Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1991.19.7

Description

Matchbook, pink and multi-colored, with black lettering and graphics. On cover, "VICTORY/ RESTAURANT/ William Sykas, Prop./ Main St./ Montpelier, Vt." On back side, an nightclub scene drawing, and below, "DINE and DANCE" Printed along top fold: "Where Everybody/ Has A / Good Time" and inside cover, a drawing of a lobster and "SEA FOOD / OUR SPECIALTY" Along bottom edge, "Match Corp. of America, Chicago/ Made in U.S.A."

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Victory Restaurant in Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1991.19

Source or Donor

Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Manufacturer

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

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

Victory Restaurant

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America