Advertising Matchbox Labels in Japan Taishō & Shōwa Era Japanese basket Shoulder width 20

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Advertising Matchbox Labels in Japan Taishō & Shōwa Era Japanese basket Shoulder width 20A fascinating survey of Japanese advertising matchbox labels from the Taish and early Shwa periods (c. 19121945). Featuring hundreds of colorful reproductions, this volume showcases the remarkable graphic design of vintage Japanese matchbox labels used to promote cafs, hotels, theaters, cigarettes, cosmetics, department stores, and other businesses. The labels capture the bold typography, Art Deco influences, and everyday commercial culture of early