Collection Highlights
Shrewsbury River, New Jersey
1859
S-229
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Azabu Jujuen Barbecue House
Title
Azabu Jujuen Barbecue House
Object name
Matchbook
Date
ca. 1960-1980
Medium
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions
2 1/8 x 1 7/8 in (5.4 x 4.8 cm)
Description
Gray cardboard matchbook with reverse striker; "BARBECUE HOUSE" arched above "AZABU/JUJUEN," all in white, on front; "FOR SAFETY STRIKE ON BACK" in white on footer; "Ringo International, Inc., NY, NY SM" in white on manumark; "(212) 575-6651" in white on saddle; Japanese characters above "13 WEST 46 St./NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036" in white on reverse.
Credit Line
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Object Number
2007.6.247
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
