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Object number2015.22.1577
Manufacturer
Universal Match Corporation
Date1950
Mediumpaper; ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionFlattened paper matchbook promoting Pennsylvania candidates in the 1950 election.DimensionsHeight x Width: 4.375 × 1.5 in. (11.1 × 3.8 cm)Inscriptions"Be Sure to Vote!" / THE VICTORY TICKET / U.S. Senator / JOHN C. KUNKEL [X] / Governer / JAY COOKE [X] / Lieut. Governor / GEORGE N. WADE [X] / Sec. Int. Affairs / JOSEPH M. STACK [X] / Supreme Court / WM. I. TROUTMAN [X] / Superior Court / NOCHEM S. WINNET [X] / Take this cover with you / to the Polls on / May 16, 1950 / Republican Citizens / Victory Committee / Arthur H. James, Chrmn. / Close Cover Before Striking".
MarksMaker's mark: "Universal Match Corp., Phila., Pa."
Union label: Top is illegible due to hole from staple; bottom of label reads " LOCAL UNION" and number outside of the mark reads "24122".
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John C. Kunkel
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Jay Cooke
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George N. Wade
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Joseph M. Stack
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William I. Troutman
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Nochem S. Winnet
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Arthur H. James
Related institution
Republican Citizens Victory Committee
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1938