Matchbook The Yankee Whaler and Wanderer Cocktail Lounge

Object/Artifact

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Mattapoisett Museum

Name/Title

Matchbook "The Yankee Whaler and Wanderer Cocktail Lounge"

Entry/Object ID

2024.003.3

Description

Two identical matchbooks (one with matches and one without matches) from The Yankee Whaler and Wanderer Cocktail Lounge, Route 6, Seekonk, MA, which likely date to the 1950s or 1960s. Classing midcentury art of a dancing pink whale.

Use

Used in 2024 exhibit Wanderer 100

Acquisition

Accession

2024.003

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

2024.008

Notes

One of the matchbooks was accessioned under 2024.008. It was added to this entry for convenience.

Created By

info@mattapoisettmuseum.org

Create Date

December 18, 2025

Updated By

info@mattapoisettmuseum.org

Update Date

December 18, 2025