Voucher Collection

Promotional voucher, Daz Washing Powder, 5d off a large or giant packet, July 1963. 1963

A national equitable labour exchange note, proposed by Robert Owen (1771-1858
CHT287059 A national equitable labour exchange note, proposed by Robert Owen (1771-1858) 1833 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Cheap emigrant railroad ticket, c. 1870 (litho)
PNP246637 Cheap emigrant railroad ticket, c.1870 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: to the West & San Francisco; ); Peter Newark Western Americana; American

Pink Wallet with Tickets, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731519 Pink Wallet with Tickets, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink Wallet with Tickets)

Educational Bank, One Pound note, for scholastic use only

Mafeking, its Mayor, and its Siege-Money (b / w photo)
1599692 Mafeking, its Mayor, and its Siege-Money (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mafeking, its Mayor, and its Siege-Money)

Ticket for the Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson (1808-75) 1868 (litho)
PNP258706 Ticket for the Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson (1808-75) 1868 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ticket for the first New York to Brooklyn steam ferry, 1814 (engraving)
PNP248805 Ticket for the first New York to Brooklyn steam ferry, 1814 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Curiosities of the Exchequer (engraving)
1609514 Curiosities of the Exchequer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosities of the Exchequer)

New York Oyster Co. 119 Merrimac & 57 Portland St. 1862 (engraving)
1079202 New York Oyster Co. 119 Merrimac & 57 Portland St. 1862 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Dated December 29)

Train Pass on the New York & Erie Railroad, 29th June 1859 (litho)
PNP246639 Train Pass on the New York & Erie Railroad, 29th June 1859 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cheap emigrant ticket to San Francisco, 1876 (litho)
PNP246638 Cheap emigrant ticket to San Francisco, 1876 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Royal Automobile Club vouchers, 1952. Vouchers for obatining a relief car in case of breakdown or accident

Advertisement voucher for Witchcraft Perfume by Parfums Ricard - save six shillings and sixpence. Mail order from Estelle, Walthamstow, London. (1 of 2) 1971

WWI Poster, Pay Your 5 - and Help Crush the Germans
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, Pay Your 5/- for this [War Loan] and Help Crush the Germans. Date: 1916

British Information Poster, WW1
Turn Your Silver into Bullets at the Post Office, 1915. Chromolithograph poster, artist unknown, published by the Parliamentary War Savings Committee as Poster No

Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket
An admission ticket for the workhouse at Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. The voucher was issued to a destitute persons by the union relieving officer who assessed the means of poor

1844 poor relief work ticket
A ticket issued in 1844 by a Relieving Officer for the parish of St Mary, Islington, north London, directing the bearer to the stone yard on Wharf Road, City Basin

Vagrants Food Ticket, Hinckley Union, Leicestershire
Ticket issued to a vagrant following his departure from the Hinckley Union workhouse, Leicestershire. When he presented it to the specified person (en route to his next destination)

Whitby Parish poor relief voucher for coal
A voucher for a shilling bag of coal, issued as poor relief by the Churchwarden at Whitby, North Yorkshire

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"Unlocking Savings: Exploring the World of Vouchers Through Time" Step into the fascinating world of vouchers, where savings and opportunities abound. From promotional vouchers like those for Daz Washing Powder to historical artifacts such as Robert Owen's equitable labour exchange note, these tokens have played a significant role in commerce and society. Imagine holding a cheap emigrant railroad ticket from 1870, offering hope and new beginnings to adventurous souls seeking a better life. Or picture a pink wallet bursting with tickets, nestled within a Christmas card adorned with vibrant chromolitho prints - an enchanting gift that promises unforgettable experiences. Education too had its own currency in the form of one-pound notes issued by educational banks. These valuable pieces empowered individuals to invest in knowledge, emphasizing the importance of education as an equalizer. Delve further into history and discover Mafeking's captivating story through its mayor and siege-money. A black-and-white photograph transports us back to this pivotal moment, showcasing how even during times of crisis, creativity finds its way into currency. Tickets hold immense significance beyond their monetary value. Take President Andrew Johnson's impeachment ticket from 1868 - it represents democracy at work, reminding us that power lies ultimately with the people. Transportation milestones are also immortalized through tickets; imagine being among the first passengers on New York City's steam ferry connecting it to Brooklyn in 1814 or embarking on an epic journey via train pass on the New York & Erie Railroad in 1859. Curiosities emerge when exploring voucher history - like glimpses into Exchequer practices or advertisements for oyster companies enticing customers with mouthwatering engravings from 1862. Each piece tells its own unique tale about societal norms and economic trends of yesteryears. Lastly, envision clutching a litho print depicting a cheap emigrant ticket bound for San Francisco in 1876 - symbolizing dreams realized amidst uncertainty.