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Blue Ribbon Nite Club Matchbook Cover
Blue Ribbon Nite Club Matchbook Cover
Blue Ribbon Nite Club Matchbook Cover

Blue Ribbon Nite Club Matchbook Cover

Dateca. 1944
Mediumcardboard
Dimensions4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (11.4 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker
Object numberPC2019.26.33
DescriptionThis matchbook does not contain matches. The background is blue, and the text and illustration are white. Along the fold, in white on the blue background, it says, "DIAL 2-0027/for Reservations." Below this in blue on a white background, it says, "Blue Ribbon/NITE CLUB/Dine, Drink, Dance." In white on a blue background are the words: "Best Orchestra in the Southwest!/HIWAY 85 [star] ISLETA RD./Albuquerque, N. Mex." Along the bottom, in small print, it says, "CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING." On the reverse side, there is an illustration of three bomber planes, and one of them is taking a nosedive. Above the illustration, in white lettering, are the words, "Keep 'em Flying!" Inside a white cloud, next to the bomber taking a nosedive, it says, "Buy/WAR BONDS/AND STAMPS." Along the bottom, in small print, are the words, "UNIVERSAL MATCH CORP. ST. LOUIS."
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