Matchbook
Object number2018.139.18
Manufacturer
Atlas Match, LLC
Copyright holder
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Date2000
MediumPaperboard; Ink; Metal; Glass powder; Sand; Red phosphorous; Sulfur
Credit LineGift of Donald Thinnes
DescriptionBlack and blue paperboard matchbook. Front and top edge have blue and black printed business information; front text is set within an ornate frame similar to a street sign. Back has white and black printed cigarette advertisement above dark brown strike strip and white safety message. Twenty-one matches intact with white heads and black stems; partial brown match stem on viewer's right end where several matches are missing; matches are attached to cover with one metal staple. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2 x 2 x 0.313 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x 0.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has blue and white printed text "DONNY'S / PLACE / BE SAFE [star] KEEP COVER CLOSED".
Top edge has black printed text "1226 Herron Ave. / 412-682-6869".
Back has white and black printed text "CAMEL / © 2000 RJRTC / DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THESE MATCHES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS".
MarksWhite printed text along bottom edge "Atlas Match LLC 817-354-7474".
Previous owner
Donald Thinnes
Related institution
Donny's Place
(founded 1973)
On View
Not on view
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