Matchbook
Object number2018.139.19
Manufacturer
Atlas Match, LLC
Copyright holder
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Date2001
MediumPaperboard; Ink; Metal; Glass powder; Sand; Red phosphorous; Sulfur
Credit LineGift of Donald Thinnes
DescriptionLight gray, maroon, and black paperboard matchbook. Background is light gray with black borders. Front and top edge have maroon printed business information; front text has bar name with horizontal line through each line of text with bar logo below. Back has maroon and black printed cigarette advertisement above dark brown strike strip and safety message. All thirty matches are intact with white heads and black stems; no matches are missing; matches are attached to cover with one metal staple. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2 x 2 x 0.375 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x 1 cm)InscriptionsFront has maroon and black printed text "new york / new york / BE SAFE [star] KEEP COVER CLOSED / 412-661-5600".
Top edge has black printed text "5801 Ellsworth Ave / @ Maryland Ave."
Back has maroon and black printed text "CAMEL / © 2001 RJRTC / DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THESE MATCHES OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS".
MarksBlack printed text along bottom edge "Atlas Match LLC 817-354-7474".
Previous owner
Donald Thinnes
Related institution
New York, New York
On View
Not on view
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