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Philadelphia Souvenir from Philadelphia, Souvenir Views Match Cover series

ca. 1960–65
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Matchbooks from Philadelphia, Souvenir Views Match Cover series produced ca.1960–65 by Merchants Industries, Inc., Linden, N. J., Dayton, Ohio. Printed on saddle: Souvenir from/ The Betsy Ross House. Inside includes description of pictured landmark.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Philadelphia Souvenir from Philadelphia, Souvenir Views Match Cover series
  • Publisher: Merchants Industries Incorporated
  • Date: ca. 1960–65
  • Medium: Printed matchbook
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 4 7/16 × 1 1/2 in. (11.3 × 3.8 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: Burdick 346, U40.13.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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