Packaging Collection (#6)

Rein Miedema View fire North Island night cityscape painting
Rein Miedema, View of fire on the North Island at night, cityscape painting material linen oil painting wood 40, 5 w 61, 0 Oil on canvas Oak frame with profile edge signature lower right

Advert - Melti's chocolate Date: 1912

Production line at E. M. I. factory in Hayes Middlesex where the new Beatles LP Rubber Soul
Production line at E.M.I. factory in Hayes Middlesex where the new Beatles LP Rubber Soul is being manufactured, 24th November 1965

Dobsons Dairies October 1966 Workersr on Bottling and Packaging Machinery

Dobsons Dairies October 1966 A worker on Bottling and Packaging Machinery

Perfume label, Pompeia, New York, USA
Perfume label, Pompeia, The Standard Perfumes Co, New York, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Perfume label, Gordon Gordon, Chicago, USA, makers of the Princess Pat range of cosmetics. Date: circa 1920s

Perfume label in art nouveau style, Paris. Date: circa 1910s

Christmas presents in a shop window, Paris, France

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Marquise Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Marquise Hair Net, light brown, graduated mesh, made of sterilised human hair, price three shillings. circa 1950s

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Soneeta Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Soneeta double cap hair net in white - " A Perfect net of human hair". circa 1950s

Perfume label, Un Reve, Lorenzy-Palanca, Paris
Perfume label in art deco style, Un Reve, Lorenzy-Palanca, Paris. Date: circa 1930s

Perfume label, Eau de Cologne Extra Fine
Perfume label in art deco style, Eau de Cologne Extra Fine. Date: circa 1930s

Perfume label, Eau de Cologne extra concentree
Perfume label in art deco style, Eau de Cologne extra concentree from Jean Artaud, Paris. Date: circa 1930s

Advert for Pliofilm from Goodyear 1944
What is Pliofilm ? Developed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, was a rubber-based clear plastic used to protect equipment, especially weapons, from water and sand during the D-Day landings

Repeating Pattern - Sailing Ships. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Riding Hats. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Hokusai Great Wave. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Hokusai Great Wave - blue border. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Desserts on white background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Variety of dessert dishes. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Saluki Dogs (white on red oval). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - geometrical stars. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - green background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a green background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - yellow background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Repeating Pattern - three women in scarves and hats, yellow
Repeating Pattern - Three women in scarves and hats (on yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag Scarf, turquoise
Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag (in aquamarine blue / turquoise). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock in yellow
Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock (in yellow). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Alice and Gardeners. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Alice and the White Rabbit. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Floral Assemblage of flowers
Repeating Pattern - Floral Assemblage - olive green background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Apricot, plums and peaches in plastic cups, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

AD: RAZOR, 1919. American advertisement for Gem Damaskeene Razor, 1919

Chewing gum factory. Worker supervising a production line at a chewing gum factory. This factory is producing Dirol chewing gum, and is operated by the Dirol Cadbury company

Russian space food. Some of these food products are preserves kept in special aluminum cans (upper centre), or squeezable tubes (upper right)

John Players Archive
Nottingham Prints John Players Archive

Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes, 1924=26
Players Navy Cut Cigarettes and Tobacco rectangular counter card. In the centre is the head and shoulders of a sailor in oilskins, smoking a pipe. The picture is signed " T Insall"

Players White Label cigarettes

Navy Cut White Label cigarettes, 1926
Players Navy Cut White Label Cigarettes rectangular counter card. The background is grey with three panels of a darker grey over the top

Navy Cut White Label cigarettes, 1925
Players Navy Cut White Label Cigarettes rectangular counter card. The background is grey with a white border. At the centre, top

Navy Cut White Label cigarettes, 1924=25
Players Navy Cut White Label Cigarettes rectangular counter card depicting a man in a homburg hat, smoking a cigarette, reading a newspaper

Navy Cut cigarettes, 1927
Players counter card in the shape of a banner with scrolled ends. The lettering and decoration appear to be hand painted. The text reads " PLAYERs // NAVY CUT CIGARETTES"

Players, 1923
Players counter card in the shape of a banner with scrolled ends. At either end is the sailor in a life-buoy trade mark. The text reads " PLAYER S"

Players Please, 1928
Players Please rectangular counter card. The background is dark blue with a gold edging. In the bottom right hand corner is the sailor in a life-buoy trade mark

Navy Cut De Luxe, 1921
Players Navy Cut De Luxe tobacco counter card. In the top, oval section is a dockside scene with two naval officers in eighteenth century uniform outside a building which is probably an inn under

Navy Cut mixed brands, 1921-22
Players mixed tobacco brands counter card the top of which resembles an oriental-style pointed dome and scrolls. The background is maroon with a gold edge

Mixed tobacco brands, 1928
Players mixed tobacco brands rectangular counter card. The background is cream with a blue border and there are illustrations of Country Life Medium, Country Life White Label

Navy Cut mixed brands, 1925=26
Players Navy Cut mixed brands rectangular counter card. The background is cream with a maroon and gold border. In the centre are three blue ovals with gold borders

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Packaging plays a crucial role in our everyday lives, ensuring that products are protected and presented in an appealing manner. From the sleek design of a home cholesterol test kit to the vintage charm of Mephisto Cigars label printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York, packaging tells a story. Innovative they are be seen in the form of IBM 5110 and Omnibot 2000 robot boxes, showcasing cutting-edge technology ready to revolutionize our lives. Similarly, DNA nucleosome molecular models come neatly packaged, representing the complex building blocks of life itself. Repeating patterns on tea cups bring elegance and harmony to our morning rituals while Navy Cut cigarettes from 1927-28 evoke nostalgia for a bygone era. The packaging for Navy Cut Medium cigarettes from 1924 hints at refinement and sophistication. Surprising yet captivating repeating patterns featuring skeletons remind us of life's intricate beauty even in its most delicate forms. On the other hand, Heath Robinson Motorcars' repeating pattern showcases whimsical contraptions that ignite curiosity and imagination. The allure of Art Deco is evident through repeating patterns depicting both women and an art deco woman specifically - exuding glamour and timeless style. These designs capture attention with their bold lines and geometric shapes. Lastly, Picture No. 11768763 encapsulates how they are transcend boundaries as it captures a moment frozen in time – inviting us into a world full of possibilities. From preserving freshness to telling stories through visuals or sparking emotions with nostalgic designs; packaging has become an art form that enhances our daily experiences while leaving lasting impressions on us all.