The Phone Number Collection

Over 30,000 matchcovers showcasing the art and history of
American advertising in the early 20th century.

The collection is grouped into four main divisions, each ranging from 1 to 9999 with or without a prefix,
and according to where the phone number is located on each cover. 
 

Face (FA)

Prefix Face (PF)

Prefix Saddle (PS)

Saddle (SA)

Up to four digits located on front (lower) or rear (upper) portion. Ex: Telephone 1234

Prefix plus up to four digits located on front (lower) or rear (upper) portion. Ex: Phone Tuxedo 1234

Prefix plus up to four digits located in the middle. Ex: Phone Washington 1234

Up to four digits located in the middle. Ex: Phone 1234

All Phone Numbers Home Page

Alternate Collections

Starting in downtown Chicago, traveling through eight states, and ending at the Santa Monica pier in California. This collection captures the cities and towns of the “Mother Road” on matchcovers.
Visit Route 66

This show was presented at Blue Line Arts Gallery in Roseville, CA from April 16th thru May 1st, 2021. “I had no idea….” was a frequent response by an audience newly introduced to the hobby.
Visit Gallery Collection

Small Towns, small towns and more small towns! We’re Just getting started with this collection so stop by and stay tuned for updates!
Kansas City Mike