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Catalog Number |
B2006.10.05 |
Object Name |
Matchbook |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Souvenir matchbook for Parker-Gray School reunion, 1965. The white cardboard matchbook is printed with the blue text, "PARKER-GRAY / SCHOOL / REUNION / 1920-1965," "BAUER & ASSOC., ALEX., VA.," and "CLOSE COVER STRIKE ON THE BACK." The first inscription is repeated on the reverse of the matchbook above a strip of black striking surface. The matchbook is unused and has the 20 matches attached inside. The matches have black wooden sticks with white heads. |
Material |
cardboard, paper, metal, phosphorus(?), potassium chlorate(?) |
Place of Origin |
Alexandria, VA |
Date |
1965 |
Dimensions |
H-0.25 W-1.625 L-2 inches |
Search Terms |
Alumni & alumnae Alumni Association of Parker-Gray Commemoration Matches Parker-Gray School Reunions Souvenirs |
Subjects |
Alumni & alumnae Alumni Association of Parker-Gray Commemoration Matches Parker-Gray School Reunions Souvenirs |