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Advertisement for Doctors China Tea by Gladys Peto, done in her characteristic decorative style. Date: c.1924
Stylish young lady writing a letter sitting on cushionsA stylish young lady seated on a set of plump and elaborate cushions, writing a series of blank letters to a male friend, as a lead-up to an April Fools Day prank! Date: 1923
Ovaltine advertisement designed by Gladys Peto in her usual gorgeous, decorative style, showing women of all ages partaking of Ovaltine in a garden because it
When the cat's away the mice will playGirl and boy with cat. When the cat's away the mice will play by Gladys Peto
Girl and boy sheltering in a tree. It never rains, but it pours by Gladys Peto
Palying Red Indians and Hide and Seek. It's a long lane that has no turning by Gladys Peto
Children picking fruit, one fallen over. A rolling stone gathers no moss by Gladys Peto
Children, dog and toy horse. You may lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink by Gladys Peto
The best attended private view: society and Sir John and Lady Laverys pictures. The show of pictures by Sir John and Lady Lavery at the Alpine Galleries was the smartest private view imaginable
Advertisement for Skippers Sailor Savouries sandwich filling with a poem illustrated by Gladys Peto. Date: c.1924
11th Armoured Division exercise, Yorkshire Moors, WW211th Armoured Division exercise on the Yorkshire Moors, attended by Winston Churchill during the Second World War. 1941
Gladys Peto, aka Mrs. C. Lindsey Emmerson, (1890 - 1977), artist and illustrator. Date: 1927
Visit Egypt advertisement by Gladys PetoExquisite advertisement for the Egypt Travel Bureau by Gladys Peto in The Graphic featuring tourists in Petos trademark colourful frocks among ancient ruins. Date: 1930
A black-and-white scene by Gladys Peto, A River FantasyA black-and-white scene by Gladys Peto: A River Fantasy. Striking scene in black and white, designed for the Palace Girls, in which they have appeared at the Victoria Palace Theatre. 1918 Date: 1918
WW1 fashion - As it was. Is. And Ever Will Be" What absurd clothes, my dear; besides; you really look a little fast." Cartoon by G. E. Peto in The Sketch, 1915 commenting on the changing silhouette of womens fashion in response to
Dorothy Peto, first Woman Superintendent, Met PoliceDorothy Olivia Georgiana Peto (1886-1974), first Woman Superintendent in the London Metropolitan Police. She served from 1930 until 1946, receiving the OBE in 1920 and the Kings Police Medal in 1944
Society goes to see Count Michael de Torbys fashion designsSociety out in force to see the dresses designed by Count Michael de Torby, son of Grand Duke Michael, at court dressmakers, Reville and Rossiter in 1918
Illustration by Gladys Peto, StorylandGladys Peto illustration in Storyland -- Shopping. Showing two young women looking at the window display of a dress shop, watched by a little dog. Date: 1931
Cover design, Storyland, by Gladys PetoCover design for Storyland, by Gladys Peto. Gladys Emma Peto (1890-1977) was an English artist, fashion designer, illustrator and writer of childrens books. Date: 1931
Young lady shortly fails to walk the tightropeA young lady reads out a learned treatise upon tight-rope walking in a circus rather than actually performing on the high wire herself! Date: 1923
Young lady taking money from audience at the grand circusA young lady getting receives some money from queuing members of the audience at the circus held at Little Langley-under-Longford on Whit Monday. Date: 1923
Fashionable lady sitting beside her bed reading a letterA fashionable lady is sitting beside her bed reading a letter from a man. She seems rather displeased about the content. Date: 1923
Gladys PetoI Seek - A Sketch illustrator illustrated. Gladys Peto, artist and illustrator, who worked for The Sketch magazine illustrating the gossip column Phrynettes Letters from London with a variety of
Aunt Babsie as a lion-tamer - failing miserablyAunt Babsie runs away from a lion rearing up on his hind legs - she is a complete failure as a circus lion-tamer! Date: 1923
Young lady dashing to catch the London trainA young fashionable lady rushes for the London train, wearing a circus outfit. Date: 1923
Stylish lady reading a paperA fashionable young lady in her underwear reads a paper, standing in front of a mosaic wall-hanging. Note the fantastic headwear on show! Date: 1923
Young lady standing in a little parkA young lady stands in a little park, picking up flowers and playing with her dogs. Unfortunately picking up flowers is forbidden and dogs are not admitted at the park. Date: 1923
Stylish young lady wearing a self-made hurdling outfit. Date: 1923
Young lady sitting on cushions dreaming of trophiesYoung sporty lady sitting on cushions, dreaming of the trophies she wants to win when she takes part in athletics competition in the spring. Date: 1923
Young lady filling up a decanterA young Lady fills up the whiskey decanter with lemonade as a prank on April Fools Day. Date: 1923
Stylish and mischievous young ladyA stylish and mischievous young lady standing in front of a mosaic wall hanging. Date: 1923
Fashionable lady buying bed socks in a Chic BoutiqueFashionable lady buying bed socks, egg-cosies and other trifling items in a Chic Fashion Boutique. Date: 1923
Queen Elizabeth with Superintendent Peto, WW2Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Superintendent D.O.G. Peto of the Metropolitan Police, taking part in a visit to Pembridge Hall Section House during the Second World War
Allenburys Foods for InfantsThe Milky Way to Health. Depicts happy healthy children. Art Deco style. Artist: Gladys Peto Date: 1925
Allenburys Infant FeedingPromotional postcard for Allenburys progressive system of Infant Feeding. The image is created in the progressive Art Deco style. Artist: Gladys Peto Date: 1924
A husband hunting expedition by Gladys PetoLadies eagerly arrive at a ball for demobilised officers in an illustration which is cheekily entitled, A husband-hunting expedition
Pamela Peto by Madame YevondePamela, the daughter of Lieutenant Geoffrey and Mrs Peto photographed with a toy elephant by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1918
Officers at a Supper Club by C. E. PetoBefore it was forbidden fruit to officers in uniform - at a supper club. Officers dance with ladies in skimpy evening dresses at a supper club. Date: 1915
At Moist Maidenhead by C. E. PetoScenes captured in silhouette of Maidenhead, the fashionable riverside town in Berkshire, coping with flooding early 1915
Art deco artwork by Gladys Peto, 1921 for The Cards Tell Truly Date: 1921
