Czech Republic
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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The Perfect Modern Receivers. Tesla. Bratislava
With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch of history to your collection. Fine art print (200gsm) A museum-quality fine art pri...
View full detailsThe People's Association of Bag Carriers.
Regina was a people’s co-operative manufacturing leather goods in Hradec, Kralove. This poster features a graphic image of a leather handbag and da...
View full detailsPlastic Materials. A Winning Path
Forging a Victorious Path (1950). A vintage design from the mid-20th Century promoting the growing plastics industry. The abstract jagged shapes i...
View full detailsEnamel And Sheet- Metal Products.
Sfinx,a National Enterprise group making enamel and tin products. A vintage promotional image for the company based in Frydlant. Sfinx was famous f...
View full detailsStadion S11 Moped. Wheels As smooth As A sewing machine.
The famous Stadion S11 moped, a classic machine from Czechoslovakia. This moped, made between 1957 and 1962, was often known as the “Goat’s Breath”...
View full detailsYoung Front Today. Delivering Daily to You All
Mlada Fronta, “Young Front Today“ A daily newspaper for all. The newspaper is still in existence and coincidentally shares its name with a French e...
View full detailsKoh -I-Noor. The Sign of Quality
Koh-I-Noor, The Symbol of Quality – Fastening the World for 50 years. The slogan highlights the company’s long history in making press studs, pins ...
View full details1960 Olympic Games - Gymnastics
Celebrating the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, this print depicts a gymnast. With this matchbox phillumeny art piece, you can add a touch of history to...
View full detailsHanacka - Dresses and Coats (Red)
The text reads : "Hanacka - The Mark Of Quality. Dresses and Coats " One of a pair of prints advertising the Czech clothing House of Hanacka from 1...
View full detailsDelicate Laundry
The text reads : " Trust Us to Sew Your Delicate Laundry" A Fine Art fashion print from mid-20th Century Prague Available on highest quality Fine ...
View full detailsMilitary Fitness Race
A print showing a ski race in 1957. This was the Falcon Military Fitness Race in what was then Czechoslovakia. With this matchbox phillumeny art p...
View full detailsCondensed Milk
Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. - Simple, elegant design - Premium, fine art pape...
View full detailsMeopta. A Camera For Everyone
The Meopta 3d camera. In production from 1961, the camera was sold as a portable user-friendly option for the general public – the text translates ...
View full detailsSafe At Work. Protective Equipment And Clothing
Safe at Work. A poster promoting safety at work and protective clothing from a Czech company named Rempro, a state enterprise in mid-20th Century C...
View full detailsBohemia Glass. 1766
Bohemia Glass. Established 1766. A modern retro style illustration of two carafes, or pitchers, set against a red and white background, marking the...
View full detailsEnamel And Sheet- Metal Products - Red
MARS - Sheet metal and enamel products. Established in 1903, this company has a long history of metalworking, producing a wide range of metal goods...
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 detailsBuild A New Settlement: PROMSTAV Prague
Come and Build Housing Estates. A message from the Prumstav Praha construction company, hooping to recruit workers to build homes in Pribram . Part...
View full detailsYour House Deserves Flowers
Flowers Belong in Your Home. A retro style information poster featuring a vintage style illustration of a bunch of flowers in a vase. A promotion ...
View full detailsWomen In Transport
Women into Urban Transport. A poster from 1945 encouraging women to take up roles in industry traditionally taken by men, in this case public trans...
View full detailsOstrava 64 Exhibition
Ostrava 1964. A poster promoting the Ostrava trade exhibition, which took place in June 1964. The exhibition was entitled “ For a Socialist Living ...
View full detailsGood Quality Batteries
Quality Batteries. An illustration of two “Batteria” batteries, which were produced in Slany, in the 1950's and 60's. The poster dates from around ...
View full detailsState Insurance Company. Sign Up For Your Benefit
A poster to encourage workers to enrol with the State Insurance Company. Such posters were common in the mid 20th Century. They appeared not just o...
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