Vintage advertising matchbook cover produced by Maryland Match of Baltimore, Maryland.
This matchbook features a colorful mid-century pin-up illustration titled Ship Shape, showing a sailor-themed pin-up figure in a playful nautical pose. This is a recognizable pin-up design commonly used on American matchbooks of the period.
The advertising panel promotes Highland Cafe, offering beer, liquors, and food. The business was operated by Joseph F. Stetka and located at 1 and 3 South Highland Avenue, Baltimore 24, Maryland. A Broadway 9685 phone exchange is listed, and the cafe notes it was open seven days.
Details:
- Manufacturer: Maryland Match, Baltimore, MD
- Advertising business: Highland Cafe
- Address: 1 and 3 S. Highland Ave., Baltimore, Maryland
- Proprietor: Joseph F. Stetka
- Pin-up illustration: Ship Shape
- Era: Mid-20th century
- Format: Folded matchbook cover
Original vintage advertising ephemera combining classic pin-up artwork with Baltimore neighborhood tavern history.
- Size:
- Standard
