The American Flamingo | Square - Safety Matches
€10.00
A Tribute to Our Origins (1998-2025)
Our story began in 1998, deep in the archives of the Natural History Museum—an heritage we proudly celebrate. In 2025, we honor this legacy with a special-edition matchbox collection, crafted in collaboration with the museum. Each design reflects the wonder of natural history, blending scientific artistry with functional beauty.
These exclusive matchboxes feature intricate illustrations inspired by museum archives—think botanical specimens, vintage scientific diagrams, and timeless natural motifs. Perfect for collectors, design enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates history in the palm of their hand.
✨ Why This Collection Is Special:
✔ Official Natural History Museum collaboration – A piece of scientific heritage
✔ Archivist’s 25+ year legacy – Celebrating our archival roots
✔ Striking vintage-inspired designs – Nature meets nostalgia
✔ Premium-quality matchboxes – Functional art for everyday use
Limited-edition release – Own a fragment of history with these museum-worthy matchboxes.
Often bought together with
Fancy Cat Safety Extra-long Matches
€14.00
Archivist was founded as a letterpress printer in the UK in 1994 working with the visual archives of the Natural History Museum. We feature a selection of oversized matchbooks, designed by Archivist in their signature nostalgic style. Practical and functional, they make lighting fires, storm lanterns and big candles a breeze.
We think a box of these matches, together with a bottle of wine, makes a fantastic host*ess gift.
Box contains 45 matches measuring 280 mm long
Box dimensions: 290 x 60 x 50 cm
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Wonder Woman Matches
€10.00
Archivist was founded as a letterpress printer in the UK in 1994 working with the visual archives of the Natural History Museum. We feature a selection of oversized matchbooks, designed by Archivist in their signature nostalgic style. Practical and functional, they make lighting fires, storm lanterns, and big candles a breeze.
We think a box of these long matches, together with a bottle of something bubbly, makes a perfect gift for the wonder woman in your life.
- Box contains 100 matches, each measuring 100mm long
- Dimensions 110 x 110 x 50 mm
- Designed By Archivist
*stick colour may vary from that shown in image
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Strike it Lucky Matches
€10.00
Archivist was founded as a letterpress printer in the UK in 1994 working with the visual archives of the Natural History Museum. We feature a selection of oversized matchbooks, designed by Archivist in their signature nostalgic style. Practical and functional, they make lighting fires, storm lanterns and big candles a breeze.
We think a box of these matches, together with a bottle of wine, makes a fantastic host*ess gift.
Box contains 100 matches, each measuring 100mm longDimensions 110 x 110 x 50 mm
Designed By Archivist
*stick colour may vary from that shown in image View full product details