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 commitment to the war effort abroad. It encouraged them to buy war bonds--"a safe investment for a safe America."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the Universal Match Corporation, Los Angeles, California.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.98.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Red
Blue
Dimensions
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 2 in
Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: OUR / FIRST / DUTY / BUY / MORE / WAR / BONDS * STAMPS
Printed on reverse: WE MUST WIN! BUY / MORE / WAR / BONDS * STAMPS
Printed on lower edge: UNIVERSAL MATCH CORPORATION / LOS ANGELES, CAL.
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