This site is about 8 months’ old and we are building up our library of images – Australia

Just a reminder that as we gather pictures of ephemeral items we build up an important and interesting record of thinking about everyday life and the way values are embodied including in ephemeral material. Here are a series of images using the map of Australia, gathered from a number of collections. It is a selection from our archive. We know that most of our collectors will have many more interesting items to contribute to this survey.

Post-war brochure to assit migrant with information about Australian states.
Post-war brochure to assit migrant with information about Australian states. Collection of Monash University Library Rare Books’ Collection.
1950s Australian Christmas card
1950s Christmas card: ‘Dinky Di Ausssies’.
1955 Jamboree pennant.
1955 Jamboree pennant.

 

Advertising, 1920s.
Advertising, 1920s.
a photo of an australian calendar tea towel for 1980
An Australian calendar tea towel for 1980. Collection of Mimmo Cozzolino.
'Patriotic' badge. Collection of Ed J.
‘Patriotic’ badge. Collection of Ed J.
Melbourne Olympics badge, 1956. Anther great find at the May Fair.
Melbourne Olympics badge, 1956. Anther great find at the May Fair.

 

Post World War 2 Australian Christmas card
1946: Two folding Christmas cards die-cut in the shape of Australia. Collection of Michael Aitken.

 

Australia Day logos since 1980.
The evolution of Australia Day logos since 1980. Source: National Australia Day Council; Elizabeth Kwan; National Archives of Australia: C4688, box 1.
Patriotic badge. Collection of Ed J.
Patriotic badge. Collection of Ed J.
Education Department of Victoria, School magazine special issue for coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Collection of John Y.
Education Department of Victoria, School magazine special issue for coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Collection of John Y.

 

Sign for Barnes Driving School, Sydney 1980
Sign for Barnes Driving School, Sydney 1980
1930s, Sydney.
1930s, Sydney.
Booklet on sale at the ESA fair May 2014.
Booklet on sale at the ESA fair May 2014.

1 Comment. Leave new

  • Annette
    2 June 2014 9:39 pm

    Fun idea and some terrific images of Australia on ephemera. I look forward to seeing the next instalment.

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