Ephemera Collection

WW2 greetings card, Corporal Joan Pearson
WW2 greetings card, Corporal J.D.M. Pearson, official war picture by Laura Knight, official war picture from the National Gallery

Flying Hendon 1913 a London Underground poster by Tony Sarg

Advertisement for a book about flying saucers
An advertisement for a book by Gray Barker, They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers, suggesting cover-ups, conspiracy and paranoia surrounding UFO sightings

Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds
5917334 Handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre, Leeds, 9th November 1843 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Advertisement for Cacoa Van Houten (chromolitho)
732544 Advertisement for Cacoa Van Houten (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kisses (colour litho)
724566 Kisses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kisses. Romantic Oilette postcard showing couple on a bench watching a sunset.); © Look and Learn

Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c
1772350 Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c.1820, from The Sketch Magazine, Coronation Number, published 1937 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian scraps (chromolitho)
3656428 Victorian scraps (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian scraps)

WW2 greetings card, dog in helmet
WW2 greetings card, dog in a tin helmet. Date: circa 1942

Vintage Map of the World
Vintage map of the world from 1837

Vintage map of the West India Islands 1860s

WW2 birthday card with plane. Date: circa 1942

Ephemera danica, mayfly larva
The larval stage of a mayfly lasts about a year, and is spent entirely underwater. When it hatches as an adult in the spring, usually May, it is only very short-lived

Baggage Label for the Cunard Line
A fine example of a luggage label - a bag label for the Cunard Line, featuring a picture of the RMS Mauretania. According to the notes on the reverse of this tag

Irish Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
731699 Irish Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Christmas greetings card)

WW2 Christmas card, Lloyds Bank, showing the white cliffs of Dover. Date: 1944

Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho)
6030602 Advertisement for Pears soap depicting a child at bath time (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little girl riding a chick (chromolitho)
6032476 Little girl riding a chick (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl riding a chick, Easter greetings card)

Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York, USA (chromolitho)
6030786 Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York, USA (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York)

Bill of fare from Crystal Palace, 31 / 12 / 1853
Menu for the dinner in the Iguanodon and original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

WW2 greetings card, As You Were! Three servicewomen in uniform, a WRN, an ATS and a WaF, look longingly at an elegant evening dress in a store window. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, London Carries On, by Joseph Bato, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, black cat in helmet
WW2 greetings card, black cat in a helmet marked OK. Date: circa 1942

Girl Leaning Over Sink Little Mischief (chromolitho)
733486 Girl Leaning Over Sink Little Mischief (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo, New York (colour litho)
3104941 Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap, Buffalo)

Advertisement for the Vassar skirt (colour litho)
6030748 Advertisement for the Vassar skirt (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Souvenir of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897 showing the key events during her reign (chromolitho)
6030591 Souvenir of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897 showing the key events during her reign (chromolitho) by English School

Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031508 Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards)

Stag beetle carrying mistletoe in a wintry scene, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6031467 Stag beetle carrying mistletoe in a wintry scene, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two boys throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031470 Two boys throwing snowballs at a chimney sweep, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Botallack Copper Mine, Cornwall - 1833 woodcut
Woodcut illustration from The Saturday Magazine, Volume 87, November 9th, 1833, an educational magazine under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature

WW2 Valentines Day card, You are my target
WW2 Valentines Day card (inside), You are my target for today. Date: circa 1942

WW2 greetings card, Bus Conductor
WW2 greetings card, A Girl Bus Conductor, by Ethel Gabain, official war picture from the National Gallery. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, Escort! A Chelsea Pensioner looks in admiration at an RAF airman with an elegant woman on each arm. Date: 1941

WW2 Christmas card, A False Alarm -- a dog in AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) uniform. Date: 1941

WW2 Christmas card, dog with gas mask
WW2 Christmas card, a black Scots terrier runs along with a gas mask in a box tied to his collar. Date: circa 1942

Ufo Badges 20C
Two UFO badges, as worn by enthusiasts

spa1962 bw pbk 017 edited-1
SPARROWS CAN T SING (1963), spa1962 bw pbk 017 edited-1

Couple dancing the Polka c
3916906 Couple dancing the Polka c; (add.info.: Couple dancing the Polka c.1845.Score cover from Jullien's 'Celebrated polka as danced at the Soirees du Haut-ton in London, Paris)

Going up by Otto Harbach (1873-1963 (lyrics) ) and Louis Hirsch (1887-1924) (music), a Gaiety Theatre production
3916912 Going up by Otto Harbach (1873-1963 (lyrics) ) and Louis Hirsch (1887-1924) (music), a Gaiety Theatre production; (add.info)

Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), 'the version performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane'
3916908 Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), 'the version performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane'; (add.info.: Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50. Creator: Unknown
Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50

Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50. Creator: Unknown
Untitled Valentine (Flowers), 1840/50

Let Sordid Mortals Search for Wealth (valentine), c. 1842. Creator: Unknown
Let Sordid Mortals Search for Wealth (valentine), c. 1842....This never shall my prayer employ. / Give me but competence and health. / I envy not their short lived joy

Happy the State (valentine), c. 1842. Creator: Unknown
Happy the State (valentine), c. 1842....when souls congenial burn / With mutual fires, and love for love return. / When each new day Love's growing charms beholds

Hummingbird Valentine, 1845/1869. Creator: Jonathan King
Hummingbird Valentine, 1845/1869. Stuffed bird on a card. Possibly by Jonathan King

If Souls Could Always Dwell Above (Valentine), 1855/60. Creator: H. Dobbs
If Souls Could Always Dwell Above (Valentine), 1855/60. If souls could always dwell above, Thou ne'er had'st left thy sphere; Or, could we keep the souls we love

Untitled Valentine (Putti Surrounding a Cameo), 1855/59. Creator: G. Ingram
Untitled Valentine (Putti Surrounding a Cameo), 1855/59

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"Ephemera: A Glimpse into the Past Through Forgotten Artifacts" Step back in time and explore the enchanting world of ephemera, where history comes alive through a collection of captivating artifacts. Delve into an era long gone as we unravel the stories behind these intriguing pieces. A World War II greetings card reveals heartfelt sentiments exchanged between loved ones amidst turbulent times. Corporal Joan Pearson's words echo with resilience and hope, reminding us of the strength that binds humanity even in adversity. Transport yourself to 1913 with Tony Sarg's mesmerizing London Underground poster for Flying Hendon. The vibrant colors and dynamic design capture the excitement surrounding aviation during its early days, leaving us yearning for a glimpse into this bygone spectacle. Uncover mysteries beyond our earthly realm with an advertisement for a book about flying saucers. This peculiar piece hints at mankind's fascination with extraterrestrial life, inviting us to ponder what lies beyond our own planet. Immerse yourself in cultural richness as you stumble upon a handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre Leeds. Shakespearean drama takes center stage, transporting us to an era when live performances were cherished events that brought communities together. London Carries On through wartime tribulations is depicted on another WW2 greetings card. Its poignant imagery reminds us of resilience amid chaos, showcasing how art can provide solace during challenging times. A whimsical WW2 greetings card featuring a dog donning a helmet evokes both laughter and tenderness. Amidst war's darkness, such lighthearted moments remind us to find joy even in dire circumstances. Travel across continents with vintage maps; from exploring every corner of the world on one map to discovering hidden gems within West India Islands circa 1860s – each stroke captures tales waiting to be unraveled by curious minds seeking adventure through cartographic wonders.