matchbook cover: Piper Cub (Piper Aircraft Corporation)

Date:1940s
Medium:Cardboard, ink
Credit Line: Gift of the Captain John B. Russell Family
Accession Number:2012.147.095
Dimensions:2 x 4 x 4 inches (5.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Promotional, Museum
Subcategory:Matchbook / Matchbox
Description

Matchbook cover issued by Piper Cub (Piper Aircraft Corporation); red, white, and blue cover with illustration of shield and text, “Buy U.S. War Bonds Now When Victory Comes Fly Your Own Piper Cub Airplane”, with logo and warning; text, “Piper points the way to wings for all Americans” on saddle; illustration of Piper Cub airplane with logo and text regarding company service on reverse; fill-in form with text, “10c Brings You Wings!”, and information for purchasing a wing lapel emblem and instructional booklet on interior.

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