matchbook: Trans Canada Air Lines (TCA)

Date:1950s
Medium:Cardboard, sulfur, phosphorus, metal, ink
Credit Line: Gift of Captain Jon Simmonds
Accession Number:2015.057.002
Dimensions:2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 inches (5.1 x 3.8 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Promotional, Museum
Subcategory:Matchbook / Matchbox
Manufacturer :Strike-Rite Matches, Ltd.
airline: Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA)
company: Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA)
Description

Matchbook issued by Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA); blue with gold logo; illustration of airplane in flight and text, “For Business Or Pleasure Trans-Canada Air Lines" on reverse; text, “Trans-Canada Air Lines Now Serving: Belgium Switzerland France, Germany United Kingdom Ireland Canada U.S.A. Bermuda - Caribbean Nassau” on interior.

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