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Matchbook

Object Name:
Matchbook
Object ID:
1995.029.02
Creator:
D.D. Bean Sons Co.
Place of Origin:
Jaffrey, NH
Date:
1991-1994
Description:
Box of 50 Matchbooks, advertising NASCAR Winston Cup Series, made by D.D. Bean Sons Company, Jaffrey, NH. Each box is cardboard, covered by a printed paper advertisement. In red paper wrapper showing checkered flag and "50 BOOK MATCHES FROM NASCAR WINSTON CUP CHAMPIONS". Bottom of package includes striking instructions, copyright "1994 R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.", and "D.D. BEAN SONS COMPANY / JAFFREY, N.H. 03452 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. 27105".
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. Sons Company
Subjects:
Flags, Matches
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