Matchbook
Object number2016.154.6
Manufacturer
The Diamond Match Company
OriginNY
MediumPaper; Ink; Metal
Credit LineGift of Tina Calabro
DescriptionThick paper matchbook with black exterior background and green text and decoration. One side has smaller keystone logo with hotel name above and location below; at bottom is brown friction strip with matchbook use information above. One side has larger keystone symbol with black building at center; below keystone is name of hotel. Along top fold is text about hotel rates. Maker information along bottom fold. Interior is brown paperboard and all matches have been removed. Metal staple through bottom.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Closed): 2.188 × 1.563 × 0.125 in. (5.6 × 4 × 0.3 cm)Height x Width x Depth (Open): 3.875 × 1.563 × 0.188 in. (9.8 × 4 × 0.5 cm)
InscriptionsOne side has green printed text above keystone logo "HOTEL / KEYSTONE" and green text below "PITTSBURGH, PA. / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH".
One side has green text along bottom "HOTEL KEYSTONE".
Along top fold is green text "Single Rates $3.00 to $7.00".
MarksGreen text along bottom fold "Made in U.S.A. / THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y. ..[illegible]".
Historical NotesThis matchbook is from the Hotel Keystone.
Related institution
Hotel Keystone
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The Diamond Match Company
The Diamond Match Company
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