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 has a typical advertisement on one side. The other reminded Americans on the home front about their commitment to the war effort abroad, encouraging them to buy war bonds.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
circa 1942
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the Ohio Match Company, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.98.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 1.9375 in
Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: BUY / UNITED / STATES / SAVINGS / BONDS / AND STAMPS / THE OHIO MATCH CO., WADSWORTH, OHIO / MADE IN U.S.A.
Printed on reverse: OHIO / BLUE TIP / MATCHES / FOR YOUR PROTECTION / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING
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