Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.10.7

Description

Yellow matchbook with blue lettering that says, "Ice House Restaurant." At the bottom of the front flap is a warning -- "Be safe, Close cover before striking, Keep away from children." The manufacturer, printed on the bottom edge, is "Universal Match, 800-325-8165, Made in Canada." On the back in blue lettering -- "On the Waterfrong, 171 Battery St., Burlington, Vermont." There are white-tipped matches.

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Ice House Restaurant in Burlington, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1992.10

Source or Donor

Hand, Samuel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Universal Match Corp.

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

2 in

Length

1-3/4 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Ice House Restaurant

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America