Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
2011.68.21Description
This matchbook is white and has gold lettering and graphics. In the center of the cover, it reads "JOHN ARIOLI INC. Barre, Vermont" with a gold decoration on each side. On the back of the matchbook, there is a graphic of a knight in armor, and below it reads "Kuppenheimer Clothes." Printed on the fold at the top of the matchbook is "An Investment in Good Appearance," and along the bottom edge, the text "Universal Match Corp. Chicago" can be seen.
The inside cover of the matchbook features a drawing of a man pointing out the parts of his well-fitting suit, and above the sketch, it reads "a Kuppenheimer fits better!"Context
Produced to advertise John Arioli, Inc., of Barre, Vermont, as a distributor of Kuppenheimer Clothes.Acquisition
Accession
2011.68Source or Donor
Best, Clarice Bianchi Cella, Cella, PatriciaAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Universal Match Corp.Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
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
2 inDepth
1/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Arioli, Inc.Related Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America