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Laika the Astronaut Dog matchbox label t-shirt
Lucky Yellow Lab long sleeved T-shirt
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AP photo by Alexei Nikolsky
A lovely tribute, especially the red carnations at her feet. Read more about this new Russian monument to the space dog, Laika, at Telstar Logistics’ blog, a funny, space-y, clever blog that USA Today hails for its "higher-than-average percentage of stuff that [hasn’t been] seen anywhere else."
Via Boing Boing — a directory of wonderful things.
And don’t forget about my own tribute to Laika — my T-shirts — available here and here.
November 3, 2007 was the 50th anniversary of Laika the Russian space dog’s doomed launch in Sputnik 2. I had planned to write an extensive post about how she has gone on to influence our popular culture. But honestly, her story made me too sad, and I let the anniversary slip by.
Since then, Laika keeps popping up in my life, in news stories, in emails, art exhibits, and matchbox labels. I think she wanted her day of recognition. And no one deserves it more than this poor little street mutt sent on a reckless mission for the glory of heartless men.
This Laika film/Zune ad by Ro Rao gives her story a bittersweet twist of a happy ending. Music is by the Aliens.
Originally spotted on NOTCOT.
Hello, my name is Moira and I’m a phillumenist.
phil·lu·men·ist \fi-_lü-m_-nist\ n. One who collects matchbooks or matchbox labels.
It happened for me almost immediately when I discovered Jane McDevitt’s collection of Eastern European mid-century matchbox labels on Flickr. From there, I moved on to ebay where I bought eight dog-themed labels from a Dutch dealer named Stampede. Now, I’m shouting it out to the world and I don’t care who hears. I love matchbox labels!
If you do too, here are some of my favorites that I put on a line of t-shirts, sweatshirts, kids and baby clothes that you might enjoy.
The Dog vintage matchbox label from India. Women’s long sleeved black t-shirt.
The Swedish Dog matchbox label men’s t-shirt. I love the Shepard Fairey style. Or maybe Shepard Fairey has a Swedish Dog matchbox style.
Three Poodles matchbox label from Sweden. Again, it’s got a little Fairey in it. This pink t-shirt would be great for Valentine’s day!
Laika the Russian space dog vintage matchbox label on a kids baseball jersey.
Adorable Scottie and Westie onesie with The Dog brand vintage matchbox label from Macau.
See my whole line here with many non-dog images including zoo animals and space travel.