On 25 August, 8pm, join Art Deco & Modernism Society President Robin Grow in a dazzling trip through advertising from the Deco era. See how colour, typography, poster design, magazines, building … [Read more...]
Snapshot of decorated biscuit tins
1868 Exhibit: DON’ T RISK I T FOR THE BISCUIT C o l l e c t o r : JK Occupation: gardener ESA Member: 20+y e a r s *1868 was the date that the f i r s t decorated biscuit tin was produced. It was … [Read more...]
1888 real snapshots of the giveaway panoramic view of Melbourne
UNTIL 22 AUGUST YOU CAN SEE Cabinets of Wonder exhibition, 12 July–22 Aug 2016 at RHSV, 239 A’Beckett St Melbourne. All welcome. Bring your friends. Entry is by gold coin donation. We reprint the … [Read more...]
Rare Books’ Fair 22-24 July
YOU SHOULD BE QUEUING UP TO GET INTO THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR NOW but it runs the whole weekend. Here's what they say about themselves. Leading Australian and international antiquarian booksellers … [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...]