Dean's Specialty Matchbook

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Dean's Specialty Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1.05.410

Description

Material: paper, metal, sandpaper, match heads. Size: 2" W. x 2 1/8" L. (folded). Description: orange cardstock - yellow edge - yellow and black graphics and printed information on front and back: "Dean's Manufacturer Jobber Distributor Specialty Supply Co. Milk Replacers Dried Molasses Waseca, Minn. (507) 835-2160 - Sioux Falls, S.D. (605) 339-1110" - narrow grit covered striking patch at lower back bottom - inside: multiple white matchheads on black cardboard stems - black graphics and printing: map of the area 5-state region - logos and names of products and "10 Trucks for prompt delivery".

Context

Waseca business: Dean's Specialty Supply Co.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

November 28, 2005

Update Date

October 1, 2025