Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.10.6

Description

Light-blue matchbook with black printing. On the frong is small banner with the words, "Dockside Cafe." Underneath is a description -- " A Classic New England Chowder House on Burlington's Waterfront." a warning is printed at the bottom that says, "For safety, Strike on Back." On the top in bold black is the phone number - 802-864-5266. Printed on the back: "Seafood, Steaks, Spirits, 11:30 - 10 p.m. Daily." There are black cardboard, white-tipped matches inside. On the bottom edge of the flap holding the matches is the manufacturer -- "Superior Match Co., Chicago, IL"

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Dockside Cafe in Burlington, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1992.10

Source or Donor

Hand, Samuel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Superior Match Company

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

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 Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dockside Cafe

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lake

Lake Champlain