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 to "Get in the scrap" and help the war effort.
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
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.98.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Width: 1.5 in
Length: 2.125 in
Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: SAVE! / WASTE PAPER / AND HELP / WIN THE WAR / BUY! / UNITED STATES / SAVINGS DEFENSE BONDS / AND STAMPS / MADE IN U.S.A. / THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C.
Printed on reverse: GET IN THE / SCRAP / SAVE / WASTE PAPER / AND OLD RAGS / CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH
Printed on upper fold: KEEP 'EM FLYING
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