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Department Collection (#6)

"Exploring the Rich History of Department Stores

Background imageDepartment Collection: Silhouette, Little X corsets with Lycra, window display

Silhouette, Little X corsets with Lycra, window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display

Background imageDepartment Collection: Waldorf writing paper: window display

Waldorf writing paper: window display
Waldorf writing paper window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display. Date: circa 1963

Background imageDepartment Collection: Danish food counters

Danish food counters inside a Wolverhampton department store Date: circa 1965

Background imageDepartment Collection: Bond Worth and Axminster carpets: window display

Bond Worth and Axminster carpets: window display
Bond Worth and Axminster carpets window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display for patterned carpets. Date: circa 1963

Background imageDepartment Collection: Windsmoor ladies coats: window display

Windsmoor ladies coats: window display
Windsmoor ladies coats: An early 1950s shop window display at Liverpool department store, Owen Owen. Date: circa 1952

Background imageDepartment Collection: Danish food promotion counter - Lewis's store, Leeds

Danish food promotion counter - Lewis's store, Leeds
A Danish food promotion counter at Lewis's department store, Leeds. Date: 1961

Background imageDepartment Collection: Axminster carpet: window display

Axminster carpet: window display
Axminster carpet window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display for patterned carpets. Date: circa 1962

Background imageDepartment Collection: Grumman S-2A Tracker 152820

Grumman S-2A Tracker 152820
United States Navy - Grumman S-2A Tracker 152820 (msn 289C, 1S0570, base code NH, call-sign 015, Model G-89 ), of VS-33, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage-disposal

Background imageDepartment Collection: House with grape vine, garage and hay loft in Albertville

House with grape vine, garage and hay loft in Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Alfred Martinand's Cafe and Epicerie, in Albertville

Alfred Martinand's Cafe and Epicerie, in Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: House with well-tended grape-vine, in Albertville

House with well-tended grape-vine, in Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Mountain backdrop to a lake near Albertville

Mountain backdrop to a lake near Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Hay loft with trap and cart in Albertville

Hay loft with trap and cart in Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Albertville: A vignette of a house

Albertville: A vignette of a house
A vignette of a house in Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: The river Arly, flowing through Albertville

The river Arly, flowing through Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Swans on a lake near Albertville

Swans on a lake near Albertville. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Albertville: Hotel Mont Blanc

Albertville: Hotel Mont Blanc. (Albertville is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France). Date: 1937

Background imageDepartment Collection: Maison Blanche Department Store, New Orleans

Maison Blanche Department Store, New Orleans
Maison Blanche - the leading and most progressive Department Store in the South - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDepartment Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 series 3B-RA G-AVDX

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 series 3B-RA G-AVDX
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 series 3B/RA G-AVDX (msn 25113), of the Department for Trade and Industry - Civil Aviation Flying Unit, at RAF Luqa on 19 October 1971. Date: 1971

Background imageDepartment Collection: Advert for Harrods department store, London

Advert for Harrods department store, London Date: 1902

Background imageDepartment Collection: Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896

Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896
Variety of mourning clothing for widows kept in stock for daughters, relatives and servants, available from Peter Robinson's Mourning Warehouse, Regent Street, London. 1896

Background imageDepartment Collection: Fumigating Westminster Hall, 1971

Fumigating Westminster Hall, 1971
Canisters of pesticide in smoke form being used by the Department of the Environment in 1971 to fumigate Westminster Hall in London

Background imageDepartment Collection: Greetings card with gold crown, British Foreign Office

Greetings card with gold crown, British Foreign Office
Greetings card with gold crown from the British Foreign Office. 20th century

Background imageDepartment Collection: Electricity Council appliance testing lab, Leatherhead

Electricity Council appliance testing lab, Leatherhead
Electricity Council appliance testing laboratories, Leatherhead, Surrey. A new extension was opened on 16 May 1969. Showing the Housecraft Department

Background imageDepartment Collection: NUS President Trevor Phillips and campaigners

NUS President Trevor Phillips and campaigners
NUS President Trevor Phillips (left, b. 1953, later a writer and broadcaster) and campaigning students from the London Boroughs of Harrow and Kingston, outside the Education Department in Waterloo

Background imageDepartment Collection: MPs protesting about housing cuts

MPs protesting about housing cuts at the Department of the Environment, 19 February 1981. On the left is Gerald Kaufmann, Labour MP. Each MP carries a placard giving statistics for their area

Background imageDepartment Collection: Spanish Civil War. Excursionistes: Sigueu prudents

Spanish Civil War. Excursionistes: Sigueu prudents amb el foc! (Hikers: be careful lighting fire!). Propaganda poster from the Forest Service

Background imageDepartment Collection: Spanish Civil War. Leaflet explaining how to

Spanish Civil War. Leaflet explaining how to help the Propaganda Service. Secretaria de Propaganda del gobierno Republicano (Propaganda Department of the Republican Government). Barcelona. Drawing

Background imageDepartment Collection: Spanish civil war. Un borracho! es un parasito

Spanish civil war. Un borracho! es un parasito: Eliminemosle (One: drunkard! it is a parasite: Let's eliminate him!). Propaganda poster by the Republican Side

Background imageDepartment Collection: Spain Barcelona Spanish Civil War Gran Via De

Spain Barcelona Spanish Civil War Gran Via De
spain, barcelona, spanish, civil, war, gran, via, de, les, corts, catalanes, after, a, bombardment, march, image, from, the, propaganda, department, of, generalitat, catalonia, monistrol, montserrat

Background imageDepartment Collection: SPAIN. Barcelona. Spanish Civil War. Corner Balmes-Gran

SPAIN. Barcelona. Spanish Civil War. Corner Balmes-Gran Via after a bombardment (May 1938). Image from the Propaganda Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat

Background imageDepartment Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Leaflet edited

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Leaflet edited by the Propaganda Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia with text by Companys and Negrin

Background imageDepartment Collection: Laying Foundations on a building site on Oxford Street

Laying Foundations on a building site on Oxford Street
Large crane and workmen laying foundations for a new department store, on a building site on Oxford Street, London. Date: 1920

Background imageDepartment Collection: Demolition works underway on a site in Oxford Street, London

Demolition works underway on a site in Oxford Street, London. The old building was being torn down to make way for a new department store. Date: 1920

Background imageDepartment Collection: Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Priest

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Priest
ww1, wwi, world, war, one, first, 1st, great, i, priest, blesses, soldiers, events, russia, 1917, women, blessed, patriarch, nikon, red, square, crucifix, priests, battalion, death, woman

Background imageDepartment Collection: An advertisement for Barkers, Derrys & Pontings department store in Kensington

An advertisement for Barkers, Derrys & Pontings department store in Kensington, a "garden in the sky". Date: 1951

Background imageDepartment Collection: Prussian Army, Prussian Guard, Guard Field Artillery Regiment, Corps Artillery, Riding Section

Prussian Army, Prussian Guard, Guard Field Artillery Regiment, Corps Artillery, Riding Section, Army Uniform, Military
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, armies, cavalries, department, departments, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, equus, europe's, frg, genus, german, german federal republic, guard

Background imageDepartment Collection: Marsh Aviation S-2F3AT Turbo N613MA - CDF no. 180

Marsh Aviation S-2F3AT Turbo N613MA - CDF no. 180 (msn 522. Ex BuAer 136613), of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) at the Marsh Aviation facility on Falcon Field

Background imageDepartment Collection: Woman Kneeling at Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, 1922 (b/w photo)

Woman Kneeling at Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, 1922 (b/w photo)
5042862 Woman Kneeling at Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, 1922 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Established in the Civil War)

Background imageDepartment Collection: Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, 1938 (b/w photo)

Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, 1938 (b/w photo)
3964304 Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, 1938 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Established in the Civil War)

Background imageDepartment Collection: View of the Central Hall of the New Printemps Store, 1910 (colour litho)

View of the Central Hall of the New Printemps Store, 1910 (colour litho)
CHT189594 View of the Central Hall of the New Printemps Store, 1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDepartment Collection: DDE-90038716

DDE-90038716
Uruguay, Maldonado Department, Punta del Este. Evening aerial view. Date: 15/01/2010

Background imageDepartment Collection: DDE-90038717

DDE-90038717
Uruguay, Montevideo Department, Montevideo. City and bay view from Cerro de Montevideo, late afternoon. Date: 15/01/2010

Background imageDepartment Collection: DDE-90038038

DDE-90038038
Argentina, Neuquen Province, Confluencia Department. Landscape along RN 40. Date: 14/01/2006

Background imageDepartment Collection: DDE-90029854

DDE-90029854
Young corn crop grows west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

Background imageDepartment Collection: DDE-90029853

DDE-90029853
Wheat field west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

Background imageDepartment Collection: DDE-90029852

DDE-90029852
Tractor baling hay west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010



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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.