Take that pale blue one for instance- there's no text, front or back, not a thing that would attract a collector, right? But open it up, and there's a pad of sticky notes inside- a very clever use of the typical matchbook style in an age when disposable lighters are more popular.
Next to it, compliments of Wilber Clark's Desert Inn, is a completely intact mending kit with 6 colors of thread, 2 small white buttons, a needle and a safety pin. While this one has never been used, it's a handy thing to have, all with the convenience of carrying a matchbook.
The pink matchbook wants to know,
"How are you?"
The conversation continues inside: HELLO! How are you doing? I feel fine. It's my introduction- then you can write your name, address, and phone number inside- because you're giving this to someone else! That's not all- you're also giving them a piece of chocolate shaped like a row of matches.
This sweet idea is a product of Japan, and lists all the ingredients for the chocolate on the back side.
If the person doesn't like chocolate, next you can try the gift of incense- the finest incense- because it's a blend of 7 perfumes. Inside, wrapped in red foil, are 20 incense matches with directions for use. Might come in handy to cover the smell of smoking in someplace you shouldn't be smoking, or smoking something you shouldn't be smoking.
Again, this is a novelty product from Japan.
Our final Undercover Cover really looks like a
Now the KC Matchgirl opens the cover with anticipation....and it's...matches.
Not even a coupon for free chocolate- or save 50 cents- just matches.
Notes: Sticky note matchbook by Writersblok ; mending kit, Silver Dollar Sales Co.; chocolate, The Matchbook Choco; incense, Thomas Page Corp.; eraser, Leadworks; Ghirardelli matches,Walter Chibbins Co.
