Historical information

This is an example of an early merchandising item for the Warrnambool Tea & Coffee merchant, T. H. Easson.

Significance

T. H. Easson was an early tea & coffee merchant in Warrnambool (1898-1973). The business was located at 125-127 Liebig Street and later at 103A Liebig Street. The business was also known at various times as Easson's "The Tea & Coffee Shop" and as Easson's Tea Rooms.

Physical description

A heart shaped, thin, soft metal book clip with a floral decoration pressed into the metal outer edge. The top of the heart has a small hole and a bow, ribbon and floral decoration pressed into the metal below it. There is a floral design at the base of the heart above the word Warrnambool.

Inscriptions & markings

T.H. EASSON TEA & COFFEE MERCHANT WARRNAMBOOL