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Minnesota on Paper : Collecting Our Printed History by Leo J. Harris, Moria F. Harris, Barry Casselman, Roger G. Kennedy, Moira F. Harris is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><P>As the influence of popular culture increases, the collection of paper ephemera has emerged as a hobby. From bus tickets and postcards to shopping bags and matchbooks, these collectible memorabilia are usually discarded after their intended use. However, if properly stored and preserved, these items can record and illuminate our history and culture. Using a whimsical and engaging approach, Minnesota on Paper showcases some of the saved treasures that bring Minnesota history to life. With a nostalgic glimpse into the past, Moira and Leo Harris convey the aesthetic, historical, and cultural significance of particular ephemera, including beer labels, circus posters, postcards, and stamps, to name a few. By examining the creation and design of the paper ephemera, Minnesota on Paper also reveals a great deal about the development of Minnesota business, the evolution of printing technology and graphic design, and the history of advertising. In a tribute to these bygone days, the authors investigate ephemera from a variety of different perspectives. Who designed and printed each item and why? How and why did the item change and then cease to be used? Why is the item of interest, and

Author

Leo J. Harris, Moria F. Harris, Barry Casselman, Roger G. Kennedy, Moira F. Harris

Publisher

Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780816645541

Subjects

Reference, History, Crafts & Hobbies