Monday, July 29

Phillumeny




No I didn't know what it was either, but Phillumeny is the proper name for matchbox label collecting.

I've seen lots of images of Eastern European labels doing the rounds on Pinterest, and thought I'd start a little collection of my own.  I was thrilled with these first sheets that I got from Ebay, I'm properly hooked now, I want more!

This collection on Flickr has some absolute gems.  These designs by French artist Nathalie Lété are also calling to me.


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  1. These are great Flora, nice to find some uncut sheets, they would look great framed...such fab mini artworks arent they! it's definitely an addictive hobby - I've got a collection myself (started by my dad!) once you start you can't stop! Well at least they don't take up much room:)

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    1. Oh yes, I've seen some lovely ones on your blog! Must get these framed, they're sitting in the envelope still!

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  2. love these, would love a collection to frame. he looks a bit like woody allen in sleeper :-)

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    1. I'm more worried about that curly hair on the end of his tweezers... ouch.

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