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Allen's Cafe

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Title

Allen's Cafe

Description

A courtesy thermometer advertising Allen's Cafe, 2 & 4 Waltham St., Maynard, Mass, Tel # 343. It was owned by Joseph Allen.

It was known as the "House of match Covers" because the walls were completely convered with match book covers. Customers would send them into the Cafe from all over the world.

Contributor

Robert White.

Identifier

1999.1179

Artifact Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal, card stock, mercury, 4 x 5 in.

Condition

Good.

Storage

AB70
SU1-1