Set of 6 Vintage Japanese Advertising Matchboxes | Showa Era Bar, Café & Confectionery Matchbooks | 1950s–70s B Eco and purple

and purple

Small vase perfect for single stems of fresh and dried flowers

Condition: Light toning and minor edge wear consistent with age

Kamoshita Studio near Shimodate Station in Ibaraki Prefecture

Condition: Minor edge tears

Set of 6 Vintage Japanese Advertising Matchboxes | Showa Era Bar, Café & Confectionery Matchbooks | 1950s–70s B Eco and purpleCollection of six original Japanese advertising matchboxes from the Showa era (circa 1950s1970s). Featuring bold mid century graphics and typography, the set includes advertisements for bars, cafs, tea rooms, restaurants, confectioneries, and local businesses. A wonderful collection of Japanese commercial art and ephemera, ideal for collectors of vintage matchboxes, graphic design, and mid century advertising. Each matchbox comes with a plastic cover