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Vintage “Kopper Kitchen” Coffee Shop Matchbook
Waikiki / Honolulu, Hawaii
Mid-century illustrated advertising matchbook
A charming vintage restaurant matchbook from Kopper Kitchen Coffee Shop, featuring cheerful mid-century cartoon artwork and classic island diner offerings. This piece highlights the golden era of Waikiki tourism and Hawaiian restaurant culture.
🌺 Front & Back Graphics
• Smiling chef illustration in island attire
• Advertises Pancake Korner, Juicy Burgers & Wiki Dinners
• “Open from 7 A.M.”
• Warm mustard-yellow background with red & brown graphics
🏝️ Inside Advertising
• Promotes Spencecliff Restaurants in and around Waikiki & Honolulu
• Lists multiple historic dining locations including:
• Ala Moana Coffee Shop
• Fisherman’s Wharf
• Colonial House Cafeteria
• Hob Nob
• Merry Monarch
• Kopper Kitchen
A wonderful piece of Hawaii ephemera, perfect for collectors of:
• Vintage matchbooks
• Hawaiian tourism memorabilia
• Mid-century advertising
• Tiki, diner, and coffee shop collectibles
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📌 Condition
Good vintage condition
• Matchbook is intact with several original matches remaining
• Visible wear, light creasing, and age toning consistent with age
• Graphics remain bold and readable
• Staple present
📸 Please review all photos carefully — they show the exact item you will receive.
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📐 Details
• Era: c. 1950s–1960s
• Original advertising matchbook
• Made for promotional restaurant use
