Pontiac V-8 Matchbook, 1955

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Artifact Overview

Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Everyday items, like this matchbook promoting Pontiac, could remind customers about the company or tell others about the brand.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Matchbook

Date Made

1955

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.129.53

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
Red
Ivory (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2 in
Width: 1.875 in
Thickness: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

Verso: All new...but its Wonderful Name / PONTIAC '55 / Phillips / Garage, Inc. / Plainfield, Conn. / Logan 4-2755 Lower edge: Feature Match Book PAT. 1839,845-6 / LION MATCH CO., INC. / NY MADE IN U.S.A. Interior: New Performance... / New Economy / Pontiac's Strato-Streak V-8 / 180 Horsepower .... with these Pontiac Firsts! [....]