Name/Title
Neptune Beach Match book with matches, 1920s-1930sEntry/Object ID
2023.32.1Description
Acc. No. 23.32.1
Subject Category: Beaches, Neptune Beach
Date or Period: 1920s-1930s
Object: Match book
Description: Folding matchbook cover of white card stock, with white and black type on blue and brown background in orange-red frame, featuring on one side an image of a woman in red swimsuit before a birds-eye view drawing of pools, buildings, and rollercoasters, stating 'Neptune Beach Alameda' and on the back, a woman in red swimsuit diving, stating 'Swim for Health and Fun', Neptune Beach Alameda' and (in black type:) 'Vacation Cottages' and (in white type:) 'Free Auto Park, Picnic Grounds, Dancing, Amusements'. Inside are 5 matches in the shape of women in red swimsuits and blue swim caps, the caps being the ignitable part of the matches. Underside has maker's text: 'Feature Match O.G.S. Pat. Off. Lion Matc[h] New York'.
Size: (front folded up): L 4" x W 1 1/2"
History of Object: Advertising match book with unused matches from Neptune Beach.
Acquired from: Chuck Millar
Donation Date: circa 2008
Catalog Date: 11/4/2023
