Ephemera - Get it for FREE

I just love ephemera!

I always have.  Of course, we use to just call it old stuff;

antique, art nouveau, art deco, tin-type photographs etc.

These last two are styles of art popular during

specific eras.  However, ephemera is the word we use lately

that easily encompasses all such

lovely, and even quirky

styles of the past.

Yes, this includes the now-popular vintage.

Whether you are an artist, a teacher,

a scrap-booker, or crafter,

you're reading this because either you love it

or you're curious.

Check out some of these sites for a fun lesson

and start your own collection.

The Graphics Fairy has all kinds of ephemera in which to lose yourself.

She posts the original

and sometimes shares other versions that

might be useful.

Art-e-zine is based in the UK

and shares a myriad collection of old photographs

and postcards.

From geishas to cowboys,

from darling children to beautiful ladies,

you wont want to miss this site.

E-Vint.com will display thumbnails

for you to peruse, page by page.

Just click on one to see it larger.

This site shares all kinds of ephemera,

from advertising to photographs to postcards.

Art-e-cats also shares thumbnails.

There doesn't appear to be many,

but what is there is worth checking out.

Victorian Vignettes is a blog site that shares images

and makes it easy to find what you may be looking for.

A column on the right side will direct you

to animals, Egyptian ephemera, seasonal, flowers, and more!

Travel Brochure Graphics is a site

that shares lost advertising for travel,

automobile, gasoline,

cruise travel, and more.

This one is interesting just to look at!

Reminiscene is another UK site

that has displayed many lost photos obtained from

Antique shops and fairs.

Their goal is to reunite these with their ancestors.

Outside the Margins shares some fun photographs

that are worth looking at.

Many are colorized,

most are fun or even quirky.

Karens Whimsy displays another nice list

from which you can choose from.

This one is located on the left-hand side

and offers an array of interests,

including the ancient past, Native Americans,

silhouettes, vintage fashions,

and so much more!

This is a fun site.

Briar Press  displays printer block images

that you will find in black and white.

They share single letters, frames, labels,

and clip art.

While some are for sale, they offer many for free.

What do you use ephemera for?