Agfacolor / Kuva-Sampo Oy – Finnish Photographic Services Advertising Matchbook Sleeve (c.1960s–1970s)

Description

Agfacolor / Kuva-Sampo Oy – Finnish Photographic Services Advertising Matchbook Sleeve (c.1960s–1970s)

🏷 Publisher: Mainostikku Hamina
📍 Market: Finland
📦 Type: Promotional matchbook sleeve
🔥 Contents: Sleeve only (matches not present)
🗣 Language: Finnish
📅 Era: c.1960s–1970s
🎨 Design: Bold black and red graphic layout with Agfacolor branding and photographic service information

Description:
Original vintage Finnish advertising matchbook sleeve produced for Agfacolor in collaboration with Kuva-Sampo Oy, promoting domestic colour film processing services in Helsinki. The sleeve advertises fast turnaround Agfacolor colour film development, including Super 8, professional, and medical films — a snapshot of mid-century photographic infrastructure before consumer labs became widespread.

The design is particularly strong, using a high-contrast black and red colour scheme with clean typography and the iconic Agfacolor branding. The reverse provides full business details for Kuva-Sampo Oy in Helsinki-Lauttasaari, grounding the piece firmly in Finnish photographic history.

A solid example of Nordic commercial ephemera that bridges photography, advertising, and graphic design — ideal for collectors of camera history, Agfa material, or Scandinavian print design.

Condition:
Good vintage condition. Light age-related toning and minor handling wear visible. Fold lines intact. No structural damage. No matches present.