Vintage Advertising Matchbook Cover
This vintage mid-20th century matchbook cover features a classic pin-up illustration titled Ship Shape, produced by Maryland Match of Baltimore, Maryland. The artwork depicts a nautical-themed pin-up posed against a maritime background, a popular style used on American advertising matchbooks of the era.
The matchbook advertises Cochranes Brake Service, located at Bergen and Kearney Avenues in Jersey City, New Jersey. Services listed include brakes, motors, and ignition. The telephone exchange DE 3-9128 is shown on the cover.
Business advertised:
Cochranes Brake Service
Bergen and Kearney Avenues
Jersey City, New Jersey
Matchbook details:
- Manufacturer: Maryland Match, Baltimore, Maryland
- Era: Mid-20th century
- Artwork: Pin-up illustration titled Ship Shape
- Theme: Automotive service advertising, pin-up art
- Format: Standard advertising matchbook cover
This piece is ideal for collectors of vintage matchbooks, pin-up artwork, New Jersey ephemera, automotive advertising, or mid-century American graphic design.
- Size:
- Standard
