Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the shape of a pig in profile, legs tucked beneath, with curly tail and floppy ears. Link attached on pig's back behind lid hinge. Head and front legs form lid. Striker recessed in bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1980-14-1020
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
3.1 x 4.8 x 1 cm (1 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/8 in. )
manufactured in
USA
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1980-14-1020