MATCHBOX HOLDERS, Redcastle Brewery and De Pedro's Hotel
H1989.1100
a. Red and white matchbox holder. Front reads: "Breathe on this spot, if it turns GREEN see a Doctor; If It stays RED you require a glass of REDCASTLE STOUT." It depicts a red spot. Spine reads: "With the Compliments of The REdcastle Brewery Ltd., PERTH, W.A. / TELEPHONE B 2329" Back reads; "I have several good reasons for drinking, And one has just entered by head; If a man should not drink while he's living, How the H..l can he drink when he's dead." b. Blue, white and green matchbox holder. Front reads "THIS MAN DRINKS AT de PEDRO'S / THIS MAN DOESN'T". These words are separated by the illustration of a face which is frowning when upside down, and a smiling face viewed right side up. Spine reads "WITH COMPLIMENTS FROM Roy, de PEDRO". Back reads: "de PEDRO'S ALHAMBA BARS, BARRACK ST. de PEDRO'S GLOBE HOTEL WELLINGTON ST".
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.1100 |
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| Accession Date: | 15 Mar 1990 |
Material
| Paper | Laminated paper, tin |
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| Tin/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 40mm |
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| width | 70mm |
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| height | 25mm |
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