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DESCRIPTION
Vintage lot of 20 advertising matchbooks featuring classic Minnesota and Twin Cities businesses. Includes restaurants, bars, hotels, studios, and local establishments primarily from St. Paul, Minneapolis, Stillwater, Bloomington, New Hope, and surrounding areas. A great regional ephemera lot with strong mid-century to late-20th-century graphic design appeal.
Notable names and themes include dining, nightlife, hotels, studios, and local businesses such as Sunshine Factory, Bamboo Village, Osman Temple, Summit Manor, Woolley’s Restaurant, Radisson St. Paul Hotel, Orient Express, Mad Capper, and more. Excellent variety with bold colors, typography, and regional history.
Perfect for collectors of vintage advertising, matchbook art, Minnesota memorabilia, or bar & restaurant ephemera.
CONDITION
Good vintage condition overall with typical light wear from age and handling. Some covers show minor scuffing, edge wear, or staple oxidation. No major damage noted.
See photos for details
Color may vary slightly due to lighting
ITEM SPECIFICS
Type: Matchbook Covers
Quantity: 20
Region: Minnesota / Twin Cities
Cities Included: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Stillwater, Bloomington, New Hope, Madison WI (event)
Era: Mid-Century to Late 20th Century
Material: Cardboard / Paper
Features: Advertising, Regional Businesses, Restaurant & Bar Ephemera
Theme: Travel, Dining, Nightlife, Local History, Americana
THEME
Vintage Advertising, Minnesota History, Mid-Century Design, Restaurant Ephemera, Bar Memorabilia, Americana, Travel, Collectibles