The Color Purple Monochromatic Collections

March 08, 2008

The Color Purple Monochromatic Collections

When I was in high school, I dated this girl who loved the color purple. She was just crazy about that regal shade of crimson. So, when I came across this purple Art Deco playing card, it not only made me think of her (where is she now?), but it also made me wonder if anyone has built an ephemera collection around a color theme?

If you're such a collector, please share here in a comment, and perhaps, if you're really into it, send me an email so we can arrange to profile some items from your monochromatic collection.

Mar 8, 2008 2:00:00 AM | paper chase: buying, selling, & collecting

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