Adobe Grill Matchbook
Dateca. 1960
Mediumcardboard
Dimensions1 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (4.8 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dennis and Yvonne A. Gardner
Object numberPC2005.14.2.2
DescriptionThis matchbook promotes the Adobe Grill in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which originally opened in 1944. The whole booklet is a bright pink color. The front face of the booklet has an outlined image of a house with a courtyard and a crescent moon looming above. The word "ADOBE" runs vertically along the left side of the image, the word "GRILL" runs along the right side. Under the image there is text that reads "Parties * Catering" in little black letters. On the fold of the booklet there is some small text that reads "SPALDING COS." On the back of the booklet there is text that reads "Fine Affordable-Dining.../Steaks/Seafood/Pizza/Full Bar/Southwest Food." The strike strip is located right underneath the text. There is visible wear on the strip from match strikes. On View
Not on view
ca. 1944