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A couple of ephemeral contributions for #BookLoversDay #Ephemera
“The Botanist” a charming hand-coloured print from the early 19th century to celebrate #NationalGardeningWeek.
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Boxer dogs boxing on Boxing Day! Victorian greetings card published by De La Rue &Co.
#Ephemera #BoxingDay
Yuletide Porkers:
"Somebody mentioned sausage, ’ twas a cruel thing to do,
Just when we're gay and festive, and wishing to sing to you." Colourful scraps used to decorate Christmas crackers would often find their way into scrapbooks.
#Ephemera #AdventCalendar #Christmas
Calendars were also a natural choice for the advertiser. 1880 calendar for Pritchett & Taylor, Steam Printers featuring William Caxton on the cover. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England in 1476.
#Ephemera #AdventCalendar #Christmas
Halloween is almost upon us, who’s up for a spooky stargazing session, here’s an eerie sight to delight your night!
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It is not without some tears that we have come to the reluctant decision that the society’s Winter Ephemera Fair will have to be cancelled because of the ongoing restrictions imposed by the coronavirus.
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October’s Item of the Month on our website: Invitation card to the Diamond Jubilee Reception and Ball in the Guildhall. Printed by Blades, East & Blades, London using sixteen stones.
https://t.co/OWW0bQElWP
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Q: What does soap and a lighthouse-keeper’s daughter have in common?
A: They both save lives.
View June’s Item of the Month on our website:
https://t.co/CIfXzKj67b
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