What is a nativity scene?ORIGIN OF THE NATIVITY SCENE? According to Wikipedia a nativity scene or creche: the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art … [Read more...]
Christmas ephemera (from around the world but seen here often)
Here is another recycle from the Facebook page, this time a series of Christmas decorations. Remember these bird ornaments, either old or expensive in 1960s Melbourne as we only had 3 or 4 to … [Read more...]
New year ephemera
On the Facebook page WE HAVE POSTED MANY NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS, here are some of the popular ones. And some 'new' ones. The visual messages of new year include: time passing, good luck (horse shoes and … [Read more...]
Nail Can to Knighthood: The Life of Sir Macpherson Robertson KBE
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria has acquired over the years a considerable amount of material relating to Macpherson Robertson. This includes photographs, confectionery packaging, recipe … [Read more...]
What price a la carte?
TWO MENUS HAVE FEATURED IN NEWS STORIES RECENTLY both of interest to collectors. From the ABC website: A menu for the last luncheon served to the first-class passengers aboard the ill-fated … [Read more...]