Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1991.19.5

Description

Black matchbook. The front of the matchbook is inscribed, “The / Venetian / BARRE, VT.” in silver with dark green shading. A silver printed moon sits between the text, and green choppy waves adorn the bottom with a red and white canal pole leaning diagonally to the left. The front flap tucks into the match’s striker, which has a silver colored band and staple above the crease. The back of the exterior shows an empty restaurant and bar, with a solid green band that has white print saying, “PHONE 933W.” The interior does not have any matches and has no added color, except for green lettering saying, “Reserve Our DEN.”

Context

Produced as an advertisement for The Venetian in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1991.19

Source or Donor

Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lion Match Corporation of America

Date made

1940 - 1950

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

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

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

The Venetian

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America