Matchbook advertising the Lafayette Hotel, corner of 6th & LA.
Matchbook, Lafayette Hotel
Object number1998.028.08.1
DateUnknown Date
Mediumpaper, sulfur, ink
Dimensions3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (9.5 x 3.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Matchbook
DescriptionMatchbook advertising the Lafayette Hotel at the corner of 6th and Louisiana. Front flap features image of hotel in red and white against a black background and emphasizes that the hotel is "100% Air-conditioned." Back flap features a circular drawing of Lafayette and red and white text against a black background. It stresses the 300 comfortable rooms and baths. famous for good eating and garage facilities. All the matches are in the book. (See file for image)
