Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.10.8

Description

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, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1992.10

Source or Donor

Hand, Samuel

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Universal Match Corp.

Place

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

2 in

Length

2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Perry's Fish House

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America