Matchbook
Object number2017.127.51
Manufacturer
Lion Match Company, Inc.
Distributor
Dimling's Candy
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumCardboard; Sulfur; Powdered glass; Ink
Credit LineGift of Ralston W. and Dr. Katherine R. Thomas
DescriptionWhite cardboard matchbook with 30 sulfur matches inside. There is text on the front, back, both ends, and the inside of the matchbook.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2 × 2 × 0.375 in. (5.1 × 5.1 × 1 cm)InscriptionsText on the front of the matchbook states "Dimling's / makes the best candy / ....fresh daily / STRIKE ON BACK COVER".
Text on the inside of the matchbook states "YES, / IT CAN BE MAILED...YOU HAVE OUR / ASSURANCE THAT CANDY WILL ARRIVE / ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD IN GOOD / CONDITION. / SEE YELLOW CLASSIFIED TELEPHONE / DIRECTORY FOR SHOP NEAREST YOU".
Text on the back of the matchbook on the sign states "Pittsburgh's favorite / candy since 1875".
Text on the back on the hat states "Dimling's".
Text on the back in the bottom left states ""CANDY ANDY"".
Text on the back in the bottom right states "CHARGE ACCOUNTS / INVITED".
MarksBlack text on the top end of the matchbook states "EXECUTIVE OFFICES / Phone Orders and Plant / EXpress 1-4510".
Black text on the bottom end of the matchbook states "LION MATCH CO., INC, PITTSBURGH, PA."
Related person
Katherine Rupert
Related person
Charles Rupert
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Dimling's Candy
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