Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2004.58.79

Description

The matchbook is made of yellow cardstock and features black lettering that reads "THE MANOR RESTAURANT HIGHGATE FALLS, VT" on the front cover. On the back cover, the matchbook states "Fine food & spirits, live entertainment, catering", and the telephone number is printed on the wide end. The narrow end of the matchbook reads "White River Paper, W. River Jct., VT SM". Upon opening the matchbook, the inside is plain white, and all of the matches have been removed. The striker is located on the back cover of the matchbook.

Context

Produced as an advertisement for The Manor Restaurant in Highgate Falls, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2004.58

Source or Donor

Rogers, Anita Joan Wood (b. 1948)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Anita and Gary Rogers

Made/Created

Manufacturer

White River Paper

Place

Village

White River Junction

Town

Hartford

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

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

Width

1-1/2 in

Depth

5/16 in

Length

3-3/4 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

The Manor Restaurant

Related Places

Place

Village

Highgate Falls

Town

Highgate

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America