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- Everlast "Forged Sports" Matchbox Covers, 1938-1941 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- 1938-1941
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Everlast "Forged Sports" Matchbox Covers, 1938-1941
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
- World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942 - Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook reminded Americans on the home front to "Get in the scrap" and help the war effort.
- circa 1942
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World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942
Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook reminded Americans on the home front to "Get in the scrap" and help the war effort.
- Hilton Hotels Matchbook, circa 1944 - Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook cover, distributed by Hilton Hotels around 1944, features patriotic imagery. Printing inside reads, "Let's go! U.S.A. Keep 'em flying!"
- circa 1944
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Hilton Hotels Matchbook, circa 1944
Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook cover, distributed by Hilton Hotels around 1944, features patriotic imagery. Printing inside reads, "Let's go! U.S.A. Keep 'em flying!"
- Expo '74 Souvenir Matchbook, 1974 - World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. Fairgoers could save this matchbook with the image of Washington State Pavilion as a remembrance of their visit.
- 1974
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Expo '74 Souvenir Matchbook, 1974
World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. Fairgoers could save this matchbook with the image of Washington State Pavilion as a remembrance of their visit.
- Joe's Diner Matchbook, Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 1930-1950 -
- 1930-1950
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Joe's Diner Matchbook, Egg Harbor, New Jersey, 1930-1950
- Kleenex Lipstick Tissues, 1940-1959 -
- 1940-1959
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Kleenex Lipstick Tissues, 1940-1959
- Expo '74 Souvenir Matchbook, 1974 - World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. Fairgoers could save this matchbook with the image of Washington State Pavilion as a remembrance of their visit.
- 1974
- Collections - Artifact
Expo '74 Souvenir Matchbook, 1974
World's fairs -- traditionally focused on futuristic themes -- came down to earth with Expo '74. "Preserve the Environment" was the theme. Held in Spokane, Washington, along the city's transformed riverfront, the fair attracted over five million visitors. Fairgoers could save this matchbook with the image of Washington State Pavilion as a remembrance of their visit.
- Mayo-Diamond Torch Matchbox, circa 1900 - Steam-powered vehicle owners needed reliable matches to ignite fuels that heated water in the vehicle's boiler. The Diamond Match Company proclaimed that their product "Burns 15 seconds" and was "excellent for launches, yachts, motor cars, [and] automobiles."
- circa 1900
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Mayo-Diamond Torch Matchbox, circa 1900
Steam-powered vehicle owners needed reliable matches to ignite fuels that heated water in the vehicle's boiler. The Diamond Match Company proclaimed that their product "Burns 15 seconds" and was "excellent for launches, yachts, motor cars, [and] automobiles."
- Ocean Diner Matchbook, Toms River, New Jersey, 1923-1930 - Cigarette smoking was commonplace during the mid-20th century, and free matchbooks for customers also promised free advertising. The Ocean Diner, located near several routes to and from the Jersey Shore, offered turkey dinners along with daily specials. Customers were advised to tell their friends if they liked the place but to inform the diner operator if they did not.
- 1923-1930
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Ocean Diner Matchbook, Toms River, New Jersey, 1923-1930
Cigarette smoking was commonplace during the mid-20th century, and free matchbooks for customers also promised free advertising. The Ocean Diner, located near several routes to and from the Jersey Shore, offered turkey dinners along with daily specials. Customers were advised to tell their friends if they liked the place but to inform the diner operator if they did not.
- Harry S. Truman Matchbook, circa 1950 - This matchbook belonged to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Gies served from 1941 until 1967. He oversaw the fleet of White House vehicles for five presidents -- Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
- circa 1950
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Harry S. Truman Matchbook, circa 1950
This matchbook belonged to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Gies served from 1941 until 1967. He oversaw the fleet of White House vehicles for five presidents -- Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson.