Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.87.3

Description

A white matchbook with red and blue lettering that says, "George G. Souhan, Senator, Washington County." On the back is his photograph and his name.

Context

Produced for the campaign of George G. Souhan, a Democrat, who ran for one of the three Washington County seats in the Vermont Senate in 1970. He polled the best of the three Democrats running, but lost to the three incumbent Republicans.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.87

Source or Donor

Vermont State Archives and Records

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lion Match Corporation of America

Date made

1970

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

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

2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Souhan, George G.

Related Places

Place

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America