Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Matchbook |
Catalog Number |
1995.7.26 |
Maker |
Newton Mfg. Co. |
Date |
1994 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Cardboard/Sulfur/Ink/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-0.313 W-1.5 L-1.875 D-0.375 inches |
Description |
This is a matchbook advertising State Representative Walter Gee, Republican candidate for the Kentucky State Legislature. It is yellow with blue lettering. The front says "Vote For / Walter / GEE / State Representative / FOR SAFETY STRIKE ON BACK / Paid For By Candidate / Newton Mfg. Co., Newton, Iowa." The top edge of the matchbook reads, "YOUR VOTE APPRECIATED." The back side of the matchbook says, "IMPORTANT: / Your Vote / For Gee / On Nov. 8th / Is Needed." A union printing label sits in the middle of the fifth line of text. |
Notes |
The items in this collection were gathered by the KHS staff in 1994 in an attempt to get campaign items from all of the members of the 1994 Kentucky General Assembly. This matchbook was donated by Rep. Walter Gee. |
Collection |
Kentucky General Assembly Collection |
Event |
1994 Kentucky Legislative Election |
People |
Gee, Walter |
Subjects |
Campaigns, Political Elections Electioneering Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parties Politicians State government Matches |
Search Terms |
Electioneering Elections Kentucky General Assembly State elections State Representatives Political elections political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics, Kentucky House of Representatives Kentucky House of Representatives Republican party Republican Ticket Republicans |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |