Phillumeny
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Phillumeny (also known as Phillumenism) is the hobby of collecting different match-related items: matchboxes, matchbox labels, matchbooks, matchcovers, matchsafes, etc. [Wikipedia]
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Joan Kingsley's Candle Shop matchbook
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 1986-065
Found in:
Gledhill Library
Santa Barbara Matchcover and Matchbox Collection
Collection — Box AR-2020-001
Identifier: AR-2020-001
Abstract
Phillumeny is the hobby of collecting different match-related items. The Santa Barbara Matchcover and Matchbox Collection contains over 300 matchcovers and matchboxes of printed advertising graphics, primarily of Santa Barbara area businesses. Showcasing local brands and late 20th century commercial art styles, this collection is a consolidation of materials from several acquisitions. A digital exhibit of the two match container types, matchcovers and matchboxes, accompany this...
Dates:
1960 - 1990