Downloadable Resource | Exploring Ephemera
In 1929 our imports of butter from the Irish Free State amounted to 566,000 cwts, poster (EMB/2)
Ephemera is all around us whether we process it as such or not. These can relay a surprising amount of information. When something temporary is kept and preserved, we can understand more about the motivations and interests of the person. A train ticket stub from 70 years ago can provide information about price inflation or what the timetable was like. Political posters give context about popular references and opinions surrounding a topic of election.
This resource introduces ephemera as historical evidence all around us.
There is also a teacher's guide provided for this activity. You can access that here.
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