Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2016.203.1
Dimensions: 1.875 in X 2.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 4.7625 cm X 5.3975 cm
Credit Line: Gift of Peggy Dougherty Marcus
Description
Cover from a matchbox from the Windows on the World restaurant. The cover has a gold-colored print of a sun and clouds rising over a hill. "WINDOWS ON THE WORLD" is printed in white. The lower part of the cover (former back of the matchbox) includes a list of associated dining areas at the restaurant and the address of Windows on the World printed in red-colored text.
The original matchbox has been cut apart to remove the striker and inner matchbox. What remains is the flattened cover of the box.
Historical Notes
Branded matchboxes and matchbooks from the Windows on the World restaurant and other dining areas at the establishment were souvenirs often retained by guests.