The American Matchcover Archive


A digital repository dedicated to the conservation and celebration of the American matchbook cover — a pocket-sized canvas that once served as the primary advertising medium for 20th century commerce. 

We hope to honor this everyday, utilitarian item not merely as ephemera, but as a significant artifact of graphic design history. 

Explore the Archive





Sage Specialties

An earthy ensemble of serene sage strikers.
The Upham House
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Lantern Room
Indianapolis, Indiana
Shoreline Terrace Motor Hotel
Corpus Christi, Texas
Lim’s Cafe
Sacramento, California
Bamboo Bar
Shawano, Wisconsin
Manny’s Pizza
Savanna, Illinois
Johnston & Hibbard Service Station
Guilford, Maine

Home