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- World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942 - Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook reminded Americans on the home front about their "first duty" -- contributing to the war effort abroad and purchasing war bonds.
- circa 1942
- Collections - Artifact
World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942
Patriotic themes could be found on many everyday objects during the Second World War. This matchbook reminded Americans on the home front about their "first duty" -- contributing to the war effort abroad and purchasing war bonds.
- Elias Brothers Big Boy Matchbook, 1987-1998 - The Elias Brothers became a Big Boy franchisee in 1952. By 1987 they had acquired the restaurant's franchise rights. The Elias Brothers Corporation was dissolved in 2000 and replaced with Big Boy Restaurants International which now owns and still franchises Big Boy restaurants.
- 1987-1998
- Collections - Artifact
Elias Brothers Big Boy Matchbook, 1987-1998
The Elias Brothers became a Big Boy franchisee in 1952. By 1987 they had acquired the restaurant's franchise rights. The Elias Brothers Corporation was dissolved in 2000 and replaced with Big Boy Restaurants International which now owns and still franchises Big Boy restaurants.
- Rippowam Grill Matchbook, Stamford, Connecticut, 1940-1949 - Cigarette smoking was commonplace during the mid-20th century, and free matchbooks for customers promised free advertising. According to this matchbook cover, the Rippowam Grill in Stamford, Connecticut, was located on the Boston Post Road -- an early route from Boston through Connecticut. The Grill featured both counter and booth service, as well as parking. And it was always open!
- 1940-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Rippowam Grill Matchbook, Stamford, Connecticut, 1940-1949
Cigarette smoking was commonplace during the mid-20th century, and free matchbooks for customers promised free advertising. According to this matchbook cover, the Rippowam Grill in Stamford, Connecticut, was located on the Boston Post Road -- an early route from Boston through Connecticut. The Grill featured both counter and booth service, as well as parking. And it was always open!
- Ed Debevic's Diner Matchbook, 1984-1995 -
- 1984-1995
- Collections - Artifact
Ed Debevic's Diner Matchbook, 1984-1995
- Lincoln Diner Matchbook, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 1940-1949 -
- 1940-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Lincoln Diner Matchbook, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 1940-1949
- World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942 - 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."
- circa 1942
- Collections - Artifact
World War II Era Matchbook, circa 1942
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."
- Topps Chewing Gum Matchbook, circa 1942 -
- circa 1942
- Collections - Artifact
Topps Chewing Gum Matchbook, circa 1942