Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the shape of an old shoe, with leather collapsed and folded, featuring a sole and heel with red glass beads along perimeter to simulate raised nail heads, parts of sole and heal also appear worn away. Sole flips open to reveal match compartment. Striker set inside shoe, beneath laces on reverse side.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1982-23-1183
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Silver, glass
Dimensions
3.3 x 6.7 x 1.9 cm (1 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in. )
probably made in
USA
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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_1982-23-1183