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Vintage Matchbooks
The closest I've ever come to collecting anything was a five day encounter in 1993 with the idea that accumulating matchbooks might be my go. Unfortunately my short attention span meant my collection only ever consisted of two before I tired of the idea.
Even though I didn't get very far with my collection, I've continued to carry a torch for vintage matchbooks - every cover is like a mini pop masterpiece. Take these treasures that were recently unearthed at a NYC flea market. Made by Lion Match USA, these matchbooks are like 'time capsules' that capture the aesthetic of the 1930's.
Are you a collector? What have you had more success than me in amassing?
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I tried to collect match boxes too, but lost interest very quickly. I probably would have perservered if they were half as interesting as the ones in your images. Thanks for your comment about my mod light.xx
ReplyDeleteI collect clothes :p kidding... I'm not really good at collecting stuff. My boyfriend collets comic books. If there was something I would collect, it would be hats. I don't wear them so often, but I love them.
ReplyDeletep.s. thanks for your comment!
I wish I would collect things...I adore those...such a cute little things:)
ReplyDeleteMade me smile today..and I crazy about the angel one:)
Kissse darling
those matchboxes are so original!;)
ReplyDeleteamazing!!! I want one!!!
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