This is used matchbook cover advertising Pal Single Edge Razor Blades. These blades could be purchased for 5 for 10˘. The matchbook was made by Ohio Match Company.
The matches have been removed. This matchbook is very old; however, I do not have an exact date on it. I am estimating it is from the 1940’s or 1950’s. ...click for details
This is a Gulf Oil Tourgide Map. The map is of the United States Interstate and Toll Roads. It also includes motor, fish & game law information and U. S. mileage chart.
The hunting and fishing license fees that are listed are very low and zip codes are used, so I believe this map is probably from the mid to late 1960’s ...click for details
This is an advertisement from May, 1948, for Revere Cine Equipment. "The time is now!" The ad features the Revere 16mm Magazine Camera, Revere Eight Projector, and Revere Eight "88" Camera.
The reverse side features advertising for several companies and products. They include: ...click for details
This is an advertisement from May, 1948, for Michigan Tourist Council. The ad invites you to visit the Water Wonderland of Michigan. "Visit this nature-blessed playground in the heart of the Great Lakes region."
The reverse side features advertising for several companies and products. They include: ...click for details
This is an advertisement from May, 1948, for The American Optical Company. The ad attempts to answer questions such as, "Are school teachers’ eyes better than yours?" and "Will glasses alone improve your eyesight?"
The reverse side features advertising for several companies and products. They include: ...click for details
This is used matchbook cover advertising Terminal Warehouse Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company business was merchandise storage, pool car service, household and office removals and freight hauling.
The matches have been removed. This matchbook is very old as you can tell from the phone numbers on the cover; however, I do n ...click for details
This is an advertisement from May, 1948, for Zenith Radio Corporation of Chicago, Illinois. The ad features the Zenith "Trans-Oceanic" Portable. "Keep in touch with Everything . . . from Anywhere." Another product featured is the Vacation Sweetheart, the "Zenette."
This is an advertisement from May, 1948, for Greyhound Bus Travel – Transportation for ALL the Nation. This is a very interesting advertisement. It lists all the major events across the country for Spring of 1948 beginning with the Kentucky Derby Day in Louisville on May 1. The purpose, of course, was to encourage travel by Greyhound!
