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Description
Original vintage matchbook cover from the Hotel Richmond in Richmond, Missouri, advertising private telephones and a “quiet atmosphere.” Classic mid-century black-and-white styling with simple boxed text makes this a clean, early hospitality-era example.
Approximate era: 1940s–1950s, based on typography, design style, and the lack of ZIP codes.
Manufacturer: Federal Match Corp., New York (printed on the flap).
Match Presence: Matches removed.
A nice piece of small-town Missouri hotel history and a nostalgic reminder of roadside American travel.
Fun Fact
The Hotel Richmond served travelers passing through Richmond during the mid-20th century, a period when many independent hotels used matchbooks as one of their most effective marketing tools. These covers were often found in hotel lobbies, bars, and guest rooms and were taken home as souvenirs—making each surviving cover a piece of the town’s commercial history.
Today, the location is part of Richmond’s older business district, where many historic structures have been repurposed or replaced over time.
Collector Appeal
Great for collectors of:
• Missouri hotels & businesses
• Small-town Americana
• Vintage matchbooks
• U.S. hospitality advertising
• Federal Match Corp. issues
Features
• Business: Hotel Richmond
• Type: Hotel
• City/State: Richmond, Missouri
• Manufacturer: Federal Match Corp., New York
• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Condition: Pre-owned vintage cover with some surface wear
• Matches: Removed
Shipping
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$1.29 — Ships safely in an envelope with top loader
$4.29 — Ships safely in a box with tracking and care.
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