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Discover this vintage advertising matchbook from Ricks Transfer and Storage Co. of Austin, Texas. The front cover features a charming and vibrant illustration of a woman in a classic dress and hat, equipped with a broom and bucket, accompanied by a small dog, all under the prominent message "HELP WANTED." This captivating artwork provides a glimpse into mid-century American advertising and the aesthetics of the era. The matchbook proudly displays the company's details, including their Austin, Texas location and a two-digit phone exchange (Dial 2-5913), a detail that helps date this collectible to the mid-20th century. The reverse side further advertises "LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE MOVING" with a separate night phone number (2-1406). Produced by Superior Match Co. of Chicago, U.S.A., this piece is a wonderful example of commercial ephemera, perfect for collectors of matchbooks, Texas history, or vintage advertising.