Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1991.19.17

Description

Light blue Matchbook with green trim. The front cover is inscribed "ARNHOLM'S / SERVICE STATION / Wheel Aligning / Body & Fender / Repairing / Phone 425 / 12 Scampini Square / BARRE, VERMONT" in dark blue. Printed on fold at top are the words, "JOBBING Our Specialty" and on the back cover is an image of a young woman in a miniskirt sitting on the ground leaning on her hands. Above her are the words, "Like my Slippers?" in a dialogue box. Printed along bottom edge are the words, "Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A."

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Arnholm's Service Station in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1991.19

Source or Donor

Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Superior Match Company

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

Arnholm's Service Station

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America