Vintage Matchbook Cover - Serial Federal Savings & Loan NYC 3% Interest
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage Matchbook Cover - Serial Federal Savings & Loan NYC 3% Interest. Discover a fascinating piece of vintage advertising with this matchbook cover from the Serial Federal Savings & Loan Association. This unique collectible features a vibrant design promoting savings, highlighting "SAVINGS EARN UP TO 3%" and the exclusive "$1000 CLUB." Details for their New York City main office at 70 Church St. and branch office at 162 West Broadway are prominently displayed, along with banking hours and the assurance of savings insured up to $10,000. Produced by Match Corp. of America, Chicago, this item offers a glimpse into mid-20th century financial marketing. The reverse side of the matchbook cover presents a mail-in form, inviting potential savers to request a "$1,000 Club Booklet" detailing an attractive savings plan. This functional aspect, combined with the period-specific typography and design, makes it a compelling artifact for collectors of ephemera, advertising memorabilia, or New York City history. It serves as an excellent conversation starter and a tangible link to a bygone era of banking and promotional strategies.
