Archivist Gallery • Long Safety Matches

This beautiful box of long, slender matches is letterpress printed in rural England and designed by Parisian illustrator Ariane Butto. Her romantic style and bright color pallet always make for eye-catching and joyful designs. You know, "put a bird on it."

Size: 11.5"L x 2.5"W x 2"H

Archivist Gallery is a family‑run design and letterpress studio founded in 1996 by William and Sarah Allardice. Drawing inspiration from archival imagery—especially from the Natural History Museum—they create British‑made stationery, greeting cards, prints, and luxury matchboxes that blend heritage craftsmanship with playful design. The business owns one of the UK’s largest dedicated letterpress print facilities, upholds values like sustainability and integrity, and aims to bring joy through conscious giving.