Collection: Red Tape Jewelry

The National Archives Store's Red Tape Jewelry collection includes unique and timeless jewelry pieces that perfectly blend real history with elegance and style.

By the end of the American Civil War, it was common practice in the Western world to bind important documents with red ribbon. Eventually, the stapler would replace red tape bindings, streamlining administrative tasks. Today, artists creatively repurpose red tape, transforming it into unique historical mementos and souvenirs.