Vintage Matchbox Set, Swedish Folk Art & Coghlan’s Waterproof, 1960s–70s
• Three Swedish paper matchboxes made by The Swedish Match Co. , printed with colorful Dalarna Folk Art paintings and museum descriptions on the back.
• One Scandinavian Modern-style box with a thin wooden exterior and bold black-and-white geometric pattern.
• One Coghlan's Waterproof Wooden Safety Matches — made in Australia and distributed by Coghlan's Ltd. Canada.
All retain matches inside. A lovely collectible group representing Scandinavian design and vintage camping culture.
Contents
3 Boxes (Made in Sweden / The Swedish Match Co.)
approx. 4.25" x 2.5" 0.75"
Folk Art "Dalecarlian" series — each originally contained about 180 matches (remaining quantity unknown).
The reverse sides are printed with the painter's name, creation year, and museum information (e.g.,
The Zorn Collections
,
The Museum of Dalecarlia
).
These were likely produced during the 1960s-1970s as Swedish souvenirs or export items.
1 Box (Wooden Case / Unmarked)
approx. 4.25" x 2.5" 0.75"
Features a modern geometric motif.
Although the country of origin is not indicated, the design corresponds to the Scandinavian Modern style of the early 1970s.
1 Box (Coghlan's Waterproof Matches)
approx. 2" x 1.75" x 0.75"
Label reads:
Distributed by Coghlan's Ltd. Canada - Made in Australia.
Produced for the Canadian outdoor brand
Coghlan's
during the 1960s-1970s.
This waterproof matchbox was popular for camping and outdoor use, featuring the early black-and-orange packaging design now discontinued.
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