John Burroughs Campaign Matchbook
Manufacturer / Maker
Superior Match Company
Dateca. 1959
Mediumcardboard
Dimensions2 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 1 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of David H. Kelsey
Object numberPC2006.13.205
DescriptionThis is a campaign matchbook to elected John Burroughs (Democrat) for New Mexico governor in 1959. Burroughs served as governor for one term from 1959-1961. This matchbook has a white background with text on the front, alternating between white and blue. The text reads, "Your/vote/will be appreciated." Underneath the text, there is a text box, which reads "DEMOCRATIC," with a selector bubble next to it, imitating the election ballot. The back face of the booklet also sports a white background. Four lines of text cover the back, alternating between blue and red. The text reads "JOHN/BURROUGHS/FOR/GOVERNOR/DEMOCRAT." The manufacturing information is found on the fold of the booklet, which is "SUPERIOR MATCH CO. CHICAGO, U.S.A." The stike strip is found right above the manufacturing information. On View
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unidentified
August 1960
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