Matchbook
- Object Name:
- Matchbook
- Object ID:
- 1995.029.01
- Creator:
- D.D. Bean & Sons Co.
- Place of Origin:
- Jaffrey, NH
- Date:
- 1991-1994
- Description:
- Box of 50 Matchbooks, advertising Camel cigarettes, made by D.D. Bean & Sons Company, Jaffrey, NH. Each box is cardboard, covered by a printed paper advertisement. In purple paper wrapper with camel image and "CAMEL / Genuine taste / THESE MATCHES ARE INTENDED ONLY FOR ADULTS. PLEASE KEEP THESE MATCHES FROM MINORS.". Bottom of package includes striking instructions, as well as copyright: "1994 R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO."
- Material:
- Paper
Cardboard - Dimensions:
- H-6.5 W-4 L-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- D. D. Bean & Sons Company donated these boxes of matchbooks to NHHS in response to solicitation for sample products made by NH producers.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of D. D. and Sons Company
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