Matchbook
1941
Paper and metal staple
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm)
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
2010.16.17
DescriptionWorld War II era matchbook, front flap: Greek symbol with text "HELP GREECE NOW!/ Contribute!", top: text "Send Yours Today!", back side: depicts figure in regalia and playing horn with text "730/ FIFTH AVE./ NEW/ YORK/ GREEK/ WAR RELIEF ASSOCIATION/ INCORPORATED", inside flap: text: "GREEK WAR RELIEF ASSOCIATION/ 730 FIFTH AVENUE - NEW YORK CITY/ Enclosed is my contribution of $______to help/ relieve distress adn suffering among the/ civilian population of Greece./ NAME_______________/ ADDRESS_______________/ CITY______________STATE______".MarkingsStamped on front flap "C.1941", "CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING", inner flap: "Registered with United States Dept./ of State Acceptance No. 390/ Do Not Mail Matches".
ClassificationsADVERTISING & BUSINESS EPHEMERA
