Matchbook
- Object Name:
- Matchbook
- Object ID:
- 1995.029.04
- Creator:
- D.D. Bean & Sons Co.
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Jaffrey, NH
- Date:
- 1991-1994
- Description:
- Box of 50 Matchbooks, advertising Earth Day, made by D.D. Bean & Sons Company, Jaffrey, NH. Each box is cardboard, covered by a printed paper advertisement. Identical to description in 1995.029.03, except this package is opened. Each book contains 30 cardboard matches, covered by a cardboard flap, and with a striking strip on the back. Books printed blue on white, with "EARTH DAY" and copyright information. Each book is identical, except for varying conservation messages on flap interior, which starts with "ENVIRONMENTAL / 'MATCH TIPS' / FOR PERSONAL CARE".
- Material:
- Paper
Cardboard - Dimensions:
- H-1.875 L-2 D-0.375 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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