Ogemaw Hills Hotel Matchbook, circa 1942
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Artifact Overview
Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook has a typical hotel advertisement on one side and on the other is patriotic imagery that reminded Americans about their commitment to the war effort.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2010.98.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Yellow (Color)
Red
Blue
Ivory (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: DEFEND / AMERICA
Printed on bottom fold: MADE IN U.S.A.
Printed on top edge: WHERE/ GOOD FRIENDS / MEET
Printed on reverse: OGEMAW HILLS MOTEL / E. G. STENSRUD, MGR / PHONE 42 / WEST BRANCH, MICH / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING / MATCH CORP. OF AMERICA. CHICAGO
Printed on inside cover: KEEP YOUR / HEART CLEAN / KEEP YOUR MIND / FREE FROM WORRY / KEEP YOUR BODY / IN CONDITION / 8 INFALLIBLE RULES / KEEP OUT OF OTHER PEOPLE'S AFFAIRS / KEEP ON THE JOB / KEEP YOUR TEMPER / KEEP YOUR PROMISES / KEEP COOL
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