World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942
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Artifact Overview
Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. "V" for Victory was a common symbol reminding Americans about their ultimate wartime goal.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the Diamond Match Company, New York City, New York.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2010.98.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on reverse: V / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH
Printed on obverse: V / MADE IN U.S.A. / THE DIAMOND MATCH CO., N.Y.C.
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