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Holiday Inn Matchbook
Holiday Inn Matchbook
Holiday Inn Matchbook

Holiday Inn Matchbook

Dateca. 1980
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 numberPC2005.14.2.6
DescriptionThis matchbook promotes the Holiday Inn of America. The booklet is all black, with a picture of an extravagant neon sign promoting the Holiday Inn. There is text on the sign that reads, "Holiday Inn of America/THE NATIONS INNKEEPER." Next to the neon sign image, there is a small image of a cartoon man, who has his arm out in welcoming the viewer towards the sign. The manufacturer information is found at the fold of the booklet, which reads "Universal Match Corp. St. Louis." The back of the booklet is also black. There is a lot of text on the back, which promotes a new computerized way to reserve a room. The text sits within a small green border.
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