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Image of Matchbook from the Congo Club in Seattle, ca. 1950
2016.20.30
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Matchbook from the Congo Club in Seattle, ca. 1950

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The Congo Club was located on Broadway in Seattle. The image on the outside of the matchbook is repeated on the matches inside.
ID Number: 2016.20.30
Date: Circa 1950
Physical Description: 1 Matchbook; cardboard; 2 in.H x 1.5 in.W
Credit: MOHAI, 2016.20.30
Subjects: Restaurants, Cultural Appropriation, Clubs and Organizations, Entertainment

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