Matchbook Cover, Old West Motel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950
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Artifact Overview
Motel advertisements on small give away items reminded travelers of their stay. Forgetful travelers to the Old West Motel could remember the name of the motel by looking at one side of the matchbook. And then turn it over to remember that they had "Lots of Fun! at Las Vegas."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Matchbook
Date Made
circa 1950
Subject Date
circa 1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
87.13.47.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Virginia and Peter Benio.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in (unopened)
Width: 1.5 in
Thickness: 0.125 in (at one end)
Inscriptions
Text on cover reads: OLD WEST MOTEL / 801-803 So. 5th St. / LAS VEGAS, NEV. / Lots of Fun! / At Las Vegas
On folded end of matchbook: U.S. BOOK MATCH CORP.
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