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...]
Badges and buttons arrive for back page spread
From Michael R: A NUMBER OF GOOD BADGE COLLECTIONS HAVE BEEN SHOWN IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR examples for the back page of the next Ephemera Journal. Enjoy and feel free to nominate favourites … [Read more...]
I bought it at the September 2019 fair
NOT FAIR, NO FAIR IN SEPTEMBER 2020, so like others I am looking back at what I bought 12 months ago. And finding some joy. It seems longer ago and perhaps for that reason the first item to revisit is … [Read more...]
Stitch in time saves 9 – sew what? Exhibition snapshot
Exhibit Number: 9 Exhibit: STITCH IN TIME, SAVES 9 Collector: DP Occupation: conservator ESA member: 2 years DP: I actually purchased two old sewing machines first, with the plywood covers, then … [Read more...]
Political posters curator’s tour – Melbourne
10/3/16, join curator Clare Williamson on a trip back to a time before social media, when printed materials were used to share news and views on the street. See a fascinating collection of … [Read more...]
Exhibition: RedPlanet: a reflection
POSTER EXHIBITION DOTTED AROUND THE RICHMOND TOWN HALL. Where: Richmond Town Hall: Level 1, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond, Vic. When: 9-5, Monday to Friday, 8 October to 5 December 2014. There … [Read more...]
Knitting recipes
All in the head - no need for knitting instructions Initially knitters did not use pattern books. This was because: they could not read; only traditional patterns local to an area were used; and the … [Read more...]
Lucky finds
LOOKING FOR BOOKS, BUT FOUND SOME INTERESTING MORE EPHEMERAL ITEMS. This is a tip for members and subscribers to our website - somewhat unusually Corner Lamp Books, 36 Station Street, Moorabbin, … [Read more...]
Book about the magazine – The Australian Women’s Weekly
PUBLISHED IN APRIL 2014, A HISTORY OF AN ICONIC (YES) AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE, HAS HIT THE BOOKSHELVES. Previous Australian Women's Weekly editor Deborah Thomas and Vogue editor Kirstie Clements … [Read more...]