Archivist Matches – Hannukah

Founded in 1998, as the name might suggest; the archives of the Natural History Museum is where the Archivist Gallery first began.  Collaborating with artists all over the world, they have created the finest range of British luxury soaps and matches.

Celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights this matchbox shows the menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. On each night of Hanukkah a new candle is lit. The ninth candle, called the Shamash or helper, is used to light the other eight. To be kosher, the Shamash must be on a higher or lower level.