COLLECTING MATCH-RELATED EPHEMERA
As well as collecting matchbox labels, skillets, booklets, whole boxes and vesta tins, I also collect related ephemeral items related to the industry.
Items included in this group can be categorized as –
Match factory envelopes Match factory letterheads
Advertising booklets Advertising Posters
Invoices & Receipts Credit notes
Telegrams Badges
Debenture and Share Certificates
Invitation cards Business cards
Other general ephemera advertising matches -
Playing Cards
Calendars
Drink Coasters
Cigarette & Trade Cards (match stick puzzles)
Bus tickets
Some of these can be quite elusive to obtain as most were of a much less quantity than their main product issues i.e. labels, booklets, skillets, etc.
This exhibit shows a variety of match-related ephemera associated with Bryant & May whose factories were located in the UK, Australia & New Zealand.
You may not have thought of adding these “go withs” to your mainstream collection, but I quite enjoy collecting them.
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