Name/Title
Neptune Beach Matchbook Cover, 1920s-1930sEntry/Object ID
2023.31.1Description
Acc. No. 23.31.1
Subject Category: Beaches, Neptune Beach
Date or Period: 1920s-1930s
Object: Match book cover
Description: Purple matchbook cover of cardstock, 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', and on the back, a woman in red swimsuit diving into a light blue circle, stating 'Neptune Beach Alameda/Swim for Health and Fun'. On the back portion 'Vacation Cottages, Dancing - Amusements - Picnic Grounds - Free Parking'. Inside has some information handwritten in pen.
Size: (unfolded): L 4" x W 1 3/4"
History of Object: Advertising match book cover from Neptune Beach, apparently used to write down the name of the son of the owner. Purpose or circumstance of this information exchange unknown at this point. Object has been on display in the Neptune Beach Memorabilia case but hitherto not cataloged. Another person has written own 'N. Beach' and 'Nov. 15 1992'.
Acquired from: unknown
Catalog Date: 11/4/2023
