Jack Beynon, University of Illinois, from the Football Players Match Cover design series (U6) issued by Diamond Match Company
Matchbooks from the Football Players Match Cover design series (U6) issued in 1934-35 by Diamond Match Company, New York. Includes both collegiate and professional players. Front features posed player, saddle includes name and team of player -- printed over a beige football. On back is a short write-up with player's name. Four different background colors.
Artwork Details
- Title: Jack Beynon, University of Illinois, from the Football Players Match Cover design series (U6) issued by Diamond Match Company
- Publisher: The Diamond Match Company (American, founded 1881)
- Date: 1934–35
- Medium: Printed matchbook
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 7/16 × 1 9/16 in. (11.3 × 4 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 346, U6.3
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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