This week we highlight the joy of finding the unexpected and the joy of naming our collections in the most literal way.
Ephemera reveals something about regular people in their historical context, what they wanted to remember, and how they interacted with the visual culture of their daily lives. When we process material and find a photograph or note tucked in between pages of a book, that item could be secret token in a hiding place, or it could be as utilitarian as a bookmark. Either way these are clues of history that many can relate to now. Have you ever hidden something in a book?
Things found in books graphics collection. [ca. 1880-ca. 1950]
