This vintage matchbook advertises The States Restaurant located at 516 North Capitol Street, Washington, D.C. The front cover features a classic red, white, and blue design with a map of the United States, highlighting Washington, D.C. with a red star and lines radiating out to other parts of the country. The bold typography and patriotic color scheme capture the mid-20th century aesthetic.

Inside, the matchbook promotes the restaurant's location on the plaza facing the Capitol and Union Station, emphasizing a menu with a full variety of Chinese and American foods along with mixed drinks. The mention of "Music by Muzak" and the vintage phone number format (FRanklin 9443) further help date this collectible to the mid-1900s era. Produced by The Diamond Match Co. in Washington, D.C., this matchbook is a great piece for collectors interested in vintage Americana, restaurant memorabilia, or Washington, D.C. history.