Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2011.68.18

Description

The matchbook is cream-colored, and it has brown lettering on it. The front of the matchbook reads "SHARON DINER Chick & Mike's Spotty RTE. #14 SHARON, VT." On the back of the matchbook, there is a photo of a Dalmatian, and below the photo is the name "SPOTTY." Printed on the fold at the top of the matchbook is "DIAL 763-2158 SHARON, VT." The matchbook's bottom edge has the words "CHGO. MATCH LIBERTYVILLE, ILL." printed on it. The match tips are pink in color.

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Sharon Diner, a restaurant in Sharon, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2011.68

Source or Donor

Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella, Cella, Patricia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Chicago Match

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North 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

Overall

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Depth

1/8 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Sharon Diner

Related Places

Place

Town

Sharon

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America