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[Southern California illustrated matchbook album].
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Title:
[Southern California illustrated matchbook album]Abstract:
Album of illustrated matchbooks pertaining to various Southern California topics. Some illustrations are not relevant to topic
of advertisement. Grouped thematically -- e.g. pin-up/cheesecake women; public safety; restaurants, entertainment venues,
and other local establishments; political campaigns; health and beauty, etc.
Date:
1940 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caMatchcovers -- California, Southern -- Specimens
Advertising -- California, Southern -- Pictorial works
Note:
Title devised by cataloger.
Collecter unknown.
Originally bound in generic photograph album, leaves have been disbound and foldered. Original album covers have been retained.
Matchbook covers only; no matches are present.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Southern California illustrated matchbook collection, BANC PIC 2015.041, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Type:
graphicPrints, color.
Physical Description:
print
approximately 500 prints in 1 album, stored in box : color lithographs on matchcovers ; prints various sizes, album leaves
27 x 31 cm
Language:
English
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.