Trade Winds Motor Hotel Matchbook

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by Universal Match El Paso

Dateca. 1950

Mediumink on card

Dimensions4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (11.4 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker

Object numberPC2023.10.92

DescriptionWhite background with gold lettering and gold and blue designs. The lower section contains the manufacturer information and "Trade Winds Motor Hotel" in blue over a gold backing. Below this is a slogan in blue and a phone number to call. The top part contains the same company title flipped with an extended blue-edged gold triangle. Above this is the address on Central Ave. of the motel in blue and safety information in gold. The reverse contains a white and red background with the triangular design drawn in white with a base including shrubbery and a tree. The text next to this is a slogan and amenities with a text below with the phone number and location information and a "AAA" logo.

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