Acknowledgments 5
Introduction: The Lure and Lore of Matchsafes 6
Section I: Materials, Construction, and Styles
Chapter 1: Materials 12
Chapter 2: Construction 16
Chapter 3: Matchsafes with Accessories and Multiple Functions 22
Chapter 4: Art Forms and Adornments 26
Section II: Specific Topics and Themes
Chapter 5: Orientalia 35
Chapter 6: Breweriana 41
Chapter 7: Wine and Spirits 50
Chapter 8: Fraternal Orders and Clubs 54
Chapter 9: The Union Movement 59
Chapter 10: Expositions and Fairs 61
Chapter 11: Militaria. 66
Chapter 12: Black Memorabilia 69
Chapter 13: Native Americans 70
Chapter 14: Royalty, Politicians, Other Luminaries, and Notables 72
Chapter 15: Women 78
Chapter 16: Heraldic, Shields, Chevrons, Logos, and Flags 85
Chapter 17: Naughty, Risqué, and Scatological Themes 89
Chapter 18: Places: Historical and Contemporary 96
Chapter 19: Special Events, Souvenirs, and Memorabilia 101
Chapter 20: Education, Colleges, and Universities 104
Chapter 21: Religious Themes 106
Chapter 22: Medicine 108
Chapter 23: Transportation: Bicycles, Autos, Trains, and Planes 109
Chapter 24: Nautical Themes 112
Chapter 25: Smoking 114
Chapter 26: Gambling, Vices, Temptations, Good Luck Charms 119
Chapter 27: Devils and the Macabre 121
Chapter 28: Hunting, Racing, and Carriages 123
Chapter 29: Fish and Fishing 126
Chapter 30: Miscellaneous Sports and Games 128
Chapter 31: Horses 130
Chapter 32: Dogs and Cats 132
Chapter 33: Other Animais, Reptiles, and Birds 134
Chapter 34: Sea Creatures 138
Chapter 35: Insects 140
Chapter 36: Flowers 141
Chapter 37: Misceilaneous Figures, Scenes, and Designs 143
Section III: Advertising Themes
Chapter 38: Liquor Stores, Taverns, and Saloons 149
Chapter 39: Cafés and Restaurants 151
Chapter 40: Hotels 153
Chapter 41: Clothing, Clothiers, Tailors, and General Stores 154
Chapter 42: Manufacturing Companies 157
Chapter 43: Hardware, Coal, Explosives, and Chemicals 159
Chapter 44: Service Companies 163
Chapter 45: Advertising and Other Companies 165
Chapter 46: Food and Beverages 167
Chapter 47: Farm Implements, Agricultural Supplies, and Livestock 170
Chapter 48: Firefighting and Related Items 174
Chapter 49: Other Advertisements 175
Appendices
1. Reproductions 179
2. Bibliography 180
3. Glossary 181
4. Guide w United States Patents 183
Index to Figures 184
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