Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular, in the shape of a book, featuring incised decoration of bust of poet Robert Burns in oval reserve, inscribed "Burns" with leaf motifs at 4 corners, reverse features incised decoration of mountain, lake and boat scene with acorn motifs on upper corners, and thistle motifs below, left long side resembles book spine, right long side inscribed "J. Smith." Flat lid features abstract incised decoration, hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
ca. 1900
Accession Number
1978-146-268
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
5.7 x 4 x 1.2 cm (2 1/4 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in. )
manufactured in
probably England or Scotland
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1978-146-268