The Rhinoceros

A powerfully stylized rhinoceros strides across a sun‑yellow field, framed by curved banners reading “THE RHINOCEROS / SAFETY MATCHES.” The tiny “match‑head” motifs at the banner ends, the stippled shading underfoot, and the red‑black‑yellow palette are hallmarks of early 20th‑century match‑label design. Animal brands like Rhinoceros were created for export and multilingual markets—bold pictures that a buyer could recognize at a glance—making this a classic of phillumeny (match‑label collecting). Our reproduction scales the original pocket label into wall art while preserving its crisp lines and vintage character.

Print Details 

• Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils), sturdy and durable.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent for sustainability.

Sizes & border

• Offered in multiple landscape (horizontal) sizes (see options).

• To keep the original match‑label proportions without cropping, we add a white border of ~0.5–1 inch around the image. Border width varies by size so the full artwork remains visible.

• Listed dimensions are total sheet size; the image area is smaller due to the border.