Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
2004.64.2Description
This is an unused matchbook from Basin Harbor Club. On the front cover of the matchbook, there are two olive branches with a shield in the middle that reads "BHC". The outlines of the olive branches are in green. The back cover of the matchbook reads "Basin Harbor Club On Lake Champlain Vergennes, Vermont". In the upper right corner of the back cover, there is an outline of a spiral shell.
Inside the cover of the matchbook, the text is written in white on a dark green background. It reads "Basin Harbor Club On Lake Champlain P.O., Vergennes, Vermont TRinity 7-2961 For over 50 years, Vermont's most distinguished resort Accommodations for over 275 members and guests in main lodge and homestead, and 65 modern lake-side cottages All sports including private 18 hole golf course Plus active social program Famous for fine food Excellent facilities for business conferences and group meetings".Context
Produced to advertise Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, VermontAcquisition
Accession
2004.64Source or Donor
Essex Community Historical SocietyAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Essex Community Historical SocietyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MatchbookNomenclature Sub-Class
Firemaking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Temperature Control EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
ClosedHeight
1-15/16 inWidth
2 inDepth
1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Basin Harbor ClubRelated Places
Place
City
VergennesCounty
Addison CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America