Subject: Matchboxes

Matchbox advertising Levy Brothers "Matchless Clothiers" in Louisville, Kentucky. Contains three original matches. The box commemorates Levy Brothers, a prominent clothing supplier for Confederate troops during and after the Civil War, known for its high-quality clothing and its five-story department store at Third and Market Streets, built in 1893. The company was noted for its well-lit store, leading to the expression "lit up like Levy's" by 1908. Circa 1885.

Match safe advertising Moe Levy & Co., hatter and furnishings, merchant tailor and clothier, located at 119-123 Walker Street, near Centre Street, New York City. The front depicts a picture of the store; the back shows USA flags with a picture of Moe Levy. Circa 1885.

Match safe advertising Stagg located at 315 Market Street. The exact date is unknown, but based on the style of the match safe, it is likely from the early to mid 20th century. The object is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Match safe featuring an image of a Gibson Girl and the address 315 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The match safe is undated but likely from the early 20th century given the Gibson Girl imagery.

Celluloid-covered match safe advertising the Cigar Makers' International Union. The blue label on the box promotes a living wage and the elimination of child labor. Undated, but likely early 20th century given the context.

Match safe featuring a nude image on the front and the name "GRANT / GREENBERG" above on the back in a printed placard. The match safe is associated with New York and Brooklyn, New York. Date is approximated based on available information.

Match safe with "STANDARD VARNISHES AND JAPANS" in raised letters on the front and "ROSENBERG, D. & SONS" in raised letters on the back. Manufactured circa 1875 in New York, New York. The object is part of the 'E' Collection and is located in Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2.

Match safe featuring a stag on the front and the name "SPEIER / SIMON" printed on a plaque on the back. The match safe was found in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is estimated to date from circa the 1890s.

Enameled match safe featuring a woman on the front and the name "STRAUSS, N. & SON" on the back in celluloid. The match safe is circa 1890s and was found in Ashland, Ohio. It is a three-dimensional advertising object.

Match safe advertising Weiss's Café, located at 697 Broadway, New York, NY. The match safe is made of raised metal; the reverse side depicts a dog's head. Circa 1890s.

Matchbox label for the Harvey Match Co., located at 507 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The main cover is in Yiddish. The label also includes the phrase "Patent Applied For." The date is inferred from the collection's dating parameters as circa 1910.

Nickel-plated match safe with an American flag and celluloid inlay. The inscription reads: "Compliments of the Season Chas. Ellwanger's Cafe...Robert Mendoza, Proprietor...14 Duane Street NYC". Undated.

Nickel-plated match safe advertising 687 & 689 Broadway, Brooklyn. The object's date is unknown but the image suggests it is from around the turn of the 20th century. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4.

Nickel-plated Art Deco match safe advertising Chas. Ellwanger, purveyor of ales, wines, and cigars, located at 14 Duane Street, New York, NY. Undated.