Bicycle - Vintage Matchbox Label

India manufacturer · 2026-07-14T23:08:28Z

Vintage matchbox label artwork, restored and digitised from mid-20th century commercial printing. Origin: India, circa 1940s. Printed for: SIMCO. Indian matchbox labels reflect a vibrant tradition of commercial illustration, combining local mythology, wildlife, and folk motifs with European lithographic printing influences introduced during the colonial era. Illustration of a bicycle with the brand name simco. Subject: bicycle. Yellow and red tones. Vibrant palette. Folk Art design. Matchbox labels (phillumeny) from South Asia are sought by collectors for their bold graphic design and as a historical record of mid-century commercial printing. This label features transport imagery typical of the period. View item on our website: matchboxposters.com Part of the MatchboxPosters vintage matchbox label collection.