Name/Title
MatchbookEntry/Object ID
2023.32.151Description
10-cent Matchbook advertising “53 orientals.”
The front of the matchbook showcases stamps from various countries, including Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and more.
On the back of the matchbook is the message:
“Gathered from strange lands of the mysterious Far East - this valuable collection of 53 genuine postage stamps from Borneo, Burma, Hong Kong, Malay-sia, Nepal, Siam, Sarawak, Singapore, Viet Nam, etc.
Supernatural Demon-God (half man, half bird), ferocious wild beasts, ceremonial dancers, weird oriental idols, other exotic subjects. Guaranteed worth over $1.50 at standard catalog prices!
ONLY WITH SPECIAL COUPON INSIDE.”Collection
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Match industry, Matches, MatchcoversMaterial
Wood, CARDBOARD, MetalColor
White, Gray, Blue, Silver, Black, Green, Yellow, Red, Orange, BrownRelationships
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St. JosephState/Province
Missouri
