Untitled (Geo. & Nick Matchbook Book)

n.d.

James Castle

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James Castle

Artist, American, 1899 - 1977

This is a photograph of a vintage matchbook cover. The matchbook cover is primarily black with silver lettering. The front reads "Boise's Modern CAFE & BAR" in large, bold letters. Above this, there is the text "Friendly Service." The address "921 MAIN STREET BOISE, IDAHO" and phone number "Phone 6494" are also included. On the spine of the matchbook, it reads "GEO. & NICK." There are parallel silver lines bordering the text. The material appears slightly worn or aged.
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Provenance

by inheritance to his sister, Agnes C. Wade, 1977; by inheritance 1993 to Geraldine E. Garrow, Georgia M. Allred, Guy W. Wade Jr. and Gail M. Johnson; transferred 1996 to James Castle Collection (comprised of the heirs of Agnes C. Wade); transferred 2011 to James Castle Collection and Archive LP; acquired 2013 by NGA

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Bibliography

2013

  • Brodie, Judith. "James Castle, Drawings, Artists' Books, and Assemblages." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 48 (Spring 2013): 28-29.

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