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Matchbook advertising Gentiles only US business

Object | Accession Number: 2011.427.12.2

Matchbook issued for use on the east coast of the United States between 1930-1960. It is printed with an advertisement that declares that the establishment is for Gentiles only.

Language
English
Classification
Personal Equipment and Supplies
Category
Smoking paraphernalia
Object Type
Matchbooks (aat)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection

About This Object

Physical Description
Matchbook; cardboard rectangle; unfolded; front (outside of cover) is blue with an illustration of a small cabin surrounded by trees; "SMALLWOOD / MOUNTAIN LAKES / VACATION PARADISE / NEW YORK" above and below house; spine has "1600 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL" in white; back cover has an illustration of water through trees; 'MOUNTAIN LAKES / COUNTRY CLUB / LAKE HILL LODGE / HIGH VIEW LODGE" in yellow above illustration and "SELECTED CLIENTELE" below; black strip for strking matches at bottom; back (inside of cover) is white with black print with information about the community.
Dimensions
overall: Height: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
Materials
overall : paper, ink

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The matchbook was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
No restrictions on use

 
Record last modified: 2022-07-28 18:26:45
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