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. This red, white and blue matchbook reminded Americans on the home front to "Buy War Bonds" and help the war effort.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the Jersey Match Company, New York City, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.98.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 2 in
Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: KEEP 'EM FLYING!
Printed on reverse: INVEST IN THE U.S.A. / BUY/ WAR / BONDS / SAFETY FIRST--CLOSE COVER
Printed on lower edge: MADE IN U.S.A. / JERSEY MATCH CO., NEW YORK, N.Y.
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