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Vintage Matchbook Cover LAWTON’S DRUG STORES Pharmacy Halifax Nova Scotia Canada:
$9.99
📝 Description
Offered here is a vintage matchbook cover from Lawton’s Drug Stores, a well-known pharmacy chain in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The cover is designed in green and white diagonal stripes with the company’s oval logo and slogan: “Personal Professional Service.” Manufactured by Eddy Match Company Limited, Canada, this piece reflects mid-20th century pharmacy advertising.
📚 Fun Fact
Lawton’s Drug Stores was founded in 1907 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, by Norman J. Lawton. Over time, it became one of the largest drugstore chains in Atlantic Canada. The chain is still in operation today and is now owned by Sobeys, a major Canadian grocery retailer. This matchbook represents an early era when pharmacies commonly distributed matches as promotional giveaways.
🎯 Collector Appeal
A must-have for collectors of:
Pharmacy & Drug Store memorabilia
Canadian advertising history
Nova Scotia collectibles
Vintage matchbooks
⭐ Features
Business: Lawton’s Drug Stores
Type: Pharmacy / Drug Store
Location: Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Slogan: “Personal Professional Service”
Manufacturer: Eddy Match Company Limited, Canada
Era: Likely 1950s–1960s based on design and printing style
✅ Condition
Matches removed (cover only)
Light wear consistent with age, as shown in photos
📦 Shipping
(Your Choice) $1.29 — ships safely in an envelope with a top loader
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