59 Restaurant and Hotel Matchbook Covers

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Worthington, Ohio, US

Diverse collection of 59 vintage matchbook covers from a broad range of restaurants, hotels, and bars, mostly from mid-to-late 20th century America. The collection includes branded covers from national chains such as Red Lobster, Holiday Inn, Ramada, Ponderosa, and Howard Johnson's, as well as regional and local establishments like Tamarack at 1105, Lake Louie's Inn,…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

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Diverse collection of 59 vintage matchbook covers from a broad range of restaurants, hotels, and bars, mostly from mid-to-late 20th century America. The collection includes branded covers from national chains such as Red Lobster, Holiday Inn, Ramada, Ponderosa, and Howard Johnson's, as well as regional and local establishments like Tamarack at 1105, Lake Louie's Inn, and The Cellar. Some covers are designed for promotional or safety campaigns, adding to the collection's historical interest. The covers include both illustrated and text-based designs, many of which display era-specific graphics, logos, addresses, and phone numbers, offering a nostalgic glimpse into hospitality advertising.

Overall condition varies, with most booklets intact and several featuring distinctive color schemes that reflect their brand identities. See photos for Measurements if Measurements were taken.