Matchbook advertising Gentiles only US business
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
Archival History
The matchbook was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection
Scope and Content
Matchbook issued for use on the east coast of the United States between 1930-1960. It is printed with an advertisement that declares that the establishment is for Gentiles only.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Matchbook; cardboard rectangle; unfolded; front (outside of cover) is blue with an illustration of a small cabin surrounded by trees; "SMALLWOOD / MOUNTAIN LAKES / VACATION PARADISE / NEW YORK" above and below house; spine has "1600 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL" in white; back cover has an illustration of water through trees; 'MOUNTAIN LAKES / COUNTRY CLUB / LAKE HILL LODGE / HIGH VIEW LODGE" in yellow above illustration and "SELECTED CLIENTELE" below; black strip for strking matches at bottom; back (inside of cover) is white with black print with information about the community.
Genre
- Personal Equipment and Supplies
- Object