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Distinctive Mail
No full textMany of the items in this case belong to the Ann Rayburn Collection of Paper Americana. Ann Rayburn was an antique dealer and avid collector of postcards. The mail pieces on display are characteristic of American cultural heritage during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some containing idioms of the day. In addition to the customary paper, these postcards feature more unconventional materials, specifically velvet, felt, leather, feathers, and glass. Some postcards have mechanical elements, such as tabs, pulls, and rotating volvelles.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cabinet_of_curiosities/1000/thumbnail.jp
Tickets: Trash or Treasure?
No full textAlthough today ticket stubs, receipts, badges, and business cards are items we throw away without much thought, these items can be tangible pieces of history that collectors and historians love. The detail and color found on railroad passes, lottery tickets, and other ephemera from the 19th century are a testament to the elaborate printing standards that existed during that time. These types of items were often ornate because they served as a business card for companies or events, reflecting their prestige and importance, so they would incorporate memorable designs, lettering, and sometimes even engravings of their logos to convey a sense of status and professionalism. Included in this display are lottery tickets, railroad passes, tickets to concerts and sporting events, gasoline ration stamps, and color-coded gallery passes printed in anticipation of a House vote on President Richard M. Nixon\u27s impeachment.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cabinet_of_curiosities/1012/thumbnail.jp
