Early sparks in our country all displayed content and forms that were consistent with the appreciation and habits of the people of our country, both in their own content and in their individual forms. There was no shortage of sparkling packaging of good fortune that symbolized good forerunners. If the dragon is seen by the public as a fetish, sprite, or auspicious object, it is a pattern commonly used on sparks.
Sparks is a collection of enthusiasts' names for matches. Sparks, also known as matchbox stickers, match decorative paintings, foreign paper, matchsticks, matchsticks, matchsticks, etc., it is the main package of match matches showing match production units and brands, play a role in landscaping and publicity.
The spark collection, usually referred to as sparks and matches, and spark-related items, is broad. Since the British pharmacist John Walker made the world's first friction match in 1827 and used his own avatar to create a match trademark, people have become increasingly interested in spark collections and become one of the top five plane collections in the world today. Although nowadays the major cities along the coast use lighters on weekdays, there is still a large market for matches in rural China.
In 1877, China's first national match factory - Shanghai Manufacturing was born in Shanghai at the time of Da Ma Road Dong Tian, ​​and used the "Mark" brand trademark for the first time. Due to the weak capital, ear oil and medicinal materials were purchased from foreign countries, and it was also a manual operation. It was difficult to compete with foreign companies at that time, and the history of shutting down the industry shortly after its debut was not well known.
Early sparks in our country all displayed content and forms that were consistent with the appreciation and habits of the people of our country, both in terms of individual content and in singles. There was no shortage of sparkling packaging of auspicious content that implied good forerunners. If the dragon is seen by the public as a fetish, sprite, or auspicious object, it is a pattern commonly used on sparks.
Reflecting from the sparks that reflect the progress of the era, collectors deeply felt that the sparks recorded the struggle, harvest, and happiness of the people and reflected the suffering, shame, and grief of the nation. Such as "Zhongshan Brand" to commemorate sparks, use the portrait of Mr. Sun Yat-sen as the interim president of the Nanjing government. From his deep eyes and slightly narrowed, closed lips, we seem to see the heart and revolution of great people. The determination in the end. The "Beautiful Brand" spark of Greater China Match Company is also the testimony of China's national industry boycotting foreign goods and the impact of foreign investment in the Chinese match market after the "Five Defects" campaign.
Spark fusion and practicality in one. For example, in the “Huangshan Scenery†tour of the Wuhu Match Factory, designers used gouache techniques to depict the sights of Huangdu’s Tiandu Peak, the monkey’s view of the sea, the welcome guest’s pine, and other attractions, together with the seal seal, printing and painting, complement each other, and make a play in the hands of a box. Matches not only become exquisite handicrafts, but also guide tourists.
Chinese and foreign literary masterpieces are often seen on sparks, and famous paintings are not lacking in sparks. The content on the sparks is full of the flavor of the times. It involves a wide range of aspects. The contents of life can almost be found in the sparks in miniature. With the changes of the times, the number of people using matches has been decreasing, but sparks have become more and more popular with people. The collection of sparks such as "Auspicious Sparks", "8th National Games", "Macao Sparks" and other collectors' editions have come into being. People's welcome is the best example.
Source: China Cultural Relics News Author: Wei Qing