Archivist was founded in 1998 by husband & wife duo William & Sarah

As the name might suggest; the archives of the Natural History Museum is where it first began. Although the archives have changed the enthusiasm for hunting for images has not gone. Collaborating with artists all over the world, they have created the finest range of British Letterpress Cards, Prints and lest we forget our luxury matches

Our best selling square match boxes is where it all started! Making fabulous, fun & practical gifts for any occasion!

Toxin free unlike other matches ours don't contain harmful toxins like sulphur or zinc oxide

We are plastic free! All products are either 100% recyclable or biodegradable. A card or matchbox is nothing without the paper it is printed on; so we are happy to announce that we only use sustainably sourced wood. We are plastic free! All our cellos are biodegradable, so just put them in your food bin.

Packaging is FSC accredited

FREE standard delivery on orders over £40 and within SG8 postcodes

Standard delivery
3–5 days. £3.95 for orders under £40

First class delivery
1-2 days. £4.95 for all orders

Returns & exchanges
30 days