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a matchbox label, a banana tree with a bunch of bananas, red background, Malayalam lettering at the top, text 'Venad Match Works Quilon' and 'Price Re 0-0-6'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439176584.jpg
a matchbox label, a bicycle with the Simco logo, yellow background, headline 'SIMCO CYCLE', text 'Southern India Match Co., Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1472718190.jpg
a matchbox label, a colourful bird on a branch, light blue background, Tamil headline, text 'Nava India Match Works' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524712925.jpg
a matchbox label, a dark bird perched inside a wreath of red flowers, yellow background, headline 'KUIL', text 'The Arasan Match Industries Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524489291.jpg
a matchbox label, a hooded cobra coiled inside a yellow circle, red background, headline 'Nagar' in English and Tamil, text 'Manorama Match Works Puduchur Angudi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524492995.jpg
a matchbox label, a black spider on a red web inside a yellow circle, red background, headline 'SPIDER', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Nava India Match Works'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453384261.jpg
a matchbox label, a closed black umbrella with a curved handle, yellow background, headline 'KUDAI', text 'Sankareswari Match Works' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510318156.jpg
a matchbox label, a blue bird perched on a flowering plant, yellow background, headline 'BLUE BIRD' in English and Hindi, text 'Syed Match Works Virudhunagar'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453385015.jpg
a matchbox label, a dark blue bird on a branch, light blue background, headline 'THE BIRD', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Pandyan Match Industries, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510768132.jpg
a matchbox label, a small girl talking on a telephone, yellow background, headline 'BABY', text 'The Baby Match Industries Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524543911.jpg
a matchbox label, two coconut palm trees, yellow background, headline 'COCOANUT TREES', text '50's Safety Matches' and 'Nataraja Match Works Gudiyattam'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524587775.jpg
a matchbox label, a couple with bicycles, a woman in a red sari and a man in a suit, headline 'COUPLE MATCHES', text 'Sago Match Factory Thachanallur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524596815.jpg
a matchbox label, a cow's head with a bell inside an oval, dark blue background, headline 'COW HEAD', text 'Shunmuga Match Factory' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510420128.jpg
a matchbox label, two crossed swords on a black shield, yellow background, Hindi headline, text 'Radhakrishna Match Works'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453387129.jpg
a matchbox label, a decorated bull charging, yellow background, headline 'Sallikattu Kalai', text 'Andavar Match Works' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524691137.jpg
a matchbox label, a brass pot with leaves and a coconut, red background, headline 'KALASAM', text 'Sarada Match Works Sattur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439203974.jpg
a matchbox label, a red horse rearing over a globe beside a white horse, yellow background, headline 'DOUBLE HORSE', text 'The Prabudha India Match Co. Salem'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524619289.jpg
a matchbox label, the Eiffel Tower with the word 'TOWER' across it, yellow background, text 'Made in India' and 'A.P. Agencies, Madras 2'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510444274.jpg
a matchbox label, a white elephant beside a palm tree, yellow background, headline 'ELEPHANT BRAND', text 'The National Match Works Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524625825.jpg
a matchbox label, a farmer ploughing a field with two oxen, yellow background, headline 'KISAN' in English and Hindi, text 'The Comorin Match Industries Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510460000.jpg
a matchbox label, two blue elephants facing each other, yellow background, headline 'ELEPHANT FIGHT', text 'Sivan Match Works, Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524641127.jpg
a matchbox label, a fisherman carrying a large fish over his shoulder, grey sky and sea, headline 'FISHER MAN', text 'Sivan Match Works Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510465314.jpg
a matchbox label, a five-headed cobra inside an oval, dark blue background, headline 'NAGIN', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Jeyaraj Match Works Ellayirampannai'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510467390.jpg
a matchbox label, a brass oil lamp with flames inside a sunburst, red background, headline 'SIMCO LIGHT', text 'The Southern India Match Company, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439181288.jpg
a matchbox label, a winged horse with a crowned woman's head, blue background, headline 'FLYING RANI' in English and Hindi, text 'Sree Narayanaswamy Match Factory, Pandarapuram'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510470360.jpg
a matchbox label, an ornate fountain among red roses, light blue sky, headline 'FOUNTAIN', text 'Safety Matches made in India'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1135248133.jpg
a matchbox label, a white fox walking in front of sun rays, headline 'FOX BRAND', text 'Oriental Match Works, Pudusuranguddi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524506427.jpg
a matchbox label, a goat's head inside an oval, dark blue background, headline 'GOAT HEAD', text 'Brilliant Match Works, Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510484700.jpg
a matchbox label, a goddess holding a tricolour flag seated by a lion, headline 'SWARAJ LAKSHMI', text 'Safety Matches made in India'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524724217.jpg
a matchbox label, a god driving a chariot pulled by a blue horse, yellow background, headline 'Sarathi', text 'St Josephs Match Factory Kalugumalai'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1613310988.jpg
a matchbox label, a goddess standing under an arch, black and white, headline 'SRI ANDAL', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Selvaraj Match Works Srivilliputtur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524722335.jpg
a matchbox label, the head of a red rooster, yellow background, headline 'GOLDEN COCK', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Nava India Match Works'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510489540.jpg
a matchbox label, golden oil lamps and a pot, maroon background, headline 'SUDAR' in English and Tamil, text 'Govt. Match Works Madras'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1613317406.jpg
a matchbox label, a blue hen with three chicks, yellow background, headline 'HEN BRAND', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Jayam Match Works, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510504050.jpg
a matchbox label, two lions holding an emblem with a map of India, light blue background, text 'The Hindusthan Match Industries Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524686565.jpg
a matchbox label, a horse's head inside an oval, black and white, headline 'THE GODA HEAD', text 'Sri Ram Match Works, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524700561.jpg
a matchbox label, a rider on a horse inside a green sunburst, red background, headline 'GOPI PAVAN', text 'Gopi Match Co.'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510550124.jpg
a matchbox label, a woman in a blue veil and a man side by side, yellow background, headline 'LAILA MAJNU', text 'J.B. Santdas & Co. Bajwada, Baroda' and Tamil text
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510539274.jpg
a matchbox label, a car tyre, cream background, headline 'TYRE BRAND', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Mahbubia Match Co'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510797504.jpg
a matchbox label, a goddess in a red sari holding a parrot under an arch, headline 'SRIANDAL', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Selvaraj Match Works Srivilliputtur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510548368.jpg
a matchbox label, a glass oil lamp glowing inside a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'BABY LIGHT', text 'Paulson Matches & Industries Irinjalakuda'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439195886.jpg
a matchbox label, a green parrot on a branch with red flowers in front of a red sun, yellow background, Malayalam headline, text 'Maheswari Match Works Quilon'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1535888501.jpg
a matchbox label, a spotted black deer leaping in front of a yellow moon, red background, headline 'MOON', text 'Lakshmi Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453398147.jpg
a matchbox label, a kangaroo with a joey in its pouch inside a yellow oval, red background, headline 'KANGAROO', text 'Chocker Match Works, Tirumangalam'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510591792.jpg
a matchbox label, a leaping deer in front of a red cogwheel sun, yellow background, headline 'DEER', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Ramanlal Mohanlal Bros. Surat' with Tamil text
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510628644.jpg
a matchbox label, a spotted deer leaping over blue waves in front of a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'MAAN', text 'Ramnad Match Industries'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524767967.jpg
a matchbox label, a leaping tiger inside a yellow oval, red background, Tamil headline, text 'Trade Mark Safety Matches' and 'Devasenapathi Match Works Sattur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453430567.jpg
a matchbox label, a tiger leaping through jungle leaves, yellow background, headline 'TAMCO', text 'The Anakapalle Match Co' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1525092407.jpg
a matchbox label, a roaring lion standing, red background, Hindi headline, text 'Safety Matches' and 'Kadiria Match Factory Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524812315.jpg
a matchbox label, a white lion lying on a blue ribbon in front of a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'LION', text 'Safety Matches Best Quality' and 'Pugalgiri Match Works, Dindigul'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524510419.jpg
a matchbox label, three pink lotus flowers growing from a pot, yellow background, Tamil headline, text 'National Indian Match Company Namakkal'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439201830.jpg
a matchbox label, a warrior king on a white horse inside a circle, red background, headline 'MAHARANA' in English and Hindi, text 'Super Deluxe Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510551948.jpg
a matchbox label, a portrait of a man in a saffron turban inside a sunburst, red background, headline 'VIVEKANANDA BEEDIES', text 'Sri Ambal Match Works Sattur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453400811.jpg
a matchbox label, a man fighting a leaping cheetah by palm trees and mountains, red and cream, headline 'CHEETA FIGHT', text 'Made in India' and 'Sulphur Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1121283902.jpg
a matchbox label, a tiger walking in front of a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'TIGER', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Meenakshi Match Factory Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453401977.jpg
a matchbox label, two gold coins with portraits, red background, headline 'ASHRAFI' in English, Urdu and Gujarati, text 'Made in India' and 'Sulphur Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1121262444.jpg
a matchbox label, a dark monkey sitting on a branch, olive background, headline 'MAKAD', text 'The Baby Match Industries Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510616208.jpg
a matchbox label, snowy blue mountains above a green valley and a river, headline 'GIRI', text 'Pugalgiri Match Works, Dindigul'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510555950.jpg
a matchbox label, the Indian tricolour flag with the chakra and Tamil text 'Jai Hind', yellow background, headline 'NATIONAL FLAG', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Thangamalai Match Works Puduchurangudi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524735711.jpg
a matchbox label, a tall brass oil lamp in front of a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'AMER JOTHI', text 'Bharath Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510560078.jpg
a matchbox label, palm trees by the sea with a steamship and a rising sun over mountains, headline 'INDIA', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Kasthuri Match Industries Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524741465.jpg
a matchbox label, two dark blue parrots on a branch in front of a red sunburst, yellow background, headline 'WE TWO', text 'The Arasan Match Industries, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524487189.jpg
a matchbox label, a peacock perched on a branch, yellow background, headline 'MOR' in English and Hindi, text 'Honey Match Works, Sattur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524460177.jpg
a matchbox label, a yellow penguin inside a black oval, red background, headline 'PENGUIN', text 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1037052459.jpg
a matchbox label, a pink and black penguin standing on ice, yellow background, headline 'PENGUIN', text 'Sri Balamurugan Match Works'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439206646.jpg
a matchbox label, a large red pineapple with green leaves, yellow background, headline 'PINE APPLE', text 'Indira Match Works, Pandalgudi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453406213.jpg
a matchbox label, a pink elephant walking among palm trees and hills, yellow background, headline 'ELEPHANT BRAND', text 'The Palaniappa Match Industries, Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510645088.jpg
a matchbox label, a pink lotus on dark water under a red sunset, headline 'KAMALAM', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Rajeswari Match Works, Pudusurangudi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453410149.jpg
a matchbox label, a large pink lotus flower with a bud, yellow background, headline 'RAJKAMAL', text 'Thangeswari Match Works Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1628137411.jpg
a matchbox label, the Qutub Minar tower under a crescent moon, blue sky, headline 'QUTUB MINAR' in English and Malayalam, text 'United Match Factory Chombala'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510669222.jpg
a matchbox label, a rainbow over a lake with palm trees and a setting sun, headline 'RAIN BOW', text 'Oriental Match Works Dindigul'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510674012.jpg
a matchbox label, a decorated temple chariot with big wheels in front of a sunburst, red background, Tamil headline, text 'Sivakumar Match Works Salem'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524898593.jpg
a matchbox label, a blue and red bird on a branch inside a halo, yellow background, headline 'BIRDIE BRAND', text 'Nirmal Match Works, Kozhikode' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510722544.jpg
a matchbox label, two red chilli peppers with green leaves, yellow background, Hindi text, text 'The Pioneer Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439183352.jpg
a matchbox label, a pink and white flower with green leaves, yellow background, headline 'CHINA FLOWER', text 'Selva Ganesh Match Works, Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524901085.jpg
a matchbox label, a stag and two small deer in a forest, yellow sky, headline 'NATIONAL PARK', text 'Safety Matches' and 'The Golden Match Industries Gudiyattam'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510621716.jpg
a matchbox label, a large pink hibiscus flower with a bud, yellow background, headline 'GNANAPUSHPAM', text 'Gnanapushpam Match Works Kovilpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1628138991.jpg
a matchbox label, three red tomatoes on a stem, yellow background, headline 'THREE MATULAIES', text 'Anusuya Match Industries, Sankaranainarkoil'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439205812.jpg
a matchbox label, a red horse rearing inside an oval, red and yellow, Hindi headline 'Ghoda', text 'Kadiria Match Factory Kovilpatti' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524907055.jpg
a matchbox label, a big red key, yellow background, headline 'CHAVI' in English and Hindi, text 'Damp-proof Safety Matches' and 'The Pioneer Match Works, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524911893.jpg
a matchbox label, red lilies with green leaves, yellow background, headline 'LILY', text 'Brilliant Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510736596.jpg
a matchbox label, a red lotus flower and buds on a stem, yellow background, headline 'KAMALA 50's Safety Matches', text 'Durga Match Co Kolagatla St, Vizianagaram'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1407029398.jpg
a matchbox label, a red winged horse inside a yellow starburst, dark blue background, Hindi headline 'Ghoda', text 'Brilliant Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510739690.jpg
a matchbox label, a dark red rooster crowing, yellow background, Tamil headline, text 'Safety Matches' and 'Thangam Match Works Makkinampatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510741766.jpg
a matchbox label, a red flower with green leaves, yellow background, headline 'RED FLOWER', text 'Ramnad Industries Ltd Match Works Thammanaickanpatti'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524922869.jpg
a matchbox label, a red winged horse, yellow background, headline 'MAGIC HORSE', text 'Ananda Match Co. Tirumangalam'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510604638.jpg
a matchbox label, a grey rhinoceros on green grass, light blue sky, headline 'KANDA', text 'Srivi Dhanalakshmi Limited Match Works Srivilliputtur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524923749.jpg
a matchbox label, four bells inside a frame with fan-shaped corners, yellow background, headline 'TAN-TAN' in English, Hindi and Urdu, text 'Safety Matches' and 'Radha Colour Match Factory'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510747276.jpg
a matchbox label, a roaring lion running, red background, headline 'BURMA LION', text 'Jothi Match Works Sattur'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510349470.jpg
a matchbox label, a black big cat silhouette in front of a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'LEO MATCH', text 'Vasantha Match Industries S. India'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1453415167.jpg
a matchbox label, a saint in a yellow robe and garland seated inside a sunburst, red background, headline 'SAYEE BABA', text 'Tenzing Match Works, Tiruthangal'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439208806.jpg
a matchbox label, a sailing ship and a palm tree silhouette at sunset, red sky, headline 'SHIP', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Madras Match Works Ltd'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1524929933.jpg
a matchbox label, two red monkeys smoking pipes, yellow background, headline 'JOKER', a round 'India' stamp, text 'Teckchand Tillumal Pilibhit (U.P.)'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439209834.jpg
a matchbox label, a man in an army cap and round glasses saluting in front of a flag, headline 'KADIRIA JAI HIND', text 'Safety Matches' and 'Subbaraju Match Works'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1628360799.jpg
a matchbox label, a squirrel holding a nut on a branch, olive background, headline 'ANIL', text 'The National Match Works Sivakasi' and 'Safety Matches'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510276450.jpg
a matchbox label, a tall sugarcane plant, yellow background, Hindi text, text 'Thilagaraj Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1614238288.jpg
a matchbox label, a black swan swimming in front of a red sunburst, yellow background, headline 'SWAN BRAND', text 'Jamuna Match Industries, Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1525090799.jpg
a matchbox label, a red palace with domes, framed by stars and the words 'Superior Quality', headline 'MAHAL', text 'Pazhancottai Match Factory'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1614270918.jpg
a matchbox label, a tall carved temple tower, yellow sky, Tamil headline, text 'Safety Matches' and 'Sundaram Match Industries, Madurai'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1510561900.jpg
a matchbox label, a decorated temple chariot in front of a sunburst, red background, Tamil headline, text 'Lotus Match Works Sivakasi'
Wikimedia Commons (MatchboxPosters collection scan)
https://commons.wikimedi…BP1439175754.jpg
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Indian Matchbox Labels

197 vintage Indian matchbox labels, one label per image, each with a hand-written English caption. It was assembled to train the two style LoRAs in spearb0lt/Indian-Matchbox-Art-Style-Text-to-Image-Generator (trigger word phlmx); the training notebooks are on GitHub.

Contents

file what
mb_001.jpg to mb_197.jpg the labels, JPEG, short side 1 039 to 2 048 px (134 portrait, 63 landscape or square)
mb_001.txt to mb_197.txt the caption of each image, same name (the kohya convention, read by the notebooks)
metadata.csv file_name, text (the caption), source, source_url: what the dataset viewer and load_dataset read
sources.csv per image: size, caption, source, source URL, original file name, and processing notes
from datasets import load_dataset
ds = load_dataset("spearb0lt/Indian-Matchbox-Labels", split="train")   # columns: image, text, source, source_url

Captions

Each caption describes the content and the printed text, not the style, so that a LoRA's trigger word, not ordinary words, absorbs the look. The shape is a matchbox label, <what is shown>, <background colour>, headline '<main word>', text '<other printed text>':

a matchbox label, a white lion lying on a blue ribbon in front of a yellow sunburst, red background, headline 'LION', text 'Safety Matches Best Quality' and 'Pugalgiri Match Works, Dindigul'

Text in Indian scripts is named (for example "Malayalam lettering at the top") rather than transcribed.

Sources and processing

source images
Wikimedia Commons (scans from the MatchboxPosters collection) 131
Internet Archive (matchboxpostersarchive) 46
collected from other websites (original site not recorded) 20
  • Upscaling. Most originals are small scans, so 186 images were upscaled 2x or 4x with caidas/swin2SR-compressed-sr-x4-48 followed by Lanczos resizing; 11 are at their original size. Each image's note in sources.csv says which.
  • Cropping. Two images were cropped to the label.
  • Duplicates. Checked with SHA-256, a perceptual hash and DINO image embeddings; none remain.

Licence and intended use

The labels are historical commercial prints. Where the source file name gives a date, it is mostly "circa 1940s" (103 images), with some "circa 1920s" (17), "mid-century" (15) and "1960s" (2); 60 have no date. These dates come from the uploaders and were not verified. Their copyright status has not been verified: the Wikimedia Commons and Internet Archive items carry the uploaders' own licence statements, and the 20 images from other websites have unknown rights. The dataset is shared for research and education only; check the rights of individual images before any other use. The per-image source_url lets you do that.

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