🌹🕯️ A captivating pocket‑size relic from the 1970s, this damp‑proof “Rosebud” matchbox features striking embossed rose-red and forest-green art, ideal for enhancing your vintage bar cart, cozy fireplace nook, or terrarium vignette. Crafted by Universal (Ohio) Match Corp. in 1977, its “strike-on-box/safety” functionality blends utility with nostalgic design. Each box contains 30 pocket-size wood matches—perfect for moody candle moments or stylish tabletop displays.
Overall in good vintage/UNUSED condition. Please note that the box and plastic cover to the set do show some wear. Please see all of the photos. 🌹🕯️
⌛History Behind The Piece⌛ Rooted in early 20th-century industrial design, the Ohio Match Co.—later under Universal Match—was founded in 1895 and pioneered safety “reverse-strike” boxes by the late 1930s. By 1977, their Rosebud line exemplified mid-century graphic flair and practical elegance, embodying collectible Americana with everyday function.
Match Box Dimensions (Approximate): 2.1" L : 1.4" W : 0.5" HÂ
