Matchbook [Allenco]

Object detail

Accession number

2016.167.74

Maker

Allenco Match

Description

Matchbook: cardboard with black background. Front: “BOOKMATCH / ADVERTISING” depicting a lit match. Back: “ALLENCO / QUALITY ADVERTISING MATCHES / P.O.BOX 1955 AUCK PHONE 761-129 / A STRIKING IDEA!!!/ IMPACT / ECONOMY / FRIENDLINESS” depicting a burst of flame. Bottom: “ALLENCO MATCH AUCKLAND”. Contains matches.

Marks

ALLENCO MATCH AUCKLAND Maker's Mark
BOOKMATCH / ADVERTISING Printed
ALLENCO / QUALITY ADVERTISING MATCHES / P.O.BOX 1955 AUCK PHONE 761-129 / A STRIKING IDEA!!!/ IMPACT / ECONOMY / FRIENDLINESS Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

Allenco Match. Matchbook [Allenco], 2016.167.74. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Matchbook Furnishings Temperature Control Equipment Firemaking Equipment

Production place

Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

Subject auto tags

Cone Triangle Writing implement Art Font Office supplies Tints and shades Flame Office instrument Writing instrument accessory

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