Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

x.1296

Description

This is a matchbook from US Army Air Corps. The matchbook is brown cardboard with black text that reads," These matches/ are designed especially/ for damp climates/ but they will not light/ when wet or after long/ exposure (several weeks)/ to very damp air". The matches are still inside. The matchbook measures 0.5" (h) x 1.75" (w) x 2" (l).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Parts

Count

1