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
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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)