Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1991.19.4

Description

Red matchbook with the inscription, "THE COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT BARRE, VT." in gold across the front. The back is inscribed, "ITALIAN / AND / AMERICAN / DISHES Vic Guiduli / Prop." Printed on top fold is "Tel. 2160." There are red-headed matches inside, and a striking strip on the lower front flap.

Context

Produced as an advertisement for The Country House Restaurant in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1991.19

Source or Donor

Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1950

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

1/4 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

The Country House Restaurant

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America