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Man and woman (possibly husband and wife), photographed by C. Roggenkamp [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a man and a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man and woman (possibly husband and wife), is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] C. Roggenkamp, Warwick. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Man and woman (possibly husband and wife), photographed by C. Roggenkamp [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Man with a beard (possibly a barrister), photographed by H. Burrows & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with photo of a man, late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man with a beard, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] H. Burrows & Co. Launceston [Description: Photograph of a man with a … [Read more...] about Man with a beard (possibly a barrister), photographed by H. Burrows & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman with book, photographed by J. Uren [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman with a book, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] [Description: Photograph of a woman, sitting down, holding a … [Read more...] about Woman with book, photographed by J. Uren [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Young woman with letter, photographed by Stewart & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

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Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a young woman with a letter, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] Stewart & Co. Melbourne [Description: Photograph of a young … [Read more...] about Young woman with letter, photographed by Stewart & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

A membership card of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria (1935-36)

[Editor: This membership card, of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria, is dated 1935-36.] The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria Annual Membership Card This is to Certify that ...... Mavis Perrin ...... is a Member of the League for the … [Read more...] about The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, Gould League of Bird Lovers, IAC Ephemera Collection, membership cards, SourceIACLibrary, year1935

Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This mini-calendar, produced by the Ancient Order of Foresters in West Hobart (Tas.), is for 1932; it is believed to have been published in 1931.] [Front of calendar] Ancient Order of Foresters Calendar 1932 An Old Friend in time of … [Read more...] about Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Ancient Order of Foresters, calendars, ESU funding, friendly societies, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, SourceIACLibrary, year1931

ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photograph, of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Vic.), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the mid 20th century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Victoria), with a … [Read more...] about ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, banks, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraMid20thCentury

Aboriginal man on a horse [photograph, 1880s]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Photograph, of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse, possibly a stockman (1880s)

[Editor: This photograph, of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse (possibly a stockman), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the 1880s.] [Front of photo] [Description: Photograph of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse (possibly a stockman … [Read more...] about Aboriginal man on a horse [photograph, 1880s]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, Australian Aborigines, ESU funding, horses, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, SourceIACLibrary, stockmen, YearEraLate19thCentury, YearEstimate1880s

A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour Bridge [postcard, circa 1932-1947]

27 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of the A.M.S. Mariposa sailing underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of the Mariposa sailing underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1932-1947.] [Front of postcard] A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour … [Read more...] about A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour Bridge [postcard, circa 1932-1947]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, ships, SourceIACLibrary, Sydney Harbour Bridge, YearEraEarly20thCentury

The Enemy [postcard, 16 November 1911]

27 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a painting (by James Alfred Turner, 1850-1908), of three men facing a bush fire

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a painting, by James Alfred Turner (1850-1908), of three men facing a bushfire, is postmarked 16 November 1911.] [Front of postcard] The Enemy J. A. Turner Bush fire [Description: A painting, by James … [Read more...] about The Enemy [postcard, 16 November 1911]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, bushfires, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, James Alfred Turner (1850-1908) (subject), paintings, postage stamps (Queensland), postcard (Diamond & Co.), postcards, SourceIACLibrary, year1911

Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]

27 April 2023 · 3 Comments

Postcard, with a photograph of a gold digger’s hut, or shack (1906)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a gold digger’s hut, or shack, is postmarked 25 July 1906.] [Front of postcard] Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [Handwritten text, in italics] Thanks very much. Had almost given you … [Read more...] about Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, gold miners, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postage stamps (Victoria), postcards, SourceIACLibrary, year1906

Greetings from Australia [postcard, 28 March 1912]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard with a map of mainland Australia (with a waratah flower), 28 March 1912

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a map of mainland Australia (with a waratah flower), is dated 28 March 1912.] [Front of postcard] Greetings from Australia [Description: A map of mainland Australia, with a waratah flower being held across the map, … [Read more...] about Greetings from Australia [postcard, 28 March 1912]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Australia depicted without Tasmania, Australian coat of arms, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, postage stamps (New South Wales), postcards, SourceIACLibrary, waratah, year1912

The E. S. and A. Bank [postcard, early 20th Century]

20 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photograph of a branch of the English, Scottish and Australian Bank (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of a branch of the English, Scottish and Australian Bank, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about The E. S. and A. Bank [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, banks, English Scottish and Australian Bank, ESU funding, graphic detail provided, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 2, circa 1907]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a map of mainland Australia (with a gum leaf made from leather), circa 1907

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a map of mainland Australia (with a gum leaf made from leather), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1907.] [Front of postcard] A Gum Leaf from the Golden South. A good old Gum … [Read more...] about A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 2, circa 1907]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Australia depicted without Tasmania, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, poem, postcards, postcards with added items, SourceIACLibrary, year1907

A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 1, circa 1907]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a map of mainland Australia (with a gum leaf made from leather), circa 1907

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a map of mainland Australia (with a gum leaf made from leather), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1907.] [Front of postcard] A Gum Leaf from the Golden South. For a place … [Read more...] about A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 1, circa 1907]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Australia depicted without Tasmania, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, poem, postcards, postcards with added items, SourceIACLibrary, year1907

“Loving Hearts” [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a picture of a Rising Sun symbol, from the First World War (1914-1918)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a picture of a Rising Sun symbol, as well as a poem, is undated; however, it is believed to be from the era of the First World War (1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] “LovingHearts.” When the Sun sinks in the … [Read more...] about “Loving Hearts” [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, military ephemera, postcards, postcards WW1, Rising Sun badge (Australian Army), soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

Australian bullock team [postcard, early 20th Century]

15 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a bullock team and a bullocky, in a bush setting (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a bullock team and a bullocky, in a bush setting, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] Australian bullock team [Description: A … [Read more...] about Australian bullock team [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, bullock teams, bullocks, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Henley Beach, S.A. [postcard, circa 1910]

15 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photograph of a street in Henley Beach (South Australia), featuring a tram (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of Seaview Road in Henley Beach (South Australia), featuring a tram, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1910.] [Front of postcard] Henley Beach, S.A. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Henley Beach, S.A. [postcard, circa 1910]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, Henley Beach (South Australia), HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Waterloo: French Memorial [WW1-era postcard from an Australian soldier, 25 December 1918]

15 April 2023 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a memorial statue known as the “Monument of the Wounded Eagle” (located near Waterloo, in Belgium), is dated 25 December 1918 (just after the end of hostilities of the First World War, 1914-1918, following the signing of … [Read more...] about Waterloo: French Memorial [WW1-era postcard from an Australian soldier, 25 December 1918]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, military ephemera, photographs, postcards, postcards WW1, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, war memorials, year1918

On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1900-1905]

14 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of some people in a rowboat on the Murrumbidgee river (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of some people in a rowboat on the Murrumbidgee River, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century, circa 1900-1905.] [Front of postcard] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1900-1905]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Comerong Island (New South Wales), ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, Murrumbidgee River, photographs, postage stamps (New South Wales), postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo [postcard, 13 December 1905]

14 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of several emus in an enclosure at Melbourne Zoo, is dated 13 December 1905.] [Front of postcard] Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo. [Description: A photo of several emus in an enclosure at Melbourne … [Read more...] about Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo [postcard, 13 December 1905]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, emus, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, Melbourne Zoo, photographs, postage stamps (Victoria), postcards, SourceIACLibrary, year1905

Salvation Army officers [postcard, early 20th Century]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of four Salvation Army officers (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of four Salvation Army officers, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard was made by R. Yeoman & Co. (Melbourne, Vic.).] [Front of … [Read more...] about Salvation Army officers [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) (creator), Salvation Army, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Looking up the Bulli Pass [postcard, early 20th Century]

7 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of a mountain road (Bulli Pass, NSW) (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of a mountain road (Bulli Pass, NSW), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] 441. Looking up the Bulli Pass. Showing Sublime … [Read more...] about Looking up the Bulli Pass [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Bulli Pass (New South Wales), cars, ESU funding, graphic detail provided, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

[Group of men, Seymour] [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Postcard, photo of a group of men from Seymour, Victoria (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of photo of a group of men (from Seymour, Victoria), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of a group of … [Read more...] about [Group of men, Seymour] [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Balmain District Hospital [postcard, early 20th Century]

7 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Balmain District Hospital, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] Balmain District Davis. [Description: A photo of a building, … [Read more...] about Balmain District Hospital [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, architecture, Balmain (New South Wales), ESU funding, hospitals, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

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