Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
1991.19.3Description
Red and black matchbook printed with the black inscription, "We Specialize In/ SEA FOOD/ Montpelier, VT./ Tel. 1940" with sketch of lobster in center. Printed on back, "Call Again" with sketch of a young woman using phone. Printed on top fold, "LOBSTER POT" and along bottom edge, "Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A." On inside cover, in a food-themed border, "Two good places to Eat/ Here and/ at Home/ You are cordially invited to try us/ and be convinced". There are red-headed matches inside, and a striking strip on the lower front flap.Context
Produced as an advertisement for the Lobster Pot Restaurant in Montpelier, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1991.19Source or Donor
Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)Acquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Manufacturer
Superior Match CompanyDate made
1940 - 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
1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Lobster Pot RestaurantRelated Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America