The Diamond Match Company purchased the rights to the patent in 1894. As you can imagine, it’s worth more than the average Feature matchbook, most of which seem to be priced between $5 and $20.Īs far as matchbook history goes, most sources give credit to Philadelphia lawyer Joshua Pusey for patenting the matchbook in 1892. It appeals to collectors of sports memorabilia, radio memorabilia, automotive memorabilia, and, yes, matchbooks. This is a great example of a crossover collectible. Above the row of matches depicting a man peeking through a knothole in the fence are the words, “Ladies and Gentlemen – THE WINNAH!” What he sees behind the fence is a 1936 Buick. It promotes the fight between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling being broadcast on NBC Radio and sponsored by Buick. Here’s another great Giant Feature Match Book that is actually dated June 18, 1936. The matchbook measures approximately 3 ¼ by 4 ½. The last patent on it is 1, 839,846, which would have been issued early in 1932. The earliest one is 1, 733, 258, which correlates to the patent being issued in 1929. For instance, this Giant Feature Match Book for GE has several patent dates printed behind the row of matches. Although I can’t find any definitive confirmation of my theory, I suspect that the first Feature matchbooks were oversized. The trademark was held by the Lion Match Company of Chicago, Illinois, and, indeed, every Feature matchbook I look at has that company’s name on it.Īccording to my research, Feature matches were introduced in September 1930.
In the United States, “Feature” was a trademarked name for the matchbooks containing wide match sticks that were printed with lettering and/or designs.
However, it was only about three years ago that my eyes were really opened to a particular type of matchbook, the Feature Match. Always drawn to advertising of any sort, I will usually glance at the matchbooks. In this wacky world of collecting that we inhabit, it’s almost impossible to go through a flea market without encountering some vintage matchbooks for sale, and they’re usually affordably priced, often a dollar or less. When it comes to little scraps of advertising ephemera, these clever and colorful matchbooks with pictures on the actual matches are matchless! A project collaboration and documentation platform.I’m not a matchbook collector, per se, but if I were a phillumenist, I’d definitely collect Feature Matches.Membership connects and supports the people and projects that shape our future and supports the learning initiatives for the next generation of makers.
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