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Redheads Matchbox Labels - "Charles & Diana" series

Redheads
1981
Subcollections
Smoking Accessories
Souvenirs
Overview

Set of 6 matchboxes with a different coloured label depicting images of Diana & Charles Wedding Day, including:

(a) Engagement of Lady Diana & Prince Charles
(b) Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer & Countess Raine Spencer (parents of the bride)
(c) Queen Elizabeth (mother of the groom)
(d) Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (father of the groom)
(e) Wedding was held at St Paul's Cathedral, London
(f) Prince Charles

Historical information

Redheads printed a set of matchbox labels commemorating the marriage of Charles and Diana on 29 July 1981.

A collector of matchbox labels is called a Phillumenist.

NOTE: This collection is incomplete - currently have only six matchbox labels.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2026.190
Item type
Collectibles
Objects
Souvenirs
Themes
Leisure
Social History
Material
Cardboard
Paper
Weight
3 g
Inscriptions and markings

"Redheads. Contents 47 Matches. Made in Australia. Bryant & May"
"The Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, Wednesday 29 July 1981"

Contextual information

The Royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place on Wednesday 29 July 1981 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England.

Keywords
matchbox
Royal Wedding
Place made
Australia
Year
1981
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Monday, 6 July, 2026
Completeness
100
Busselton Historical Society

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Redheads Matchbox Labels - "Charles & Diana" series
Redheads Matchbox Labels - "Charles & Diana" series
Wedding of Charles & Diana
Digiital photograph of Wedding Day

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