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Marvling Bros LTD Tree Decoration 'Christmas In Animal Land' Victorian Poem.
Step into a whimsical Victorian world with this miniature vintage story, beautifully recreated inside a matchbox. Inside you’ll find a tiny paper book containing the full original text of the long poem Christmas in Animal Land, complete with its enchanting 1890s illustrations.
This nostalgic tale recounts the adventures of a community of exotic animals celebrating Christmas and is sure to captivate both the young and the young at heart.
The matchbox is decorated with the delightful original cover artwork and finished with a satin ribbon, ready to hang on the Christmas tree as a unique keepsake ornament.
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.
