Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the form of a seated monkey, with arms folded at his front and right thumb touching his mouth, features and fur highlighted by brass and reddish-brown patinated finish, glass eyes. Head, which serves as lid, hinged on back. Link attached on his upper right arm. Striker in recessed groove on bottom, beneath his feet. Box may sit upright on table.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1980-14-876
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Patinated brass, glass
Dimensions
5.5 x 4.7 x 3 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/16 in. )
manufactured in
Europe
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1980-14-876