Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Assembly Restaurant
Title
Assembly Restaurant
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 x 3/8 in. (5 x 5.1 x 0.9 cm)
Description
30 stick matchbook with white exterior. Gold bands along sides. Frond cover with gold script lettering, STEAKS / BY / ASSEMBLY. Phone number in gold on saddle. Name and address of reasuatant in gold script on rear cover. White interior with gold lettering, "EAT, DRINK AND / BE MERRY FOR / TOMORROW YE DIET"
Object Number
2008.47.63
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
