Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
2011.68.19Description
This matchbook is gold in color with red lettering and graphics. The front cover displays an image of the Robert Burns monument along with the text "BARRE TRUST COMPANY BARRE, VERMONT."
On the back of the matchbook, it reads "Your Bank for both Personal and Business Needs." Along the fold at the top of the matchbook, the text "Phone GRanite 6-4107" is printed, and along the bottom edge, the words "Lion Match Co., Schenectady, N.Y." can be found.
The inside cover of the matchbook features an image of the Robert Burns monument along with the text "BARRE TRUST COMPANY YOUR FULL SERVICE BANK MEMBER F.D.I.C." The matches are wider than usual, and each one is imprinted with a different bank service or an image of the Burns monument.Context
Produced to advertise Barre Trust Company in Barre, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2011.68Source or Donor
Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella, Cella, PatriciaAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Lion Match Corporation of AmericaPlace
City
SchenectadyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MatchbookNomenclature Sub-Class
Firemaking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Temperature Control EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2 inWidth
1-1/2 inDepth
1/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Barre Trust CompanyRelated Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America