Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow is the creative force behind the restaurant empire, which began with a Valentine's Day opening in London in 1968.The restaurant almost immediately became gathering places for artists, celebrities, and fashion icons, with many artists creating portraits of Michael Chow. Here the matchbooks feature a portrait on the cover of Mr. Chow from 1968 and a reverse 'food painting' by Ed Ruscha 1973 for Mr. Chow Beverly Hills which opened in 1974. In unstruck condition with pull out matches, showing minor age appropriate wear. A scarce find and a must for any collector. Sold individually.