Supermarketart - here are some snippets from 1940s to 1980s. This arises from a search for some 'missing' items. Contributors noted in the caption. The supermarkets seem not to spend on … [Read more...]
50th anniversary of the postcard collectors
2018 WAS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CARTOPHILIC SOCIETY INC. Bob Ferris and Graeme Dickinson have put together a 76 page homage to all that the Society has achieved. The Anniversary … [Read more...]
Naughty banks?
THE FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BANKING ROYAL COMMISSION WERE MADE PUBLIC AT 4.10 PM TODAY, 54 FEBRUARY 2019. Here are some lovable or benign images of banking ephemera past. What were the … [Read more...]
Calendars – social history – $?
These pages are from a remarkable calendar devoted to German war crimes, each month recording its own tragedy. The manufacture was simple with the calendar strung up to the wall or door … [Read more...]
Why is this valuable? what is it worth?
Blotters – technical developments in the production of paper and writing instruments Blotting paper was first used in Britain in the 15th century. It became widely used in the 19th century. … [Read more...]
What is it worth and why?
Australia day badges – piece of social history There is an evolution in the way that badges are manufactured. But these badges are of interest for other reasons. In the first half of the 20th … [Read more...]
Help wanted – Saints’ photo
Can you help a footy fan? Enjoying Aussie Rules – The Glory Years. Like ESA member Francis, I am a Saints tragic – I lived in Moorabbin aged 8 when Saints moved there. As a history tragic I’m trying … [Read more...]
Political postcards, artist postcards – a case study
We asked a member about this valuing this postcard and he advised: This postcard is by one of the minor Australian artists who were working in the early 20th century providing their work to … [Read more...]
Meet a new member, area of interest royal menus
WELCOME TO JAKE SMITH, A COLLECTOR EXTRAORDINARE with a wonderful website. Royal Menus - For lovers of food and lovers of history, this website seeks to share a private collection of original … [Read more...]