Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
1992.10.8Description
White matchbook with black lettering. On the cover the word, "Perry's" is written in black script and sits on a gray oval with stars at each end of the word, encircled by a blackedge. Over "Perry's" are the words "Fish" and 'House" with the symbal of a fish between them. Underneath the restaurant's name and still within the black oval is the location -- "Burlington, Vermont." Under the oval are the words, "fully licensed." At the bottom is a warning -- "Be safe, Close cover before striking, Keep away from chidren." On the flap holding the matches is the address -- 1980 Shelburne Road, Burlington, Vt., 05401, 802-862-1300. The manufacturer -- "Universal Match, 800-325-8165 Made in Canada" -- is listed on the bottom edge. On the top edge is the phrase, "on the 'west coast' of New England." On the back, a list of some offerings: "fresh clams, scallops, shrimp, fish, lobster." There are white-tipped matches.Context
Produced as an advertisement for Perry's Fish House in Burlington, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1992.10Source or Donor
Hand, SamuelAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Universal Match Corp.Place
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MatchbookNomenclature Sub-Class
Firemaking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Temperature Control EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Perry's Fish HouseRelated Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America