Two Eleven

Object Number: 
2007.6.300
Date: 
ca. 1960-1980
Medium: 
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions: 
1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in (3.8 x 4.8 cm)
Description: 
Yellow cardboard matchbook with reverse striker; "two eleven" printed in black on front; green stripe at bottom of footer; "CLOSE COVER STRIKER MATCH ON BACK/DIAMOND MATCH DIV SPRINGFIELD MA" in black on manumark; "bar & restaurant/franklin and west b'way/925-7202" in black on reverse; white interior printed with "salads/pasta/fresh fish/from the grill/sat.-sun. brunch/sidewalk cafe "summertime"/great sounds/open 7 days/week/noon till 211 am" in black.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group