This handsome fellow was found in an incredible collection of vintage matchbox labels compiled by Maraid Design. Most of the labels in this collection are from Eastern Europe in the 1950s and 60s. As Maraid writes on her blog, matchbox labels from this part of the world and this time period embraced modern design while documenting a variety of historical subjects.
Via one of my favorite design blogs Grain Edit | Thanks to Jason for spotting it.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Love it!
October 16th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I love this label. Anybody know where to buy it as a poster?
Thanks
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:24 am
I’m from Poland, I cant remember this one, but when I was young there was another picture of cat on matchbox. Black cat. Like in third post: http://www.collections.pl/zapalki-pudelka-rozne-vt7032.htm
I found also this “cat pattern” on hand made jewelry: http://www.pakamera.pl/bransoletki-decoupage-prl-black-cat-zam-dla-gosi-nr406605.htm