Matchbook
Object number2015.22.1584
Manufacturer
Merchants Industries, Inc.
Date1938
Mediumcardboard; ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionFlattened paper matchbook promoting Arthur H. James for Pennsylvania Governor in 1938. Front features blue background with gold-tone text, with friction strip width-wise across top section. Union label printed in lower center section.DimensionsHeight x Width: 4.563 × 1.5 in. (11.6 × 3.8 cm)InscriptionsTop section/upside down text reads "PEOPLE'S CHOICE / ELECT / ARTHUR H. / JAMES / FOR / GOVERNOR / OF PENNSYLVANIA ".
Text in lower section reads "HONEST / EFFICIENT WORTHY / Compliments / of / WILLIAM SERAS / PLYMOUTH, PA.".
MarksText printed below friction strip reads "MERCHANTS INDUSTRIES, INC. / BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO.".
Union label in lower section is illegible.
Previous owner
William Seras
Related person
Arthur H. James
On View
Not on view
1938
The Diamond Match Company
Liberty Electric Corporation