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Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
The Homer Fitts Company
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1930-1950
Manufacturer
Advance Match & Printing Corporation
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1991.19.2
Context
Produced as advertisement for The Homer Fitts Co., a department store in Barre, Vermont
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
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.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
The Country House Restaurant
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1950
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1991.19.4
Context
Produced as an advertisement for The Country House Restaurant in Barre, Vermont
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
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"
Acquisition
Accession
1991.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
The Venetian
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1950
Manufacturer
Lion Match Corporation of America
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1991.19.5
Context
Produced as an advertisement for The Venetian in Barre, Vermont
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
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."
Acquisition
Accession
1991.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
The Dugout
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1950
Manufacturer
Superior Match Company
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1991.19.8
Context
Produced as an advertisement for The Dugout, a restaurant in Barre, Vermont
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
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."
Acquisition
Accession
1991.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Arnholm's Service Station
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1940-1950
Manufacturer
Superior Match Company
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1991.19.17
Context
Produced as an advertisement for Arnholm's Service Station in Barre, Vermont
Matchbook
Name/Title
Matchbook
Lexicon
Description
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."
Acquisition
Accession
1991.19
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Hooker's Wayside Furniture
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Barre City
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Universal Match Corp.
Dimensions
Materials
Material
Cardboard
Entry/Object ID
1991.19.26
Context
Produced as an advertisement for Hooker's Wayside Furniture, a store in Barre, Vermont