Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2008.22.21

Description

Black and silver match book for the Hi Hat Restaurant and Lounge. The front has the image of a large chandelier. The backside has the name and information about the location of the restaurant - 188 Main St., Burlington - and a declaration that it is "The Ultimate in Fine Dining." Inside, each match has a short message such as about special rooms at the eatery. The inside of the cover promotes the "Sir-Loin Room, featuring roast heavy prime steer ribs of beef, char-broiled steads, lobsters and other Sir Loin Room specialties.

Context

Produced to advertise The Hi Hat Restaurant & Lounge in Burlington, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

2008.22

Source or Donor

Carlisle, L. Diana, Carlisle, Penelope

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Lion Match Corporation of America

Time Period

20th Century

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

The Hi Hat Restaurant & Lounge

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America