Category: The Matchbooks

Say it with flowers matchbook logo 1960
Posted in Love and War files The Matchbooks

I made a mark in the hall

That beloved “Hallmark Holiday”, St. Valentine’s day, is almost upon us. I got roses for Teresa at Costco the other day. Kind of early but…

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Learn to draw Bettie Page?
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Draw me like your French girls

Here’s another “learn to draw!” matchbook, this one asks you to send in for a free, no obligation “talent test”. Then you can learn to…

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FIT FOR A QUEEN Corny matchbook gag

Something a bit corny about this matchbook, but I am sure people kept them just to amuse their friends. People were easier to amuse back…

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Poker-hand matches game
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Smoking is a bad bet

Back when we got paper checks on payday, we would play a poker game similar to this, based on the check’s serial number and amount….

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Columbus Builders walk funny

At some point they got rid of this mascot. Let’s face it, he looks clumsy. I think he was supposed to be built like a brick shithouse, but it didn’t translate well.

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Charles and Di stamp
Posted in Mildly Interesting The Matchbooks

Drink up Chuck and Di for this royal postage stamp

I know it’s hard to believe, but people used to collect postage stamps, in albums. They would examine the perforations and other details with a magnifying glasses, carefully protecting, classifying, and organizing. They talked in hushed tones.

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Matchbook 1950's New Mexico Ranchettes
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New Mexico Land Grab

These half acre lots, even back in the 40’s and 50’s, seem like a good deal, with clean water, fresh air, road access… all for…

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Vicks cough drops matchbook
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COUGH COUGH I took another puff

Here’s a matchbook advertising Vick’s cough drops. It’s a MATCHBOOK. The person that needs cough drops probably smokes. Why not quit the cancer sticks and nip that cough in the bud?

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Cement company old matchbook cover
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Travel light for better mileage

Why did Campanella and Cardi hire this scrawny, skinny little guy to drive one of their huge industrial cement trucks? Is he somebody’s nephew?

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Spanish dancers on a matchbook
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Festive in Spain, matches light it up

Spanish Matches say “Fosforera Espanola” on the saddle. Literally, “Spanish Matches” or, “Spanish Phosphorus”. Same thing.

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