Monday, May 16, 2011

Vintage Japanese Matchbox Labels

japanese matchbox label

japanese matchbox label

japanese matchbox label

japanese matchbox label

japanese matchbox label

japanese matchbox label

I'm in love with these Japanese matchbox labels dating from the 1920s to 1940s. (See the entire flickr set here.) I want to collect these and display them all together. I think they're beautiful!
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5 comments:

  1. ClaireMay 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Those are really cool! I love how unique they all are.

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  2. HeatherMay 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Aw those are so cute! I've never even heard of matchbox labels before. :-P

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  3. My Inspired RealityMay 16, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I am so drawn to vintage things, they all have such stories behind them, don't they?:):)

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  4. Melissa at bubbyandbean.comMay 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I love these! I've been collecting matchbooks and matchboxes for years, but nothing nearly as cool as vintage Japanese labels. :)

    xo,
    melissa

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  5. MinnieMay 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Oh, those are pretty cool with the bright colors and wonderful graphics. I'd love a collection myself. Don't you just love it when you find art in unexpected places?

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