Department Collection (#2)

LA Samaritaine, Paris
The Samaritaine, in the rue de Rivoli, is still Pariss biggest and best department store. (on the reverse of this card are portraits of the founders of the store.)

Saint-Juvin, France
Saint-Juvin - a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. Sent back to Germany, possibly by a German soldier on active service in France during WW1

Harrods toy department, dolls houses, 1922
Fantastic array of dolls houses in all shapes and sizes available to buy at Christmas from the Harrods Toy Department Date: 1922

Europe, France, Occitanie. The medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert in the Herault river valley

Wilson, NC, USA - Oettingers The Dependable Store
Wilson, North Carolina, USA - Oettingers - The Dependable Store. The leading store of the town with the slogan: " It pays to Deal at Oettinger s"

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - La Pointe Fourmie - French Riviera. Date: circa 1910s

Harrods Exterior 1929
The exterior of Harrods, London Date: 1929

Advert for Dickins & Jones womens winter sports wear 1928
Dickins & Jones, winter sports department, helping you choose the correct outfits for the season. 1928

Carantec, Brittany, France, Crevette fishergirls
Carante cin the Finistere department of Brittany in north-western France - Crevette fishergirls. Date: circa 1910s

Sete, France - The Harbour and Town
Sete, France, in the Herault department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France - a lovely view of the Harbour and the town. Date: circa 1910s

Queen Alexandra and Crown Prince Olav, London
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) and her grandson, Crown Prince Olav of Norway (1903-1991), leaving the newly opened Whiteleys Store in Bayswater, West London

The General Strike - Government leaders
Government leaders during the General Strike: Ministers and Commissioners. 1. Chief Civil Commissioner: Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson, 2. Principal Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Lowry, 3

The London Symphony Orchestra playing at Harrods, London, 19
Illustration showing the London Symphony Orchestra playing in Harrods, during the department stores Diamond Jubilee celebrations, 1909

Peter Jones, London
MR. PETER JONES, GENERAL DRAPER, SILK MERCER, OUT FITTER AND FURNISHER. The Sloane Square shopping emporium in the late 19th century

Au Bon Marche, Rue du Bac, Paris, France
Exterior view of the Au Bon Marche department store in the Rue du Bac, Paris, France

de Havilland DH. 104 Dove 6 G-ANUU
de Havilland DH.104 Dove 6 G-ANUU (msn 04455) of the Civil Aviation Flying Unit. G-ANUU flew with the Board of Trade - Department of Trade

Our Boys Clothing Company, riding and top boots
Our Boys Clothing Company riding and top boots. Date: c.1895

Harrods advertisement Yves St Laurent dress
Advertisement for London department store, Harrods, featuring a knee length, long-sleeved shift dress designed by Yves St Laurent but made in London exclusively for Harrods

Leaflet advertising Remembrance Day, 11th November 1927. Wear a Flanders Poppy - British Legion Appeals Department, 26 Eccleston Square, London SW1. Commemorative Art

Robinsons Store
July 1923: Peter Robinsons department store in Oxford Circus, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Canadian Fire Department
Canadian fire services and engine Date: 1950s

Westbourne Grove
Whiteleys department store in Westbourne Grove

The Foreign Office seen from St. Jamess Park, London, England in the 19th century. From London Pictures, published 1890

Plougastel-Daoulas, Finistere, Brittany
Traditional local costume and house interior at Plougastel-Daoulas - a commune in the Finistere department of Brittany in north-western France. Date: circa 1930s

Washington DC, USA - The Interior Department Building Date: 1920

Corsica, A view of Vivario
A view of Vivario in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. Date: circa 1903

Aerial view of the Bristol Aero Engine Department factory and offices, September 1936

Home safety is home defense Men: to learn proper fire control join the fire department auxiliary corps at the nearest fire house

The past is behind us, the future is ahead. Let us all strive to make the future better and brighter than the past ever was. Soldier shaking hands with worker holding sledgehammer. Date 1918

Headquarters of the New York Fire Department, Brooklyn

Advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes
His First Pair -- advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes, with a silhouette of four children and a dog. One little boy is wearing his first pair of shoes

A court dress to curtsey in from Harvey Nichols, 1935
Advertisement for the department store, Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, advertising a gown of classic simplicity to wear to a court presentation

Wardrobe Department
Ladies in the Wardrobe Department of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s

NPL headquarters, 1906
NPL headquarters. Bushy House, the NPL (National Physical Laboratory) headquarters, not only contained numerous research laboratories but also was the venue of NPL staff garden parties

Aircraft drops fire retardant
Israel, Haifa Carmel Mountain Forest, Aircraft dropping fire retardant on a wildfire

Printemps Store Aflame
Printemps Department Store in flames, Paris

Selling Persian Carpets
Selling Persian carpets in Le Printemps, French department store

A sign outside the Department of Energy and Climate change in Whitehall London UK
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Shopping for Fabric 1809
A throng of mostly feminine customers scrutinize the stock at Messrs. Harding, Howell & Co. at 89 Pall Mall. Fabrics cascade from displays in the drapery department

Marshall & Shelgrove, Oxford Street, London

Debenham & Freebody 1905
Debenham & Freebody department store, Wigmore Street, London

Lab at Pratt Institute
The Department of Domestic Science (Chemistry) at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Physicians Room
The Physicians room in the medical outpatient department of the London Hospital in Whitechapel

Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel (litho)
6030542 Advertisement from Dickins and Jones department store to promote gifts for military personnel (litho) by European School

Gascogne-Bearn (colour litho)
5210018 Gascogne-Bearn (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gascogne-Bearn)

Marche-Limousin (colour litho)
5209998 Marche-Limousin (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche-Limousin)

Bretagne (colour litho)
5209996 Bretagne (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bretagne. Illustration for Les Provinces de France Illustrees (Blondel La Rougery)

President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884
1576750 President Cleveland as Santa Claus, 1884; (add.info.: A moment of anxiety, who is going to get left? President Cleveland as Santa Claus standing in front of a fireplace where stockings are)

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"Exploring the Rich History of Department Stores: From Fortnum & Mason to Selfridges" Step into a world of luxury and elegance as we delve into the captivating history stores. Starting with Fortnum & Mason, a renowned British institution since 1707, which has delighted shoppers with its exquisite offerings for centuries. Frederick Gorringes, London Department Store, stands tall as an iconic shopping destination that has witnessed the ever-changing trends and tastes of Londoners throughout the years. Its grandeur and opulence have made it a beloved landmark in the city. Transporting us back to Hitchin, Herts in the 1940s, we discover how department stores like Derry and Toms Poster played an integral role in bringing joy during challenging times. Their resilience and commitment to serving their communities were truly commendable. During World War I, Fortnum & Mason's Christmas Box for soldiers brought comfort to those fighting on foreign soil. This heartwarming gesture showcased not only their generosity but also their dedication to supporting our brave servicemen. Across continents, Bullocks Wilshire in Los Angeles stood as a symbol of glamour and sophistication. It epitomized Hollywood's golden era while offering unparalleled shopping experiences to its discerning clientele. Bourne & Hollingsworth on Oxford Street holds stories within its walls that whisper tales from bygone eras. A witness to countless fashion revolutions and societal shifts – this store remains an emblematic presence amidst London's bustling retail scene. Traveling across oceans brings us to Bank and shops in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – a vibrant hub where locals found everything they needed under one roof. These establishments became community pillars fostering connections between neighbors. In Nuremberg, Germany Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance served not only as a department store but also demonstrated how businesses can adapt beyond traditional roles by providing essential services during emergencies—a testament to resilience amid adversity.