University of Georgia - Georgia Tech from Traditional College Rivals (Football) Match Cover design series (U8) issued by Diamond Match Company

Publisher The Diamond Match Company American

1934–35

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Matchbooks from Traditional College Rivals (Football) Match Cover design series (U8) issued in 1934 and 1935 by Diamond Match Company, New York. Front features drawing of posed player (one of two poses) and crossed flags with initials of rival schools. Saddle is blank. On back -- school names and a short write-up of their rivalry. Two different background colors -- tan and black.

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Title: University of Georgia - Georgia Tech from Traditional College Rivals (Football) Match Cover design series (U8) 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, U8.12
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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