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Vintage Color & Design: Japanese Matchbox Labels

Posted By evad On 17 October, 2008 In Art, Culture, Inspiration, News | 11 Comments

Here's some color inspiration by way of 1920 - 1940's Japan in the form of matchbox labels. Thanks to Mariad for sharing her grandfather's wonderful collection in this Flickr set. If you enjoy these Mariad, recommends the book "Matchbox Label Collection 1920s-40s." To see more Japanese matchbox labels check out this link.

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Building_Matchbox girl_matchbox_label
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MASHIMA cherry_blossom_label
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Mt._Fuji_Matchbox circular_rainbow

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bottle_matchbox

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Mt._matchbox_label

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bird_matchbox_label

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STANDBAR_BONGI

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