Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.10.1

Description

Matchbook with large white 'V' set off by red and blue blocks in the background. Same design on the back cover. On the back in small blue letters is information about the manufacturer -- "Made in the U.S.A., The Diamond Match Co. N.Y.C." On the front cover is a warning in blue lettering -- "Close Cover Before Striking Match." There are no matches in this book.

Context

Produced to promote the U.S. war effort in Europe and the Pacific Theater.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.10

Source or Donor

Hand, Samuel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Diamond Match Division

Date made

1939 - 1945

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

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Events

Event

World War II