Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, image text reads horizontally, featuring sepia-toned, hand colored photographic image of structure that resembles an elephant with windows, and tower on its back, inscribed "Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." Reverse features photographic image of people strolling on paths in garden-like setting, large building with veranda, canopied windows on ground floor, mansard roof and American flags above, sign in front inscribed "Hotel Shelburne, Atlantic City, N.J." Lid hinged on long side. Striker on opposite bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
1900–10
Accession Number
1980-14-1351
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Plated metal, printed celluloid
Dimensions
3.7 x 6.7 x 1 cm (1 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. )
manufactured in
USA
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1980-14-1351