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In the bag/on the bag

MANY KNOW THAT OUR FOUNDER HONOR GODFREY COLLECTED PAPER BAGS. As we pass another anniversary of the Society’s creation – August 1987, here are some recently collected paper bags that Honor might like.

[The tea shop, at the Emporium Melbourne]. 29.5 x 16.5 cm. Collection of Mandy B.
[The tea shop, at the Emporium Melbourne]. 29.5 x 16.5 cm, 2014. Collection of Mandy B.
National Parks Victoria shop bag. with a favourite Victorian cool forests' bird2013. Collection of Mandy B.
National Parks Victoria shop bag. with a favourite Victorian cool forests’ bird. 2013. Collection of Mandy B.
A dog poop collecting bag from the Czech Republic; we show the back as it has the comment 'Czech made' which appealed. circa 2000. Collection Mandy B.
A dog poop collecting bag from the Czech Republic; we show the back as it has the comment ‘Czech made’ which appealed. circa 2000. Collection Mandy B.
State Bank (of Victoria) coin bag, heavy quality paper, c1980-1991.
State Bank (of Victoria) coin bag, heavy quality paper, c1980-1991.
As this business has expanded from its home base at the South Melbourne Market, it has a bag that announces its status as the purveyr of renowned snacks. 19 x 17.5 cm. Collection of Mandy B.
As this business expanded from its home base at the South Melbourne Market, it has a bag that announces its status as the purveyr of renowned snacks. 19 x 17.5 cm, 2014. Collection of Mandy B.
National Parks' tourist shop bag featuring the local animal emblem. 24.5 x 17.5 cm. Collection of Mandy B.
National Parks’ tourist shop bag featuring the local animal emblem. 24.5 x 17.5 cm, 2014. Collection of Mandy B.
Local pie shop with its own bag. 20.2 x 20.2 cm. Collection of Mandy B.
Local pie shop with its own bag. 20.2 x 20.2 cm, 2014. Collection of Mandy B.
Bag differentiating organic produce at the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne. 2014. Collection of Mandy B.
Bag differentiating organic produce at the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne. 2014. Collection of Mandy B.

 

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