Matchbook [Teal]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.528

Maker

Tasman Empire Airways Limited

Description

Matchbook with a silver cover and natural interior. The cover features a red hibiscus flower with 5 petals and "Fly TEAL" in black. Below the striking surface, also in black, is "HIBISCUS SERVICE TO FIJIi" along with a small image of the red flower. The back has a TEAL logo in red (a stylised flying fish or Maroro) as well as "TEAL New Zealand's International Airline". Inside, the green matches remain although their heads have been cut off. The interior writing says: "With the compliments of your TEAL agent".

Marks

FLY TEAL / HIBISCUS SERVICE TO FIJI / TEAL / NEW ZEALAND'S / INTERNATIONAL / AIRLINE Printed
With the compliments / of your / TEAL / agent Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Collection

Solent Collection

Credit Line

Tasman Empire Airways Limited. Matchbook [Teal], 2004.528. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Matchbook Furnishings Temperature Control Equipment Firemaking Equipment

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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