https://esoterica.mov/archive/files/original/f99a822c158020a64500f0ebe79e5e81.png 67dfa2a7d59dc28bd089380254a75cd4 https://esoterica.mov/archive/files/original/5aadb9c56e3bf84f8b746679c3e34988.png 8975c57164edd8001071e3553660063d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Perfect Match Subject The topic of the resource matchbooks, advertising, Las Vegas, matches Description An account of the resource A collection of vintage matchbooks sourced from the Las Vegas valley, mostly compromised of casino advertising. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhys Crouse Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived All of the matchbooks in this collection are sourced from antique malls and thrift stores in the Las Vegas valley. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource All of the matches were sourced in early 2026, though the production dates of the matches vary greatly. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Each image is under CC-BY-SA 4.0, though the designs of each matchbook are reserved by their original creators. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Scans of multiple matchbooks, ranging in dimensions but usually 2 inches by 2 inches. Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 11x4 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Art Talent Test Matchbook Subject The topic of the resource matches, matchbook, art, advertising Description An account of the resource A "coupon" included in a set of matches for a buyers to mail in an art talent test to Art Instruction Inc. in Minneapolis. They were active 1914-2018 and founded by Joseph Almars. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Art Instruction Schools Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sourced from the Las Vegas valley from a local antique mall. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Diamond Match Co. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Matchbook cardboard, 11x3 cm Language A language of the resource EN