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Matchbook

Green matchbook with the black inscription, "THE HOMER FITTS CO. BARRE VERMONT", on the front flap and, "Dry Goods Ladies' Apparel Accessories" on the back and on the inside flap. There are red-headed matches inside, and a striking strip on the lower front flap.

1991.19.2

Produced as advertisement for The Homer Fitts Co., a department store in Barre, Vermont

Matchbook

Red matchbook with the gold inscription, "THE COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT BARRE, VT." On the back are the words, "ITALIAN AND AMERICAN DISHES Vic Guiduli Prop." Printed on top fold: "Tel. 2160" Matchbook manufacturer printed along bottom edge is illegible. There are red-headed matches inside, and a striking strip on the lower front flap.

1991.19.4

Produced as an advertisement for The Country House Restaurant in Barre, Vermont

Matchbook

Matchbook, black with green and silver printing. On cover, "The Venetian/ Barre, VT." On back, an image of restaurant interior. On fold at top, PHONE 933W" and along bottom edge, "Lion Match Co., U.S.A." Inside cover, in green lettering, "Reserve Our Den"

1991.19.5

Produced as an advertisement for The Venetian in Barre, Vermont

Matchbook

Matchbook, black with gold lettering. Printed on front cover, "THE DUGOUT/ Tel. 786/ Route 302/ Barre, Vermont/ Frank Malnati" Printed along bottom edge, "Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A."

1991.19.8

Produced as an advertisement for The Dugout, a restaurant in Barre, Vermont

Matchbook

Matchbook, blue with green trim. On front cover, "ARNHOLM'S/ SERVICE STATION/ Wheel Aligning/ Body & Fender/ Repairing/ Phone 425/ 12 Scampini Square/ Barre, Vermont" Printed on fold at top, "JOBBING Our Specialty" and on the back cover, an image of a young woman and in a dialogue box above, "Like my Slippers?" Printed along bottom edge, "Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A."

1991.19.17

Produced as an advertisement for Arnholm's Service Station in Barre, Vermont

Matchbook

Matchbook, gold and green. On front cover, "Hooker's Wayside Furn./ Barre-Montpelier Highway/ Barre, VT./ Authorized Kroehler Dealer" On back cover is photo of a green couch and "Styled by Kroehler" Printed along bottom edge, "Universal Match Corp., Chicago."

1991.19.26

Produced as an advertisement for Hooker's Wayside Furniture, a store in Barre, Vermont