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Marvling Bros LTD Tree Decoration Christmas ABC Victorian Poem.
Rediscover the joy of storytime with this miniature vintage story, beautifully recreated inside a matchbox. Hidden within is a tiny paper book containing the full original text of the 1890s poem Christmas ABC, complete with its charming period illustrations.
The matchbox itself is decorated with the delightful artwork from the original cover and finished with a satin ribbon, ready to hang as a unique Christmas tree ornament.
This nostalgic Victorian poem captures the festive spirit through the alphabet, offering a heartwarming glimpse into Christmases past. A keepsake to treasure, it’s sure to enchant both the young and the young at heart.
As well as being a unique Christmas tree decoration, this gift is also an ideal stocking filler, dinner table gift or Secret Santa gift. This matchbox will fit through a standard letterbox.
Made from: Card, paper, satin ribbon
Dimensions: 55mm x 36mm x 16mm (matchbox size)
What We Love
- A whole Victorian storybook tucked into a tiny matchbox
- Original 1890s artwork recreated with care
- Comes ready to hang on the tree with satin ribbon
- A nostalgic gift that delights both children and adults
From the Maker:
In 2010, a school competition asked: “How much can you fit in a matchbox?” Hayley entered on behalf of her son, filling hers with tiny conceptual creations like a grain of rice and coriander seed labelled “curry takeaway.” She didn’t win, but her friend Emma instantly saw the magic in the idea.
Three years later, inspired by Hayley’s quirky matchboxes, Emma suggested turning the concept into a business. Together they experimented, researched, and built a website. The early days were slow—just ten sales in their first week—but everything changed in October 2013 when demand suddenly skyrocketed to 500 orders a day.
From Emma’s kitchen table to becoming a household name in thoughtful, playful gifting, their brand continues to charm people with the wonder of how much joy can fit inside a tiny box.
