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Inventory photograph, 2018.8.43, Gift of Lynn Ferrari, Connecticut Historical Society
Matchbook: Boccaccio’s, Hartford
Inventory photograph, 2018.8.43, Gift of Lynn Ferrari, Connecticut Historical Society

Matchbook: Boccaccio’s, Hartford

Mediumpaperboard, safety matches
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (closed): 2 × 1/4 × 3/4in. (5.1 × 0.6 × 1.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Lynn Ferrari
DescriptionMatchbook advertising Boccaccio’s, Hartford. White paperboard matchcover enclosing ten matches. The front of the matchcover features an embossed image of a rose. The back cover reads “Boccaccio’s” in red. The interior of the matchcover is printed with the phone number and other information on the restaurant in red.
Object number2018.8.43
MarkingsBottom: "UNIVERSAL MATCH / BOSTON"InscribedFront cover: "BE SAFE CLOSE COVER / BEFORE STRIKING"
Back cover: "Boccaccio's"
Bottom: "UNIVERSAL MATCH / BOSTON"
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