{"id":22917,"date":"2026-11-05T17:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=22917"},"modified":"2026-11-05T17:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:19:30","slug":"whitelock-carter-bendigo-advertising-matchbox-holder-203","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product\/whitelock-carter-bendigo-advertising-matchbox-holder-203\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitelock &#038; Carter Bendigo Tailors Advertising Matchbox Holder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\">\n<p>Vintage metal matchbox holder with raised advertising for Whitelock &amp; Carter, tailors opposite the GPO in Bendigo. Its copper-toned surface and bold lettering make it an appealing small display piece for collectors of Australian advertising, Bendigo history and tobacciana.<\/p>\n<p>Whitelock &amp; Carter was a Bendigo tailoring partnership established in 1908 by Horace Whitelock and Gordon Carter. The business began in View Street before moving to Pall Mall. This holder carries its advertisement for tailors opposite the GPO, linking an everyday accessory with the city\u2019s commercial history.<\/p>\n<p>Product details<\/p>\n<p>Item: Advertising matchbox holder<br \/>\nAdvertiser: Whitelock &amp; Carter, Bendigo<br \/>\nMaterial: Metal with a copper-toned finish; exact alloy unconfirmed<\/p>\n<p>Date: Undated<br \/>\nApproximate dimensions: 6 \u00d7 4 \u00d7 2.3 cm<br \/>\nUnpacked weight: 21 g<br \/>\nQuantity: One empty holder; matches and matchbox not included<\/p>\n<p>Condition<\/p>\n<p>In great condition overall, with age-related surface wear, darkening and patches of green oxidation. Please examine the photographs as part of the description.<\/p>\n<p>Australia-wide postage is included in the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/product-category\/tmc-emporium\/tobacciana-smoking-collectables\/\" rel=\"\">Browse more<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong> Tobacciana &amp; Smoking Collectables available from TMC Emporium.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themccorrycollection.com\/m\/shop\/tobacciana-smoking-collectables-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more in our <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tobacciana &amp; Smoking Collectables Collecting Guide.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Source Sans Pro, HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">About TMC Emporium<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TMC Emporium offers an evolving collection of vintage, collectable and decorative items sourced throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Each item is individually photographed and described, with care taken to accurately represent its condition.<\/p>\n<p>TMCEJC-00000199 UP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Australia Wide Postage Included in Price\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vintage metal matchbox holder advertising Whitelock &amp; Carter, tailors opposite the GPO in Bendigo. A small piece of Australian advertising history with raised lettering and an aged patina.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22924,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"Whitelock & Carter Bendigo Advertising Matchbox Holder","description":"Vintage Whitelock & Carter matchbox holder advertising Bendigo tailors opposite the GPO. Embossed metal with aged patina. 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