The Little Corporal Waterloo Lounge Chicago 1960s Bicorne Hat Matchbook For Sale

Step back in time with this captivating vintage matchbook, a promotional artifact for \"The Little Corporal\" and \"Waterloo Lounge\" located in the iconic United of America Building at One East Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois. The front cover boasts the business name in elegant gold glitter script against a striking red, white, and blue striped design, boldly proclaiming \"OPEN 24 HOURS.\" The reverse side features a distinctive gold illustration of a Napoleonic bicorne hat, further enhancing the historical theme of the \"Waterloo Lounge\" cocktails.Opening the matchbook reveals an advertisement for the venue\'s \"Elegant Crown Rooms,\" available for private parties with seating for 10 to 300 guests, along with their contact number. This collectible piece, likely from the 1960s, is a wonderful snapshot of Chicago\'s mid-century nightlife and hospitality. It\'s a perfect addition for collectors of vintage advertising, Chicago memorabilia, matchbook covers, or anyone with an appreciation for unique historical ephemera. The matchbook features its original red-tipped matches inside, preserving its authentic vintage charm.