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Object number2015.22.1988
Manufacturer
Angelo's Advertising
Date1958
OriginEaston, PA
MediumCardboard; Ink; Striker paper; Metal
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionRectangular foldable matchbook cover. On the (when folded) front flap there is a white background with red text. On top fold line there is a red and white background with red and white text. On the (when folded) back flap there is a red text on a white background. On the inside top flap there is black text on a cardboard background and on the bottom flap there is writing in pencil. Below that there is a striker board and underneath there is a markers mark in red text.DimensionsHeight x Length x Depth: 3.75 x 1.5 x 0.125 in. (9.5 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsOn the (when folded) front flap the red text reads: "CONGRESS / WALTER / STATE SENATOR / YOSKO / GENERAL ASSEMBLY / REIBMAN / VERONA / PRENDERGAST / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING".
On the top fold line the white and red text reads: "VOTE [X in circle] / DEMOCRATIC".
On the (when folded) back flap the red text reads: "U. S. SENATOR / LEADER / GOVERNOR / LAWRENCE / LT. GOVERNOR / DAVIS / SEC. OF INT. AFFAIRS / BLATT".
On the inside top flap the black text reads: "BEST FOR PENNSYLVANIA / AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTY / INSURE YOUR / FUTURE / VOTE DEMOCRATIC".
On the inside bottom flap the pencil text reads: "1.00".
MarksThe maker's mark located on the (when folded) inside bottom edge reads: "ANGELO'S ADV. SPEC., EASTON, PA."
Related person
George M. Leader
(1918 - 2013)
Related person
David Leo Lawrence
Related person
John M. Davis
Related person
Genevieve Blatt
Related institution
Democratic Party
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