Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
1991.19.2Description
Small green matchbook. The matchbook is inscribed, "THE HOMER FITTS CO. / BARRE / VERMONT"in black on the front flap and "Dry Goods / Ladies' Apparel / Accessories" on the back and on the inside flap. There are red-headed matches inside, and a striking strip on the lower front flap.Context
Produced as advertisement for The Homer Fitts Co., a department store in Barre, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1991.19Source or Donor
Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)Acquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Manufacturer
Advance Match & Printing CorporationDate made
1930 - 1950Place
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
1-1/2 inDepth
1/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
The Homer Fitts CompanyRelated Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America