Vintage advertising matchbook cover featuring the classic pin-up illustration titled Ship Shape.
This original mid-20th century matchbook cover was produced by Maryland Match of Baltimore, Maryland and advertises the Duck Inn Grill of Springfield, Vermont, Proprietor Vincent Merenda. The front features a colorful nautical-themed pin-up girl illustration that was widely used in American advertising during the late 1930s and 1940s.
Details:
Business: Duck Inn Grill
Location: Springfield, Vermont
Manufacturer: Maryland Match, Baltimore, MD
Pin-up artwork title: Ship Shape
Era: circa 1930s1940s
Format: Matchbook cover only
Condition:
Typical light handling wear consistent with age. Please review images closely for exact condition.
- Size:
- Standard