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Adverts Collection (#100)

"Step back in time with these vintage adverts that capture the essence of an era

Background imageAdverts Collection: Debenham and Freebody advert, gowns for the Season

Debenham and Freebody advert, gowns for the Season
Advertisement for Debenham and Freebody highlighting their Model Collection of evening gowns for the Season of 1937. The example shown is in parchment satin richly embroidered with iridescent

Background imageAdverts Collection: Harrods tiara for court presentations

Harrods tiara for court presentations
For Their Majesties Courts or the Coronation Ceremony (in 1937), a tiara of rhinestones and pearls, plumes and regulation veil from Harrods. 1937

Background imageAdverts Collection: Debutante - Elizabeth Arden advertisement

Debutante - Elizabeth Arden advertisement
Advertisement for cosmetics brand Elizabeth Arden aimed firmly at the debutante market, with tips on how a deb might avoid anything that be allowed to detract from her elegance. Date: 1937

Background imageAdverts Collection: Raymond hair style advertisement

Raymond hair style advertisement
Advertisement for the Hurrican Line hair style, achieved with the help of products from Raymond - a summer rose colour rinse, hair lacquer and liquid make up. Quite wild for 1958. Date: 1958

Background imageAdverts Collection: Trocadero advertisement during London Season, 1958

Trocadero advertisement during London Season, 1958
Advertisement placed by the Trocadero at Piccadilly Circus highlighting the dates where it still had the Empire Suite available to be hired for debutante dances. Date: 1958

Background imageAdverts Collection: Bally Jackie shoes advertisement

Bally Jackie shoes advertisement
Advertisement for Bally Shoes with a new design for autumn 1966 featuring a low block heel and a buckle, available in black patent leather or white calf

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advertisement for the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, 1919

Advertisement for the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, 1919
1919 advert for the Palais de Danse, a vast and hugely popular dance venue in West London where American jazz bands played the tunes

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advertisement for Rowe sailor suits

Advertisement for Rowe sailor suits
Advertisement for a boys sailor suit for winter weather in real naval serge, irreproachably tailored, correct in fit, authentic in style

Background imageAdverts Collection: Super brogues advertisement, 1919

Super brogues advertisement, 1919
Advertisement for super brogues for sports, town and country jaunts. Built by W. Abbott and Sons Ltd for the demobbed officer who

Background imageAdverts Collection: Horrockses advertisement, 1956

Horrockses advertisement, 1956
Advertisement for Horrockses, well known for their printed cotton dresses and skirts during the 1950s. Date: 1956

Background imageAdverts Collection: Highland dress for Girls - advertisement, 1956

Highland dress for Girls - advertisement, 1956
The Atholl outfit - as serviceable as it is attractive comprising a Tweed jacket, tartan kilt, jersey blouse, tie, stockings, brogue shoes and kilt pin. Available from Paisleys Ltd of Glasgow

Background imageAdverts Collection: Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - ski fashion 1956

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - ski fashion 1956
Advertisement for ski fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a woman wearing a royal blue ski jacket with a shoulder flutter of embroidered snowflakes

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advert for Viyella dress by Digby Morton, 1941

Advert for Viyella dress by Digby Morton, 1941
Advertisement for Viyella frocks designed by Digby Morton during the Second World War. The advert urges women to find time to be gay and that Viyella wears tirelessly and washes like a kittens ear

Background imageAdverts Collection: Utility travelling coat, 1941

Utility travelling coat, 1941
Advertisement for a Utility coat in Llama, camel or tweed, manufactured by Harris Cohen of Oxford Street and available from leading fashion stores around the country. Date: 1941

Background imageAdverts Collection: Charles of the Ritz cosmetics advertisement, 1961

Charles of the Ritz cosmetics advertisement, 1961
Fabulous advertisement for make up brand, Charles of the Ritz, showing a woman emerging from a column comprising of various shades of face powder which could be made-to-order. Date: 1961

Background imageAdverts Collection: Wetherall advertisement 1959

Wetherall advertisement 1959
Advertisement for Wetherall coats in a variety of houndstooth and plaid patterns - just the thing to ensure elegance on a rainy day at the races. Date: 1959

Background imageAdverts Collection: Ballantyne cashmere advertisement, 1959

Ballantyne cashmere advertisement, 1959
Advertisement for luxurious but affordable cashmere from Ballantyne of Peebles in Scotland featuring a twinset in baby blue and a star cardigan in platinum. Date: 1959

Background imageAdverts Collection: General view, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

General view, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
General view of Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. circa 1905

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advertisement for an evening gown, 1939

Advertisement for an evening gown, 1939
Advertisement for a short gown made with Courtaulds Rayon. The text reads: " When you re off-duty retain the military touch with this new, short dinner gown with distinctive epaulettes

Background imageAdverts Collection: A Belt by Roussel advertisement, 1939

A Belt by Roussel advertisement, 1939
Advertisement for the new handmade Belt by J. Roussel - " the grace that comes from ease" - available for no more than 2 guineas. Date: 1939

Background imageAdverts Collection: Sy-metra stockings advertisement, 1939

Sy-metra stockings advertisement, 1939
Two women are chatting over afternoon tea about the wearing qualities of Sy-metra stockings. Date: 1939

Background imageAdverts Collection: Evening gown made with Courtaulds Rayon advert, 1939

Evening gown made with Courtaulds Rayon advert, 1939
Advertisement for a soft-draped evening gown of " Tested-Quality" satin made with Courtaulds Rayon available in pastel shades for 7 guineas. Date: 1939

Background imageAdverts Collection: Nursery Viyella advertisement, 1939

Nursery Viyella advertisement, 1939
An advertisement showing a baby and a knitted vest to promote the qualities of Nursery Viyella knitting yarn. The advertisement reads

Background imageAdverts Collection: Tattoo lipstick advertisement, 1939

Tattoo lipstick advertisement, 1939
" Tattoo speaks its DIFFERENCE on glamorous lips", glamorous like the beautiful blonde woman with flower-like lips shown in this late 1930s advertisement. Date: 1939

Background imageAdverts Collection: Arch Preserver Shoe Ltd advertisement, 1941

Arch Preserver Shoe Ltd advertisement, 1941
Advertisement for Selberite Arch Preserver Shoes promoting two new models for the Spring collection. It reads: " SPRING IS IN THE AIR, let there be spring in your step too

Background imageAdverts Collection: Jamal machineless permanent advertisement, 1941

Jamal machineless permanent advertisement, 1941
" Jamal for waves that women envy and men admire." The advertisement shows an elegant woman with perfectly shaped hair waves. Date: 1941

Background imageAdverts Collection: Swan and Edgar Cordrory House Coat advert, 1940

Swan and Edgar Cordrory House Coat advert, 1940
Advertisement for Swan and Edgar Cordrory House Coat, a practical garment for any place, any time, anywhere. Date: 1940

Background imageAdverts Collection: Cranks advertisement 1966

Cranks advertisement 1966
Advertisement for Cranks Shop and Crank Salad Table - part of a small chain of wholefood and vegetarian restaurants and cafes that started by Daphne Swann and David & Kay Canter in in London in 1961

Background imageAdverts Collection: The Motor Burberry advertisement, 1919

The Motor Burberry advertisement, 1919
The Motor Burberry, universally recognised as the most perfect safeguard for motoring as it embodies in its design every feature that contributes to health, comfort and protection. Date: 1919

Background imageAdverts Collection: Celanese utility slip, 1943 - WWII fashion

Celanese utility slip, 1943 - WWII fashion
Advertisement for Utility lingerie made from Celanese, 1943. Date: 1943

Background imageAdverts Collection: Adastra advertisement - clothing for airmen and airwomen

Adastra advertisement - clothing for airmen and airwomen
Advert for Adastra clothing, suitable for pilots and passengers in 1919, at a time when the removal of flying restrictions after the war saw an upsurge in the number of people flying

Background imageAdverts Collection: Sefton Fabrics advertisement 1919 - Victory Year

Sefton Fabrics advertisement 1919 - Victory Year
Fashions Favourite this Victory Year. Advertisement for Sefton Fabrics designs by Annie Fish, who was the wife of Walter Sefton who owned the company. Date: 1919

Background imageAdverts Collection: Carter advertisement 1965

Carter advertisement 1965
Cartier advertisement from 1965 featuring (top) diamond pieces including earrings with a pearl centre, brooch and bracelet

Background imageAdverts Collection: Jane and Jane evening dress from Debenham and Freebody, 1965

Jane and Jane evening dress from Debenham and Freebody, 1965
A long chiffon dress, printed like a poem to midnight in brown and pink or black and orange designed with the modern wizardry of Jane and Jane

Background imageAdverts Collection: Fitted wardrobe advertisement, 1965

Fitted wardrobe advertisement, 1965
Advertisement for the Opus 22 fitted wardrobe system by the Stag Cabinet Company of Nottingham. Colour brochure available! Date: 1965

Background imageAdverts Collection: New style jumper - 1919 ladies clothing advertisement

New style jumper - 1919 ladies clothing advertisement
Advertisment for the new style jumper in cashmere available from Greensmith Downes & Son of George Street, Edinburgh. During the 1920s, the popularity of the jumper increased

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advertisement for Crimplene jacket

Advertisement for Crimplene jacket
Advertisement for a Crimplene jacket which ensures the man appears handsome and eligible in all situations. Date: 1966

Background imageAdverts Collection: Harrods advertisement

Harrods advertisement
Advertisement for Harrods showing two models in a tent coat and a suit in wool, inspired by Marc Bohan, with contrasting tricorn rever beneath mandarin collar. Date: 1966

Background imageAdverts Collection: Harrods pyjamas for children

Harrods pyjamas for children
Advertisement for childrens pyjamas at Harrods department store, not to mention trustworthy footwear. Date: 1919

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advertisement for Bri-Lon Knitwear by Wolsey

Advertisement for Bri-Lon Knitwear by Wolsey
An advert for Bri-Lion knitwear by Wolsey for men. Two models wear Bri-Lon sweater-shirts which are apparently much in demand by men who ask for comfort-plus whether at work or play. Date: 1961

Background imageAdverts Collection: Polly Peck advertisement

Polly Peck advertisement
An advert for Polly Peck fashions, showing a model in a Victoriana striped dress in Rayon Surah. Date: 1961

Background imageAdverts Collection: Daks menswear advertisement, 1965

Daks menswear advertisement, 1965
Stylish advertisement for a Daks summer suit in pure wool worsted available from Simpson of Piccadilly. Date: 1965

Background imageAdverts Collection: Eric Hill dress at Marshall and Snelgrove advertisement

Eric Hill dress at Marshall and Snelgrove advertisement
An Eric Hill dress in check worsted by Burt and Willis available from Marshall and Snelgrove of Oxford Street. Date: 1961

Background imageAdverts Collection: Frederica evening dress, 1961

Frederica evening dress, 1961
A cocktail dress in fine wool available from Frederica, a brand name of Frederick Starke. 1961. Date: 1961

Background imageAdverts Collection: Susan Small advertisement 1965

Susan Small advertisement 1965
Advertisement for the fashion house, Susan Small, featuring a model wearing a dress and jacket in fine worsted twill with a scarf tied around her neck. Date: 1965

Background imageAdverts Collection: Just Jane maternity fashion 1965

Just Jane maternity fashion 1965
Advertisement for Just Jane exclusive maternity fashions featuring a tailored Swedish dress in fine pure wool with detachable collar and grosgrain bow. Date: 1965

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advert for Virol and Milk with Serge Lifar in Zephr and Flor

Advert for Virol and Milk with Serge Lifar in Zephr and Flora, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageAdverts Collection: Advert for Virol and Milk with Leon Woizikovsky in Prince Ig

Advert for Virol and Milk with Leon Woizikovsky in Prince Ig
Advert for Virol and Milk (food supplement) - featuring behind the scenes at the Russian Ballet with Leon Woizikovsky in Prince Igor, 1927 Date: 1927



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"Step back in time with these vintage adverts that capture the essence of an era. In 1928, the Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira enticed travelers with its luxurious amenities and breathtaking views. A Gibraltar poster from the same period showcased the allure of this Mediterranean gem. Fast forward to the 1950s, where a Jaguar car advertisement epitomized elegance and sophistication on wheels. For those seeking family fun, Butlins' 1950s UK holidays offered endless entertainment and memories to cherish. In 1962, Yardley's advertisement unveiled their iconic fragrances that became synonymous with style and femininity. Meanwhile, Rolex wrist watch advertisements in 1931 celebrated precision craftsmanship that stood the test of time. During WW1, wartime Toby jugs served as patriotic collectibles honoring soldiers' bravery. On a more practical note, Bronco toilet paper advertisements highlighted comfort and hygiene for everyday needs. In post-war Britain during the 1950s, Omo washing powder revolutionized housewives' laundry routines with its effective cleaning power. In America during the swinging '60s, Hormel's Spam meat tinned products were both loved and loathed for their convenience but polarizing taste. Backtracking to earlier times in 1925, an advert for Horlicks introduced us to a comforting malted milk drink enjoyed by generations before bedtime rituals took new forms. Lastly, Wrights Coal Tar Soap played a vital role during WW1 when cleanliness was crucial amidst challenging conditions on the frontlines. " Travel through time via these captivating adverts showcasing everything from glamorous getaways to household essentials – each capturing unique moments in history.