Original vintage advertising matchbook cover promoting Elite Service Station, operated by J. L. Bennett, located at 1600 Fifth Avenue South in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The cover features classic mid-century pin-up artwork titled Showing Form, depicting a stylish female figure posed with a golf club against a bright yellow background.
The matchbook advertises Shell Gas and Oil and lists a wide range of services including lubrication, washing, repairing, body and fender work, auto painting, tires, batteries, accessories, cigars, cigarettes, soda, and candy.
Manufactured by Maryland Match Company of Baltimore, Maryland.
Details:
- Authentic vintage matchbook cover
- Elite Service Station advertising
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Pin-up artwork titled Showing Form
- Shell Gas and Oil branding
- Fully printed interior service list
- Manufactured by Maryland Match Company
- Mid-20th century American advertising ephemera
Matches are not present. Condition shows normal handling wear consistent with age.
- Size:
- Standard
