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Perma-lift girdles and brassieres Matchbook (from jericl cat via flickr)
Vintage Design

Some Great Mid-Century Design Matchbooks

This time we’re looking at matchbook covers that just scream Mid-Century / Atomic design. Below are some great examples of line art, halftone, and the minimal design that was so popular during the 1950s / early 1960s.

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Casa Pedro Domecq Matchbook (inside)
Vintage Design

Wonderfully Printed Matches

I love to see all the different ways matchbooks and the actual matches themselves were used to promote a business. Some of these matches are too pretty to just light on fire.

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