[Matchbook] International Petroleum Exposition 1953, 20-strike, Green Black

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

[Matchbook] International Petroleum Exposition 1953, 20-strike, Green Black - Back: View of back cover
[Matchbook] International Petroleum Exposition 1953, 20-strike, Green Black - Back

View of back cover

Name/Title

[Matchbook] International Petroleum Exposition 1953, 20-strike, Green Black

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.15

Tags

Matchbook, Paper Ephemera, Oil Industry Events, International Petroleum Exposition, Paper, Matches, Green, 1950s, Tulsa, Drilling, Pipeline, National Tank Co., Oil Field

Description

Matchbook bearing branding for the 1953 International Petroleum Exposition, Tulsa. Contained 20 matches. Front Cover: Turquoise and black base, with square white radial burst. Black text: "From "THE WELL HEAD TO THE PIPE LINE" NATIONAL TANK CO.". Back Cover: Turquoise and black base, with white radial burst behind logo for the International Petroleum Exposition, 1953. Text below (white): "EXPLORATION - DRILLING - PRODUCTION - PIPE LINE - REFINING - SCIENTIFIC". Saddle: Turquoise with white text: "See Out Exhibit" Interior: List if highlights for the IOE 1953. Manufacturer: Match Corp. of America, Chicago. Matches: Unknown Matches left: 0

Collection

'Pocket Day-Timer' Matchbook Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle P. Lane

Category

Matchbook
Paper Ephemera

Acquisition

Accession

2023.2

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Match Corp. of America

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Chicago, Illinois

Country

United States of America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions when closed

Height

51 mm

Width

40 mm

Depth

7 mm

Material

Cardboard, Match Head Chemicals

Color

Turquoise, Black, White, Green

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Abrasion, Wear, Creasing

Date Examined

Feb 3, 2023

Examined By

Danielle P. Lane

Surface

Wear from handling.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

February 2, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 6, 2023