DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Matchstick box
NameBox
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date1970s- 2000
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumWood (matchsticks, others), mirror, glass, fabric
Dimensions5 11/16 × 10 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (14.5 × 26 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Patricia M. Newman Trust in honor of Madeline Patricia Hodgson, A.2016.7.1ab
Object numberA.2016.7.1ab
DescriptionRectangular box made of matchsticks. Small handles on the sides, small feet underneath. On the lid is carved wood spelling "Madie" with inlaid wood cross and hearts. The inside has a mirror, removable tray and is lined with pink fabric.
Richard Gabriel
Henry Earlich
Late 19th-early 20th century
