Health
The style of art found on Czech matchbox labels in the mid-20th century is characterized by a distinctive blend of modernist design, bold graphic elements, and ideological symbolism, reflecting the socio-political context of the period.
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Hygiene Belongs-Frequent Showers
This poster is part of a 1963 campaign promoting good health practice such as showering, bathing and brushing teeth. With this matchbox phillumeny ...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Pedicures
The 1963 campaign stressed the importance of cleanliness being part of an everyday routine and this poster shows a woman washing her feet as part o...
View full detailsThere Is Strength In Health
The first National Spartakiad – June 1955. Held every 5 years until 1985, this was a massive synchronised gymnastics event, designed to showcase Co...
View full detailsRemember To Only Eat Food With Clean Hands
Remember, Only Eat With Clean Hands! Because they were found in every household, matchboxes were a highly effective method for government messaging...
View full detailsFulfill Your Dreams
A mid 20th Century (1960) label promoting national savings. The text translates as "Savings will help you fulfill your dreams" With this match...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Training
An illustration of a woman stretching with a silhouette of a man in the background. The 1963 Healthy living campaign promoting healthy living throu...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Sun and Water
Emphasising the need for a healthy lifestyle , this poster states the “Hygiene includes – Sun and Water. Part of a 1963 programme promoting a heal...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Regular Dental Examination
Regular dental check ups are part of hygiene, from the 1963 social health programme. This phillumeny artwork displays the text " Hygiene Belongs- R...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Wash All Fruit and Vegetables
Washing your fruit and vegetables promotes hygiene. A poster depicting a woman washing food before preparation. This phillumeny artwork displays t...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Sleep With an Open Window
A poster depicting a woman sleeping. The text translates as – Hygiene includes sleeping with an open window. This phillumeny artwork displays the t...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Clean Clothing For Service Personnel
This phillumeny artwork displays the text "Clean Clothing For Service Personnel". With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch of h...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- A Pleasant Environment Whilst Eating
This phillumeny artwork displays the text "A Pleasant Environment Whilst Eating ". With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch of ...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Regular Dry-cleaning
1963. This phillumeny artwork displays the text "Regular Dry-cleaning ". With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch of history ...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Do Not Drink After Eating Fruit
1963. This phillumeny artwork displays the text "Do Not Drink After Eating Fruit ". With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch ...
View full detailsHygiene Belongs- Brush Your Teeth
1963 This phillumeny artwork displays the text "Brush Your Teeth ". With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch of history to yo...
View full detailsFruit Spread
C A mid-20th Century print from Eastern Europe promoting VK Fruit Spread. The text reads, " VK Fruit Spreads. For Schoolchildrens' dinner". With...
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