matchbook

Trader Vic's
c. 1945-1954

This matchbook as a slightly glossy exterior printed mostly in yellow, blue and green. The front reads: "Trader Vic's" Tropical Drinks (the last three words are printed in red)....

Hollywood Canteen
1942-1945

This gray cardboard matchbook is printed in red, white and blue. On the front, printed in blue across a red and white striped banner is "HC" (standing for Hollywood Canteen). In white...

Zombie Village
c. 1945-1952

The outside of this matchbook is design with a horizontal format, so the words "Zombie Village" and the beach scene of "tropical type" buildings and the palm trees run from...

Forbidden City
c. 1942-1950

This white matchbook is printed in black. On the front is a photo image of a Chinese American man "Darn Clever These Chinese." On the top: "363 Sutter Street, San Francisco....

Earl Carroll Theatre Restaurant
The Palomar
c. 1938-1942

The outside of this matchbook features two light blues as background. On the front: "The Palomar Cocktail Lounge, Dance to the music of nationally known orchestras, Vermont Ave. at 3rd...

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