{"product_id":"harewood-bird-garden-penguin-matchbox-holder-souvenir-matchbox","title":"Harewood Bird Garden Penguin Matchbox Holder with Souvenir Matchbox","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage \u003cstrong\u003eHarewood Bird Garden souvenir matchbox holder\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with a penguin against an icy landscape. The cream-coloured, textured holder has a reddish-brown upper rim, green detailing around the base and the words ‘Matches’ and ‘Harewood Bird Garden’ on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is the photographed yellow souvenir matchbox, illustrated with Harewood House and labelled ‘Harewood House and Park Nr Leeds’ and ‘Home of The Earl And Countess of Harewood’. Together they make an evocative display piece for collectors of Yorkshire souvenirs, penguin-themed objects or matchbox memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarewood Bird Garden penguin-decorated matchbox holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the photographed Harewood House and Park souvenir matchbox, containing matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream, reddish-brown and green decoration with a textured finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker, material and exact production date have not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned souvenir condition with surface marks, discolouration and wear to the painted decoration and edges. The matchbox has rubbing and wear to its sleeve, label and corners. Matches are present, but their age and usability have not been established; offered as a collectable display item. Please browse all photographs for a closer look at the details and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA little Harewood history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarewood House near Leeds is an eighteenth-century country house. In 1970, the 7th Earl and Countess of Harewood created its Bird Garden, which became a much-loved visitor attraction for more than fifty years. Its work included captive breeding programmes that contributed to bird conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bird Garden closed to visitors in 2023, and its birds, including the penguins, were rehomed at other zoos. This souvenir recalls that chapter of Harewood’s visitor history; the garden’s opening date does not establish when this particular piece was made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55847428260179,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Harewood_Bird_Garden_Penguin_Matchbox_Holder.jpg?v=1794459027","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/products\/harewood-bird-garden-penguin-matchbox-holder-souvenir-matchbox","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}