Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2011.68.17

Description

This matchbook is gold in color with white lettering. The advertising on the front reads "Granite Savings Bank and Trust Co. Barre Vermont." On the back of the matchbook, there is a drawing of the bank's entrance, and below it is the printed statement "Complete Banking Service." Printed on the fold at the top of the matchbook is "Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation." Along the bottom edge, the words "Universal Match Corp., Boston" are printed.

Context

Produced to advertise Granite Savings Bank in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2011.68

Source or Donor

Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella, Cella, Patricia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Universal Match Corp.

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

Overall

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Depth

1/8 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Granite Savings Bank and Trust Co.

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America