Matchbook

open matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2008.6.2

Description

The item is a green matchbook printed in black with the following information: "HILLTOP RESTAURANT ITALIAN FOODS BANQUET FACILITIES COCTAIL LOUNGE QUARRY HILL ROAD BARRE VT. CALL 479-9089" on the front. It also states "CLOSE COVER ** STRIKE ON BACK." The back of the matchbook has a graphic of a frying pan with a burning blob in the center, accompanied by the phrase "IF YOUR WIFE CAN'T COOK DON'T DIVORCE HER - KEEP HER FOR A PET AND EAT AT OUR PLACE."

Context

Produced to advertise Hilltop Restaurant in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2008.6

Source or Donor

Ellero, Anita

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Manfredi Adv.

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

Hilltop Restaurant

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America