Matchbox cars were the gateway drug for countless auto enthusiasts. Most were used, abused, and lost long ago, but some small ...

At first, matchboxes were plain and utilitarian, designed purely for function. However, as with many objects in daily life, their aesthetic appeal began to catch the eye of designers. The matchbox ...

The first matchbox factory of Bengal opened at 30 Russa Road in 1892, decades after their invention in Europe. But Calcuttans were using matchsticks years before. A collection of imported matchboxes ...