From the collection of Andrew H., whose interests include medicine, health and blotters. Dr Jenner's cough balsam has been advertised since the start of the twentieth century. Points of difference … [Read more...]
Out damn blot
ALWAYS GOOD TO STUDY THE OTHER REASONS YOU WOULD KEEP A BLOTTER ON THE DESK. We draw on the usual generosity and wonderful collection of Andrew H. Reminders of significant events This busy … [Read more...]
Unprecedented #2 1890s
STRANGE TIMES 2020 - have we been here before? This is one of a series of posts inspired by the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic. You can also see an article about the ephemera of the Spanish Flu in … [Read more...]
Unprecedented #1
WHAT WILL BE THE BEST EPHEMERAL RECORDS OF COVID 19? Looking back might assist. A certificate from 1919, it reads Thelma.. volunteered and worked as a member of the Staff Specially organised by … [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...]
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...]
New stallholder #3 Lyndel Walker
LYNDEL'S FRIENDLY FACE IS WELL KNOWN IN THE COLLECTING WORLD. She has a stall for the first time at our fair this Sunday, 22 May 2016. Have a peek at what she will be selling: … [Read more...]
kids – from earnest to exhilarated
From your friends in Canberra – blotters
WE HAVE LOOKED AT SOME COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING BLOTTERS. HERE ARE A SELECTION, AGAIN FROM THE COLLECTION OF ANDREW H., which show a style of communication that we may associate more with the early 21st … [Read more...]