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Object number2015.22.1625
Date1950
OriginChicago, Illinois
MediumPaper; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionFlattened white matchbook with blue text.DimensionsHeight x Width: 4.5 × 1.563 in. (11.4 × 4 cm)
InscriptionsFront, top section: "VOTE / STRAIGHT / DEMOCRAT / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH".

Front, bottom section: "VOTE FOR / FRANCIS J. MYERS / U.S. SENATOR / RICHARDSON DILWORTH / GOVERNOR / MICHAEL EAGAN [sic] / SUPREME COURT JUDGE / MICHALA [sic] MUSMANNO / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR / ROY CARISON / SUPREME COURT JUDGE / FRANK RUTH / INTERNAL AFFAIRS".

Reverse, top section: "YOUR / VOTE / APPRECIATE / DEMOCRATIC". "DEMOCRATIC" has an "X" printed before it, as if it is on a ballot.
MarksAbove friction strip: "SUPERIOR MATCH CO., CHICAGO, U.S.A.".

Union label read "ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES [ UNION / LABEL ] COUNCIL / CHICAGO".
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