Vintage advertising matchbook cover produced by Maryland Match, Baltimore, Maryland.
This matchbook features a colorful mid-century pin-up illustration titled Ship Shape, depicting a sailor-themed pin-up figure in a playful nautical pose. The artwork is a well-known pin-up design commonly found on matchbooks of the era.
The reverse advertises Clara and Al Tavern, offering beer, wines, liquors, and home-cooked meals including seafood. The business was located at 46 E. West Street, Baltimore, Maryland, with Reisinger listed as proprietor. The matchbook includes period phone exchange information and notes that the tavern was open Sundays.
Details:
- Manufacturer: Maryland Match, Baltimore, MD
- Advertising business: Clara and Al Tavern, Baltimore, Maryland
- Pin-up illustration: Ship Shape
- Era: Mid-20th century
- Format: Folded matchbook cover
Original vintage piece. A solid example of mid-century pin-up matchbook advertising with strong regional Baltimore appeal.
- Size:
- Standard
