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Celanese Fashion FabricsAdvertisement for Celanese fabrics. 1928
Ascot knicker elastic advertisementAdvertisement for Ascot knicker elastic, made from artificial silk. Washing won t spoil it - neither will boiling. Endorsed by actress and entertainer Ivy Tresmand who says, I like Ascot elastic
Advertisement for Nice on the French RivieraAdvertisement, published in The Tatler in January, for the town of Nice on the fashionable French Riviera, a place of eternal spring, ideal for spending your winter vacation. 1930
Le Palais de la Mediterranee at NiceCartoons showing the grand interior of Le Palais de la Mediterranee in Nice, opened in 1929 with a mermaid finding herself stranded on the staircase. 1930
Players Bachelor cigarettes advertisementAdvertisement for awfully good Players cigarettes. A dapper chap in evening wear generously offers one to his female companion. 1930
Ballito stockings advertisementAdvertisement for Ballito stockings, made from pure silk. 1930
Skating dress at Dickins and Jones advertisementThe ideal skating dress in fine, Galashiels tweed with a full circular skirt, gored to allow ample width for movement. Available with knickers to match
Eccles Caravans advertisementAdvertisement for Eccles caravans showing a very comfortable interior of one of their models. 1930
University Exerciser and Reducer advertisementAdvertisement for the University Exerciser and Reducer to eliminate that tired feeling from your life and step out into a new world of joyful energy
Aquascutum tennis warm advertisementAquascutum advertisement for a cosy wrap in flecked fleece to be worn over tennis dresses. 1930
Bruce Bairnsfather Fragments from France exhibition, 1916Advertisement in The Graphic for an exhibition of drawings by the popular soldier cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather. The pictures were exhibited at the Graphic Galleries, 190 Strand
Matita advertisement, London Aeroplane ClubAdvertisement for Matita, a fashion label specialising in smart, womens tailoring and what was called sportswear in those days
Safety razor advert, Decca ad, An-on underwear adPage of wartime advertisements for the 7 O Clock Safety Razor; Decca, the portable gramophone; and An-on Underwear. 1918
Cast list and adverts in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s
Characters and adverts in Princess Ida programmeTwo characters and adverts in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s
Advertisement for Wolsey Bathing Suits 1930Advertisement for a range of colourful bathing suits by British brand, Wolsey. 1930
Swan and Edgar fancy dress advertisementAdvertisement for fancy dress outfits for girls from Swan and Edgar, the famous department store in Piccadilly Circus. Examples shown are a Little French Girl and a Little Dutch Girl. Date: 1938
Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement, 1950 - Xmas giftsAdvertisement for Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a couple exchanging Christmas gifts and exchanging gifts under the mistletoe. Date: 1950
Matita advertisement - and cocktail barShe shall be charming wherever she goes. Advert for Matita ready to wear sportswear (not really sports, but smart, ready-for-anything clothes for any occasion)
The Right Way to Speak to Maids - TMC house telephonesAdvertisement for TMC House Telephones, particularly useful when your house is so vast you need to dole out instructions to the servants from another wing. Date: 1923
Pears advertisement by Madame YevondeAdvertisement for Pears soap featuring a portrait of an attractive young woman by society photographer Madame Yevonde, together with an assessment of the type of face she likes to photograph - Here
Players advertisement, 1927Advertisement for Players cigarettes, featuring an elegant flapper with a sleek blonde bob enjoying a sample and blowing smoke rings. Date: 1927
Some odds and ends of varied interest 1914Some odds and ends of varied interest, including the Royal Mail steam packet Alcantara, an advert for the Pathescope Camera for amateur cinematography, and a Burberry advert
Advertisement for Ronson lighters, 1931Advertisement for a range of Art Deco lighters by Ronson. Also featured in an advertisement for Perfu-Mist, " the most practical scent-spray ever designed." Date: 1931
Celanese fabric advert, 1941Celanese fabric advert in wartime, 1941, featuing a glamorous, slightly coy woman in a Celanese nightdress. " See its Celanese and your coupons will go further. " Date: 1941
London Street Types - the sandwich manA man wearing a sandwich board, walking the streets of London to promote theatre shows. Date: 1933
Visit Egypt advertisement, 1929Advertisement promoting Egypt as a travel destination with an illustration of a glamorous couple posing against a backdrop of the Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza. Date: 1929
Hillman advertisement for Twenty-70 Sports SaloonAdvertisement for the Hillman Twenty-70 sports saloon costing 360. Featured at the centre of an art deco style illustration showing fashionable societ enjoying an evening somewhere glamorous
Bathing fashions from Debenham and FreebodyAdvertisement for Debenham and Freebody and their bathing suit fashions for 1934. On the left is the seasons swimming suit with a perfect fitting brassiere top
Harrods menswear advertisement - holiday and cruise wearAdvertisement for The Mans Shop at Harrods, specifically promoting attire for holidays and cruises including beach gowns, swim trunks, beach trousers, Lisle beach shirts, panama hats and sandals
Creme de Menthe advertisement, 1931Advertisement for Bols Cr譥 de Menthe, a liqueur dedicated to the dance, greatly enjoyed by the fair sex. Not only that, it is a delicate stimulant to the digestion. Date: 1931
De Havilland School of Flying Advertisement, 1931Advertisement for the De Havilland School of Flying, based at Hatfield Aerodrome in Hertfordshire. Date: 1931
Clothes for Aviation from Gamages, 1931Some of the clothing and equipment available for intrepid aviators from Gamages of Holborn. Includes the Hamble flying suit, aviation boots, overboots and the Alti helmet
Gieves outfitters advertisement for flying helmets & gogglesAdvertisement for Gieves of Old Bond Street and Burlington Arcade, London, outfitters to the Royal Air Force, specifically promoting their flying helmets which are endorsed by female aviator
Vivacious new beach hats, Harrods advertisement 1931Advertisement for wide-brimmed beach hats from Harrods. Brims are a yard across and the shallow crowns cleverly reveal hair. Date: 1931
Harrods advertisement, presentation gowns for 1931Harrods advertisement for presentation gowns suitable for Their Majesties Courts. Appropriately, the three models shown all have regal names - Elizabeth, Anne and Victoria. Date: 1931
Swan and Edgar bridal outfits, 1931Advertisement for Swan & Edgar of Piccadilly Circus, London, promoting their bridal fashions in 1931. The blushing bride can opt for simplicity in a gown
Jaeger advertisement 1931Advertisement for Jaeger coats urging potential customers to dash round to Jaeger, to, abduct a gladdening coat. Date: 1931
New Zealand lamb advert, 1952Advert for New Zealand lamb, 1952, featuring a housewife saying, " when its New Zealand, its good." Theres a nod to rationing
Rayon advert with couple, 1951Courtaulds rayon advertisement featuring a glamorous couple after dinner. " Versatile and hard-wearing rayon is present in almost every modern scene where fabric plays its part." Date: 1951
Wolsey bathing suits and beach suits advertisement, 1931Advertisement for Wolsey bathing and beach suits made of smooth, soft wool, with an elastic, close-ribbed knit that makes them fit, in the water or out of it, just like an extra skin. Date: 1931
Water Wear for Whitsun - 1930s swimwear advertisementAdvertisement for water wear, available from major retailers. As well as the striking Red Seal swimming suit in the Persian Pheasant design, there is the submarine bathing cap, submarine sandals
Empress of Britain advertisement, 1931Advertisement for the ocean liner, Empress of Britain, emphasising the Canadian Pacific Lines ships speed and space to enjoy every type of amusement available on board. Date: 1931
Cannes advertisement, 1929Full page advertisement in The Bystander for Cannes on the French Riviera detailing the ease of transport (five deluxe trains from London every day between Christmas and New Year)
Advertisement for Monte Carlo, French Riviera, 1923Advertisement for Monte Carlo on the French Riviera detailing all the entertainment and amusements available from the Casino and lawn tennis to cinema and the opera. Date: 1923
Shoes to wear on the Riviera - Excelsior advertisement, 1925Advertisement for Excelsior shoes advising on the ideal shoes to wear on the French Riviera - a model in black satin and black and gold brocade. Date: 1925
Monte Carlo advertisement, 1935Advertisement for Monte Carlo on the French Riviera featuring an illustration and alluring description of the Summer Sporting Club
Elizabeth Arden suntan kit, 1935Advertisement for the Elizabeth Arden suntan kit, a case containing Sunpruf cream, suntan oil, Velva Cream, Ardena Powder, lipstick, comb, hairpins and a tiny phial of Blue Grass perfume
