SINGLE ITEMS CAN BE GREAT, flyer, trifolded, 14x8cm,soliciting your donation with accounts of the work of the Red Cross in 1958. But when it comes with a covering letter (three times the size … [Read more...]
Show & tell – what happens?
Show & Tell meeting on Friday 18 June 2021. After setting up the room and laying out refreshments, Amanda Bede absented herself because we had a strict cap of 10. Ed Jewell officiated and … [Read more...]
Women’s work and play
A WIDE RANGING SAMPLE OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT PACKAGING AND PROMOTIONS ON VIEW HERE in a recent box of ephemera. 1930s This envelope style packet. 22.5x15cm, can be dated to 1938. There are two … [Read more...]
Bookmarks
THE ESA JOURNAL WAS POSTED OUT IN JUNE 2021, AND IN IT EACH MEMBER WILL FIND A BOOKMARK. The bookmarks are courtesy of the Estate of Amy Turner and via ESA member Elizabeth Willis. if you have't … [Read more...]
Show and tell meeting
CANCELLED FRIDAY 20 August 2021, AT 6PM, CANCELLED WE EXPECT TO HOLD A COVID SAFE SWAP MEET. cancelled thanks to Covid lockdown Bring along a banana box worth of material to sell or just come to look … [Read more...]
Records of women’s work
YOU CAN WATCH ONLINE THE AMERICAN EPHEMERA SOCIETY'S CONFERENCE HELD ONLINE IN MARCH 2021. Go to this link. There is a rather simple guide to find your way between talks. There is some fabulous … [Read more...]
Doll House: Miniature Worlds of Wonder
From 18 June to 29 August 2021, an exhibition of doll houses and related ephemera: Doll House: Miniature Worlds of Wonder This National Trust exhibition features over 40 doll houses, ephemera and … [Read more...]
Dream factory – exhibition
On until 31 August 2021, in Melbourne CBD; this small exhibition is entitled ‘Dream Factory: GMH Design at Fisherman’s Bend 1964-2020’ From Aussie classics to contemporary concept cars, this small … [Read more...]
RING PULLS
David Harris has found something new to explore: Whenever tinned or canned goods were marketed, the easiest or best way of opening them has led to a wide range of innovative designs. Whether contents … [Read more...]