Vintage advertising matchbook cover featuring the classic pin-up illustration titled Ship Shape.
This colorful mid-century matchbook was produced by Maryland Match of Baltimore, Maryland and advertises Petes Place, a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in Riviera Beach, Florida.
The front design includes a nautical-themed pin-up illustration with the Ship Shape title, paired with period typography and bold color blocks typical of the late 1940s to early 1950s.
Business details shown on the cover:
Petes Place
Owned by Rex and Bessie
Beer, wine, and sandwiches
Riviera Beach, Florida
This listing is for the matchbook cover only. The reverse is blank.
A great piece for collectors of vintage matchbooks, Florida ephemera, pin-up art, or mid-century American advertising.
- Size:
- Standard
