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Swedish Matchbox Labels

Some very smart , mostly Swedish, vintage matchbox labels I recently re-discovered in my archives:

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  A striking #beswick #beswickpottery #artdeco era vase with influences of #futurism

  #1930s, timeless, ball vase by #ditmarurbach #czechpottery with what is often referred to as an “alienware” glaze

  #rorstrandsweden “Karin” , a new find, denim or #indigo blue and white , probably #1960s- seems quite rare. #rorstrand #swedishdesign #nordic

  Wonderful #midcentury #illustration #graphicdesign by David Knight, 1954 for #paulgallico ‘s “Love of Seven Dolls” -charming little story too. Published by Michael Joseph Ltd, #bloomsbury

  Happy Birthday #stiglindberg . Born on this day 1916. One of worlds most important post war #designers

  John Campbell #johncampbellpottery #1930s #tasmania large earthenware jug #australianceramics

  Interesting #ikebana #ikebanavase from Yamasan Japan c1960s - black gloss #glaze unlike the matt, textured and footed pieces usually seen from this maker.

  #martinboydpottery #martinboyd egg cups - #1950s #australianceramics #studiopottery

  More details of the patterns on the #1950s boys “nurseryware” from earlier. #midwinter UK #midwinterpottery - design by #jessietait #britishdesign #nostalgic

  Looking like a contemporary #artwork - quite a beautiful #insecthotel spotted at #adelaidebotanicgardens
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