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Vintage Matchbox Labels

Artistic matchbox labels featuring historical designs and motifs. The images convey a nostalgic feel, showcasing cultural and commercial history.

Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Dollar from Newfoundland, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .
Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Dollar from Newfoundland, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .
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Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. Oriental motifs. The fakir.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. Plants.Card Number 19, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes ca. 1890 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Series G29 presents cut-outs from a tobacco advertising banner issued by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1890. Citing Burdick's "The American Card Catalog": "Banners are paper hangers with a metal binding at top and bottom edges. The popular size was about 30 inches long but a few measured over five feet in length...The tobacco firms were prolific advertisers using a constant procession of banners, especially to publicize their current insert card sets...The usual design illustrates the card pictures from the series inserted into tobacco packaging with a large appropriate center picture." Many consumers would cut up banners in order to "collect" the whole series of cards at once. Although series G29 is not listed in Burdick's "The American Card Catalog," he included notes in his own edition of the book, now included in the collection aMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Jönköping's new match factory).Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Our match).Soapona saves expense saves time. , Women, Wash tubs, Washboards, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsCrown sewing machine, no. 7 , Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade CardsCoins from various countries with symbolic people, Dollar from Newfoundland, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Bottle 18th century German. Bottle. German. 18th century. Glass, pewter. GlassSozodont Powder for Cleansing the Teeth, Medical - DentalLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish Industrial and Trading Museum. (Svea Match Factory, Jönköping Westra match factory).Solar Tip shoes. Solar Tip brigade. The best sole leather tip made. The daisy shoe. , Children, Shoes, 19th Century American Trade CardsUse Pyle's Pearline - Little Mischief , Children, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsOld Crow whiskey, Liquor & SpiritsClark's Mile-End Spool Cotton. Clark's Mile-End Spool CottonMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. Plants.Labels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro.jurmotiv.Use Housekeepers Soap made by Hale, Teele & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass. , Fish, Flowers, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Pocket Watch, from the Miniature Novelties series (N120) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Miniature Novelties'" series (N120), issued in an unnumbered set in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Although each card verso states that there are 25 cards in the series, there are 26 variations of known cards. The set was released in 1891 after W. Duke Sons & Co. merged with The American Tobacco Company.. Pocket Watch, from the Miniature Novelties series (N120) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Brook's prize medal spool cotton. Hand and machine sewing. Brook's Six Cord 60, Brook's Patent Glace Thread, 70.. Brook's prize medal spool cotton. Hand and machine sewing. Brook's Six Cord 60, Brook's Patent Glace Thread, 70.New Home Sewing Machine Co. 248 State St., Chicago, Ill.. New Home Sewing Machine Co. 248 State St., Chicago, Ill.Beaker (Humpen) 1633 German, Franconia. Beaker (Humpen). German, Franconia. 1633. Glass. GlassBall Blue Puzzle, Puzzles & Optical IllusionsJapana Filature No. 1 Yokohama, Silk Labels - JapaneseCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, Cash from Korea, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's picture from the 19th centuryClark's Mile-End 30 Spool Cotton. Clark's Mile-End 30 Spool CottonI use Soapine. , Infants, Wash tubs, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsA case of love, in a lovely case. The crown filled case. , Children, Clocks & watches, 19th Century American Trade CardsTop hat, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Top hat, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan, The Rabbit, Sparrow, Cockfight, Marmaid, The Herd, Cutter, Varuna, Vishnu).Churchman's Cigarette card depicting the gold treasures from the Burmese RegaliaCoins from various countries with symbolic people, cash from China, historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Front of chain store, Herrin, Illinois 1939. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography CollectionHagan's Gallery of Fine Arts, 258 Westminster St. , Flowers, 19th Century American Trade CardsJones Hungarian Superlative. Jones Hungarian SuperlativeClarke's "pyramid" nursery lamp food warmer. Clarke's patent improved pannikin. 1892Beer duty stamp, ten gallons (specimen), 1878, New Zealand, by William Bock, Government Printer (N.Z.).W. L. Douglas' celebrated $3 shoe. How much pleasanter you are now mornings since you got those Douglas $3.00 shoes. , Adults, Shoes, 19th Century American Trade CardsChinese Lady Safety Matches, Matchbox CoversAcorn, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Acorn, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyNyal's Talcum Baby Powder and Palmer Talcum Powder Sandalwood de Oriente, Victorian Talcum Powder Tin DesignsChas. McKeone & Son Soap Mfg. Co. McKeone's Snow Soap, Coupon Bar , People, Wash tubs, Laundry, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsLampion (TF)Gough's hats are the best. Specialty extra light weights. , Men, Hats, 19th Century American Trade CardsRussian Communist art: packaging for cigarettesCAJA DE CERILLAS ABIERTA.Character as indicated by the hand. The square hand, the square hand, the pointed hand, the spatulate hand. Barbour's Irish flax thread , Hands, Thread, Flax, 19th Century American Trade CardsMajestic ranges - majestic in greatness, majestic in simplicity, majestic in cooking. , Ships, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade CardsCollection of old metal advertising signs at Beamish Open Air Museum in Northumberland in the northeast of England.J. Son, Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware.. J. Son, Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware.The Eagle's new pencil sharpener no. 557 , Pencils, 19th Century American Trade CardsFather Christmas about to fill the stockings hanging in the fireplace with presents Date: 19th centurySELLOS. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.Spain, from the National Flag on Domino series (T177) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. (6.7 × 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Kinney Brothers (American). Date: ca. 1901.Trade cards from the "National Flags on Domino" series (T177), issued ca. 1901 by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Each card was hand-cut cut from the sides of original Sweet Caporal cartons. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Greeting Card; 1962-161-2-lA questionable stamp depicting a star, a basket of packages, a barbecue, a soldier with a rifle and a text: for a star for a soldier on the 1919 front; E.B.; 1919 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);A question stamp depicting a red cross on a white background and text: for sanitary trains; Polish Red Cross (1919-); around 1919 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);Colour slip of lamp glasses (between Plates 249 and 250), showing lamp glasses in bright, attractive colours and a variety of shapes. Date: circa 1880sNo leaning, no lurching, no lacing! Relaks, Bates Originals , Shoes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBottle containing Resorcin Hair Tonic for promoting a luxurious growth of the hair, made by Lewis and Burrows Ltd. Date: C.1900Rotated to right, Budweiser Logo 1999 2010, Drink, Old Logo from 2010An advert for Erasmic soap. Dated 19th centuryBoss cases - fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware, throwed the train off. , Men, Clocks & watches, Railroad tracks, Railroads, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsI's easy to dye with Diamond Dyes. I's easy to dye with Diamond DyesJack & Jill Bootery, Juvenile Shoes. 1619 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 187-18 Union Turnpike, Flushing, L. I. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United Statesgrunge vintage label vector illustrationCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, Francs from France, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureAdvertisement for RCA Victor's Radios. ca. 1938, P.S. I have just seen the new RCA Victor's. They're marvels Be sure to see them Three ball washing crystal. Three ball washing crystalRaymond, Seattle Team, baseball card portraitGeorge Stovall, Cleveland Naps, baseball card portraitAdvertisement for Novio, the 'finest toilet paper ever produced' - antiseptic, thin, soft, strong and silky. Date: 1915Brook's prize medal spool cotton. Hand and machine sewing. Brook's Patent Glace Thread, 50. Brook's Six Cord 40, , Men, Cotton, Thread, Sheep, 19th Century American Trade CardsMeissen. CollarFrench, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Types of Nationalities" series (N240), issued in 1890 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. Each card is meant to be folded into thirds. Unfolded the card displays a figure from a particular nationality. Folded, the same figure is portrayed smoking a Kinney Brothers Cigarette.. French, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyMcCredie, Portland Team, baseball card portraitBrook's spool cotton for hand & machine sewing, Brook's Patent Glace Thread 50, Brook's Six Cord 40 , Cats, Musical instruments, Thread, Cotton, Animals in human situations, 19th Century American Trade CardsIssued two penny Postage Due stamp postage stampsItaly, from the National Flags series (N195) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1891 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "National Flags" series (N195), issued in 1891 by W.S. Kimball & Co. to promote Hard Tack Cut Plug and Mechanics' Long Cut Tobacco.. Italy, from the National Flags series (N195) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & CompanyCartoon - Two Baskets on that Market Cart. John Collins (1917-2007)Advert for a Bylock Floor Polisher made by Bylock Electric Ltd.Issued one penny Postage Due stamp postage stampsFlorida sand dollar , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesFirst day covers of children days, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotoxHistorical trading stamp, German, "Kathreiners Malzkaffee"Bon for 2 Crowns, Franciszek Martin, Kraków, B.R. (1919)Advertisement for the 'Wardonia' razor, 1936. Creator: Unknown.Postcard for Tahket Hats. ca. 1937, Different colors of Tahket hats. The other side of this card extolls the virtues of the Tahket hat, 'the fastest selling lightweight hat', how it can be crushed, jammed, or sat on, and it still 'snaps back into shape' CPC brand cleaning products, 1927. Bottle of Liquid Shoe White, boxes of Starch Dressing, Naphtha Laundry Crystals and Avon Powdered Cleaner. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1927.Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg french city travel stickers and plates. European vacation vector banner, France city journey voyage plate or grunge tin sign with antique typography and Coat of Arms symbols. Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg french city travel platesAdvertising message for Pearl Cream Laid Paper, Anonymous, c. 1910 - c. 1930 advertisement. photomechanical print cardboard. paper printing block flowersBox with lid made of cardboard covered with watered paper, c. 1890 - c. 1930 Box with lid made of cardboard covered with watered paper, on the inside of the box there are two rose ribbons, fixed in the corners. Paris doos: cardboard. lint: textile materials Box with lid made of cardboard covered with watered paper, on the inside of the box there are two rose ribbons, fixed in the corners. Paris doos: cardboard. lint: textile materialsAdvert for a power master electric fridge with a freezer cabinet, c1950 Britain.Silver Sleigh Bells, Christmas & SantaSea Shell Court, Rio Grande & Atlantic Aves., Wildwood by-the-Sea, N. J., these very rare shells of 'The Man Eating Clam' weight over 300 lbs. and are found near the Philippines at a depth of 20 fathoms. , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesGlenn's Sulphur Soap", 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, AmericaBattery Operated Bulldozer with Horn and Light, Robots, ray guns & rocket shipsPostmarks and postcards with famous Thailand sights and famous places, architecture. Traveling and vacation. Postal mark or card, mail correspondence monochrome sketch outline. Vector in flat style. Thailand famous sights on postcards or postmarksTin of shredded tobacco for rolling hand made cigarettes; English 1915-1925