Anyone still collect matchbooks? Do restaurants still have them in a large glass snifter for the taking? I know people who’ve collected colorful and interesting ones from fancy or fun establishments-but years ago.
Brides and Grooms names on matchbook covers were once a popular wedding favor.
I saw this matchbook at my son and DIL’s home, and wasn’t sure how long they’ve had it. I keep the same brand of kitchen matches in a drawer- like box.
I know that people collect match books. This is an interesting theme. Since it reads presidents of the united states I wonder if it is one of a series starting with Washington. If so, I wonder if somebody is out there collecting all of the presidents. It would be tough to do. What if somebody had every one except Jefferson? This one could be very valuable. Here I go free associating again.
Have no idea but will investigate, Jack. Thanks
I can’t remember the last time I saw a matchbook.
I guess that’s why it stood out to me as unusual. Me either. Thanks Gary
Don’t see them around much anymore.
Let me know if you find a place giving them away
Had hundreds as a kid. Also collected fancy bottles.
Any photos of the fancy bottles? Thanks
Sorry, Ruth … we are talking a few years during my teens.
Oh my, it’s just the sound of fancy bottle collection intrigued me. Thanks for writing back.
These days there is nothing fancier than a decent bottle of wine or the occasional bottle of beer!
I remember a green bottle of wine on the shape of a fish. Not sure if it’s still available. You’re right though, nothing fancy:-(
I don’t really collect them but I have a few. I wouldn’t mind some more. 🙂 🙂
They weren’t collector items but they used to sell a tray of matchbooks at the grocery store.
I am not a saver, but Presidents matchbooks – I’m in! I actually still use matches to light Sabbath candles.
Where do you get your matches? Do you buy matches at the grocery store? So many people now use those long lighters but that might be not in keeping with the Sabbath.
interesting post! haven’t thought of matchbooks in years!!
It seems to me that matchbooks have gone the way of smoking – not nearly a common occurrence as it once was.