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World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942

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THF151509 / 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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