Matchbook
Object number2015.107.12
Manufacturer
Maryland Match
Date1955
OriginBaltimore, MD
MediumPaper/Metal/Ink
Credit LineIn memory of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionWestinghouse Annual Air Arm Dance matchbook. Paperboard cover is yellow with blue text and decoration. On the front is text advertising Annual Air Arm Dance; below this is a strip of rough material for striking the matches against. On the back Westinghouse logo and name around the perimeter. Ten (10) matches with blue heads intact inside.Dimensions2.063 x 1.5 x 0.313 in. (5.2 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm)InscriptionsPaperboard cover has blue text and decoration.
On the front is text "Annual / Air Arm / Dance / OCT. 15, 1955 / FEATURING / VINCENT LOPEZ / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING".
On top edge is text "WHERE YOU MEET YOUR FRIENDS".
On the back is a circle with "W" at center and "WESTINGHOUSE" around the perimeter.
MarksAlong bottom edge is text "Maryland Match, Balto., Md., U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Westinghouse-related material collected by Ed Reis.
Previous owner
Edward J. Reis
Related person
Vincent Lopez
Related institution
Westinghouse
Subjects
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Superior Match Company
Maryland Match
Universal Match Corporation
Universal Match Corporation
Lion Match Company, Inc.
The Diamond Match Company
