Matchbook

open matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2008.6.1

Description

On the front of the white paperboard matchbook, it reads "Mom n' Pop's Heritage Inns We Cater To Parties Phone 244-8939 BOLTON ROAD WATERBURY, VERMONT". On the back of the matchbook, there is a circle with the words "The Finest Folks in Town" inside it, and outside the circle, it reads "OUR CUSTOMERS". The raised silver lettering and graphics add to the aesthetic of the matchbook. Inside the matchbook, all the matches are unused, and in black printing, it says "Excellent Food UNSURPASSED SERVICE AN Atmosphere YOU'LL LIKE". To the left of the lettering, there is an image of a man and a woman. Along the top edge of the matchbook, it states "CAPACITY 200".

Context

Produced to advertise Mom n' Pop's Heritage Inns in Waterbury, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2008.6

Source or Donor

Ellero, Anita

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Superior Match Company

Date made

1980 - 1990

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

1-1/2 in

Depth

1/4 in

Material

Paperboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Heritage Inns

Related Places

Place

Town

Waterbury

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America