Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Akbar
Title
Akbar
Object name
Matchbook
Date
ca. 1960-1980
Medium
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions
overall (closed): 5.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm (2 x 2 x 1/4 in.)
Description
White cardboard matchbook printed in silver and red with embossed letters on the front of the matchcover "AIA / AKBAR"; printed in red at the bottom of the front "MUGLAI CUSINE OF INDIA"; on the reverse the address is printed in red over a raised area" 475 PARK AVENUE / NEW YORK 10022 / BET. 57th & 58th STREETS / 212-838-1717"; "UNIVERSAL MATCH NEW YORK" is printed in red on the manumark with two groups of three red dots flanking the text.
Credit Line
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Object Number
2007.6.35
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
