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Retailer Collection

Background imageRetailer Collection: John Lewis, founder of the department store

John Lewis, founder of the department store
John Lewis (1836 - 1928), founder of John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, riding and top boots

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

Background imageRetailer Collection: rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler

rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler

Background imageRetailer Collection: Victorian advertisment for a bicycle retailer in Burnley

Victorian advertisment for a bicycle retailer in Burnley

Background imageRetailer Collection: His Masters Voice radio and gramaphone retailer in Newark

His Masters Voice radio and gramaphone retailer in Newark - delivery van Date: circa 1920s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Austin Reed Advertisement Illustration

Austin Reed Advertisement Illustration
An illustration used for the advertisement purposes of Austin Reed Ltd, a fashion retailer. The image shows two men wearing smart coats, speaking with a young lady seated in a red car

Background imageRetailer Collection: Felix Minette Bicyclette

Felix Minette Bicyclette
An original antique promotional bicycle poster for the retailer Felix Minette, 16 Rue Descombes, Paris. The caption (Je t'ai prevenu Pourquoi n'as-tu pas fait comme moi en prenant de)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Anthony Hordern and Sons Advertisement

Anthony Hordern and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for Sydney based department store retailer, Anthony Hordern and Sons, Limited. This advert displays a wide range of interior ornaments for sale, makers including Royal Lancaster

Background imageRetailer Collection: Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

Background imageRetailer Collection: Window shopping, London

Window shopping, London
Window shopping - outside a fashion retailers in Central London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London

Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
Clothing retailer in Canning Town, London. Boy shop assistant holds up garments outside shop for inspection. Date: 1938

Background imageRetailer Collection: Display of gloves in fashion retailers window, London

Display of gloves in fashion retailers window, London
Gloves displayed in the window of a London fashion retailer. Date: 1960s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Gordon Selfridge by William Orpen

Gordon Selfridge by William Orpen
Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Organized Selfridge & Co (1909) and developed it into one of the largest department stores in Europe. 1928

Background imageRetailer Collection: Simon Arzt store in Port Said, Egypt

Simon Arzt store in Port Said, Egypt
Simon Arzt store, a department store led by tobacco producer and retailer Simon Arzt, next to a Thomas Cook & Son office at the Rue du Commerce (Shopping street) in Port Said, Egypt. Date: 1930s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Alice Pollock, owner of Quorum boutique

Alice Pollock, owner of Quorum boutique
Alice Pollock (born 1942), British fashion designer and retailer who founded the boutique Quorum, which featured the work of fellow designers Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell

Background imageRetailer Collection: Watneys Happy Families - Mrs Stout

Watneys Happy Families - Mrs Stout, the Retailers Wife. circa 1930

Background imageRetailer Collection: Watneys Happy Families - Mr Stout

Watneys Happy Families - Mr Stout, the Retailer. circa 1930

Background imageRetailer Collection: Watneys Happy Families - Miss Stout

Watneys Happy Families - Miss Stout, the Retailers Daughter. circa 1930

Background imageRetailer Collection: Watneys Happy Families - Master Stout

Watneys Happy Families - Master Stout, the Retailers Son. circa 1930

Background imageRetailer Collection: Ground Floor of Our Boys Clothing Company, Oxford St, London

Ground Floor of Our Boys Clothing Company, Oxford St, London
View of the ground floor of Our Boys Clothing Company in Oxford Street, London. The department visible here sells a variety of waterproofs, boxes and fancy goods. Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, male waterproof coats

Our Boys Clothing Company, male waterproof coats
Our Boys Clothing Company presents waterproof coats for men. Figure 5161 was specialized for the army, whereas figure 5162 was made for gentlemen Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, male nightwear

Our Boys Clothing Company, male nightwear
Our Boys Clothing Company presents nightwear for men, features: Nightshirts (figures 3071 & 3072) Pyjama suits (figures 3073, 3074 & 3075) c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, jerseys, sweaters and cardigans

Our Boys Clothing Company, jerseys, sweaters and cardigans
Jerseys, sweaters and cardigans for boys, made by Our Boys Clothing Company. Features football jersey (figure 2032). Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, coachmans overcoat

Our Boys Clothing Company, coachmans overcoat
Double-breasted coachmans overcoat made by Our Boys Clothing Company Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, sport suits

Our Boys Clothing Company, sport suits
Our Boys Clothing Company presents a cycling and tennis/boating suit. Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, Racing / frock overcoat

Our Boys Clothing Company, Racing / frock overcoat
Our Boys Clothing Company presents new racing coat (figure 1021), and frock overcoat (figure 1022) Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, coats for young women

Our Boys Clothing Company, coats for young women
Our Boys Clothing Company presents coats for young women and girls. Features: Ulster (figure 174) Mantle (figures 175, 176, 177) Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, Eton Suit

Our Boys Clothing Company, Eton Suit
Our Boys Clothing Company presents Eton Manors suits. Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, suits for boys

Our Boys Clothing Company, suits for boys
Our Boys Clothing Company presenting various suits for boys: Court Suit (Figure 65) Albert Suit (Figure 66) Portland Suit (Figure 67) Boulevard Suit (Figure 68) Lord Fauntleroy Suit (Figure 69)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Advert for Madame Raymonde womens hats 1929

Advert for Madame Raymonde womens hats 1929
Three models wearing different styles in hats available in Madame Raymonde. 1929

Background imageRetailer Collection: Fashion Show - Eatons British Ambassadors of Fashion

Fashion Show - Eatons British Ambassadors of Fashion
In November 1946, Eatons (a large Canadian Fashion Retailer) presented The British Ambassadors of Fashion. This show had been developed

Background imageRetailer Collection: Suffragette Womens Freedom League China

Suffragette Womens Freedom League China
A Womens Freedom League china saucer with banner decoration, W.F.L Votes for Women badge or shield emblem, and the motto of the organisation - Dare To Be Free

Background imageRetailer Collection: Russian Credit Co. Hardware Store

Russian Credit Co. Hardware Store
Russian Peasants in a 1929 credit company hardware store. Date: 1929

Background imageRetailer Collection: Shops in Chester

Shops in Chester
A n old shopping street in Chester, featuring, along with other retailers, a wig seller! The Cathedral can be seen in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd


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