Matchbook
Object number2015.22.1588
Manufacturer
Lion Match Company, Inc.
Date1938
Mediumpaper; ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionFlattened yellow matchbook with navy blue text throughout. Blue text on reverse side.DimensionsHeight x Width: 4.563 × 2 in. (11.6 × 5.1 cm)InscriptionsMaker's mark under friction strip.
Top (upside-down) section reads "THE INDEPENDENT / REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE / OF PENNSYLVANIA / CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN / George F. McCann Hugh Roberts, Esq. / LEGAL COUNSEL SEC'Y TREASURER / Herbert J. Bass, Esq. Laura M. Hoelzle / SUITE 1537-38 / 12 SO. 12TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. / PHONE MARKET 3524 / SUPPORTING / FOR GOVERNOR / Honorable ARTHUR H. JAMES".
Bottom section reads "A FEARLESS JUDGE... / A PEERLESS EXECUTIVE / JAMES / FOR GOVERNOR / JOBS FOR ALL / PAY DAY PLENTY / TAXES SMALL / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING".
Back: "...FOR GOVERNOR.. / STRIKE THESE MATCHES / WATCH THESE FLAMES / FIRE TO VICTORY / ARTHUR H. JAMES / Vote Tuesday, May 17th" Below this is a union label. Printed upside-down in the bottom section reads "2521".
MarksUnder friction strip: "21 'FEATURE' MATCH B [HOLE] PAT. 1733-1839845-6 / LION -MATCH - NEW - YORK"
Related person
Arthur H. James
Related person
George F. McCann
Related person
Hugh Roberts Esq.
Related person
Herbert J. Bass
Related person
Laura M. Hoelzle
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1938
The Diamond Match Company
Lion Match Company, Inc.
Lion Match Company, Inc.