Matchbook

Object/Artifact

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Historic Saranac Lake

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2024.3.48

Description

Matchbook from C. A. Sullivan Tobacco Co. Front reads, "C. A. Sullivan Tobacco Co., Saranac Lake, N. Y. See inside cover for cash award. Wholesale and retail candy, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco. Cigarette machine service in desirable locations throughout the Adirondacks." Inside reads, "Save this match cover and win a dollar. Hidden beneath these matches is a lucky letter to help you spell the word SULLIVAN'S. If you succeed in getting the complete set there's a crisp new dollar bill waiting for you at Sullivan's. No limit to the number of times you can win. Get in the game, swap the letters with your friends." White cardboard with green ink, matches have been removed.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Souvenirs, Tobacco shops

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Unfolded

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Material

Paper

Color

White, Green