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 matchbook reminded Americans on the home front about their "first duty" -- contributing to the war effort abroad and purchasing war bonds.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Matchbook

Date Made

circa 1942

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made by the Universal Match Corporation, New York City, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2010.98.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.

Material

Cardboard

Color

Blue
Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Width: 1.5 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

Printed on obverse: A SAFE / INVESTMENT / FOR A / SAFE AMERICA / BUY / WAR / BONDS / STAMPS Printed on reverse: FOR SAFETY / BUY / WAR / BONDS - STAMPS / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING Printed on top edge: OWN A SHARE IN AMERICA Printed on lower edge: UNIVERSAL MATCH CORP., NEW YORK
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