Pair of Brass Matchboxes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Rocco A. DiCorleto
(American, 1894 - 1936)
MetalworkerMade by
Unknown
Date1918-1919
MediumBrass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of each matchbox): 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4in. (3.5 x 3.8 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Theresa A. DiCorleto, Anthony DiCorleto, and Maria Hutnick in memory of Rocco A. DiCorleto
DescriptionBoth matchboxes are made of brass.
(a) Matchbox has a helmet on the front, with a crest that reads "[illegible, probably 'GOTT SEI'] MIT UNS", "God be with us" in German. The side of the box is decorated with a four-leaf clover and a ribbon that reads "SOUVENIR DE FRANCE".
(b) Matchbox is decorated on the front with a crest with three fleur de lis, topped by a crown. Below the crest is a ribbon that reads "SIR DE FRANCE".
(a) Matchbox has a helmet on the front, with a crest that reads "[illegible, probably 'GOTT SEI'] MIT UNS", "God be with us" in German. The side of the box is decorated with a four-leaf clover and a ribbon that reads "SOUVENIR DE FRANCE".
(b) Matchbox is decorated on the front with a crest with three fleur de lis, topped by a crown. Below the crest is a ribbon that reads "SIR DE FRANCE".
Object number2002.142.3.1-.2
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Richard Welling
