Pacotes de Sementes :: Seed Packets

Há uns tempos comprei vários conjuntos de etiquetas francesas para pacotes de sementes. Estas etiquetas, produzidas nos anos 20, nunca chegaram a ser usadas; no entanto, apesar de terem 90 anos, estão novas. As cores são vibrantes e os desenhos muito engraçados. Lembrei-me de dividi-las entre flores e legumes e com elas fazer dois grandes quadros para a nossa casa-de-jantar (cujo tema é assumidamente botânico). Ao dispô-las e colá-las senti-me a fazer uma nova colecção de cromos.

A while ago I bought several sets of vintage French seed packet labels. These labels were produced in the 1920s but were never used and despite being 90 years old, they are in excellent condition. The colours are vibrant and the illustrations charming. I thought I'd divide them into two categories — flowers and vegetables — and use them to make two large wall hangings for our dining room (whose theme is undoubtedly botanical). While I was laying them out and glueing them, I felt again like a child with a new collection of trading cards.

(photos: 1-6: Tiago Cabral; 7- Constança Cabral)