Vintage matchbook cover advertising the Locust Cafe located at 45th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This example promotes the restaurants steaks, chops, lobsters, catering, and private party services, and notes that the cafe was open Sundays.
Produced by Maryland Match of Baltimore Maryland, this piece features a classic mid century advertising pin-up layout titled Ship Shape and represents Philadelphia restaurant and nightlife history.
- Business: Locust Cafe
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Address: 45th and Locust Streets
- Services advertised: Steaks, chops, lobsters, catering, private parties
- Manufacturer: Maryland Match, Baltimore, Maryland
- Item type: Matchbook cover
- Era: Mid 20th century
- Size: Standard matchbook
- Size:
- Standard
