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by Victor J. Fariello Jr.

Collecting Ephemera Antique and vintage postcards are a popular

Ephemera, by definition, refers to printed or written material that was intended category of ephemera among collectors.
to be temporary in nature, yet has survived as a record of everyday life. Items
such as postcards, trade cards, tickets, theater programs, posters, and advertising
brochures fall under this category. Originally created for practical or promotional
use, ephemera was never meant to be preserved for posterity. However, it is precisely
this fleeting quality that makes such items so appealing to collectors today.
The study and collecting of ephemera provide valuable insight into cultural, social,
and economic history. A 19th-century trade card, for example, can reveal much
about consumer habits, graphic design trends, and business practices of the time. Advertising trade cards, popular in the Victorian
Likewise, vintage postcards and brochures often capture views of towns, landscapes, era, are a highly collectible category of ephemera.
and buildings long since altered or demolished. Political flyers, ration books, and
war bond posters preserve the emotions and messaging of historic eras.
Collectors are drawn to ephemera not only for its beauty or rarity, but also for the
stories it tells about ordinary people and everyday experiences. Unlike fine art or
expensive antiques, ephemera often offers an intimate and accessible glimpse into
the past. Though fragile and easily lost, these small pieces of paper help us connect NH Questers - New Members Welcomed
with history in a very personal way, ensuring that what was once considered The J. Schoolcraft Sherman Chapter #1519 meets monthly at the NH Library except
disposable continues to inform and inspire future generations. July and August. Our meetings are at 4:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month.
Two good books on the subject are: “Collecting Printed Ephemera” by Maurice We are a chapter of the International Questers, an organization of individuals
Rickards and “HowExpert Guide to Ephemera Collectibles” by Charlotte Hopkins. interested in history, preservation and an appreciation for antiques. We try to have
Both are available on Amazon.com. an interesting program each month and members bring items for a Show & Tell.
Happy Collecting! Dues are $50 per year and includes an online subscription to the quarterly Questers
magazine. For more information contact me by email at vjfariello@gmail.com or
NH Historical Society – Join or Renew Now call 315-723-7285. Our next meeting is October 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Corisanti
Room at the NH Library. Come check us out!
It’s a great time to renew or start your membership in this great community Victor J. Fariello Jr. is a lifelong resident of New Hartford and has been a collector and
asset. There are new rates for 2025: $20 Individual; $25-Family; $50-Contribute; dealer of antiques for many years. He is a past officer and member of the New Hartford
and $100-Corporate. You can also now pay for your membership online at the Historical Society and is the President of the J. Schoolcraft Sherman Chapter #1519 of
society’s website newhartfordhistory.com or you can mail your check payable to The Questers, an International organization for people who love antiques and have a
‘NH Historical Society’ to PO Box 238, New Hartford, NY 13413. All donations are commitment to preservation. Questions on anything related to antiques can be sent to
tax deductible. Your support is appreciated. him at PO Box 194, Washington Mills, NY 13479 or by email to vjfariello@gmail.com.
Any photos submitted will be returned upon request
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