Collecting of matchboxes (with matches) and matchbooks (w/o
ones), as well as matchboxea? Matchlabels and other
match-related items is called phillumeny
A matchbook is a small cardboard container (matchcover) that
holds a quantity of matches inside and has a coarse striking
surface on the exterior.
The exterior of the matchcover is usually imprinted with
producer logo (often with various artistic decorations) or
serves as an advertising/promotional media (usually for the
undertaking (bar, restaurant, hotel, shop, etc.) it is
sold/handed off in). Easiness of making matchcovers of
different shape also made matchbooks quite a popular cheap
promotional item or anniversary souvenir.
attracted people who enjoy the hobby of collecting.
Collectors include people who have few packs from local
restaurants, night clubs and hotels to serious collectors
with covers organized in hundreds of different topics.
Serious matchcover collectors are called Phillumenist.
|
