Matchbook
Object number2015.22.1589
Manufacturer
Universal Match Corporation
Date1948
Mediumpaper; ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionFlattened white and blue matchbook with white text throughout. Image of Thomas E. Dewey in lower section.DimensionsHeight x Width: 4.438 × 1.5 in. (11.3 × 3.8 cm)InscriptionsMaker's mark in top section under friction strip. I.P.E.U. label below this.
Text in top section reads "DEWEY IN '48"
Text in lower section reads "DEWEY". Below photograph reads "Close Cover Before Striking".
Marks"Universal Match Corp., New York".
"I.P.E.U" label, with "202" printed to the proper right of the label.
Related person
Thomas E. Dewey
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
Related institution
International Photo-Engravers' Union of North America
On View
Not on view
1938
The Diamond Match Company
Universal Match Corporation