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Lloyd Waner matchbook, 1934
Lloyd Waner matchbook
Lloyd Waner matchbook, 1934
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Lloyd Waner matchbook

Date1934
DescriptionRed matchbook featuring a black-and-white image on one side of a baseball player from the shoulders upwards with a baseball bat over his left shoulder. There is a silver border around the image. This side of the matchbook tucks into the lower portion where the ignition strip is located. Reverse side of the matchbook has a paragraph in black lettering about the player on a yellow background, edged in black with two crossed bats, a baseball, and a baseball glove at the top. Across the top wider edge of the matchbook is "Lloyd Waner / Pittsburgh 'Pirates'" in black lettering. Across the lower narrower edge of the matchbook is "The Diamond Match Co. / New York" in black lettering. Inside the matchbook are 20 matches.
Bio/Historical NoteMatchbook featuring Lloyd Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Object numberB-2021-0049-08
Classificationscollectibles
Dimensionsw x h x d: 1.5 x 2 x 0.25 in.
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