Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.10.28

Description

Pale yellow colored matchbook with the Best Western logo in the center, which consists of a black rectangle, red and yellow crown, the words "Best Western" printed in black inside a yellow rectangle, and the words "Worldwide Lodging" printed in white at the bottom. On the small flap that secures the black matches with white tips is a phone number printed in black. At the top of the cover is the address -- 220 Northside Dr., Bennington, Vt. On the back, " Best Western New Englander Motor Inn and Restaurant, 802-442-6311. Inside the cover is a black and white version of the logo and a message about the number to call for reservations.

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Best Western in Bennington, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1992.10

Source or Donor

Hand, Samuel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lion Match Corporation of 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

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Best Western

Related Places

Place

City

Bennington

County

Bennington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America