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White Star Line, Sailings Liverpool & New YorkWhite Star Line - promotional pamphlet for sailings Liverpool and New York via Queenstown showing the sailing schedule for steamers from Liverpool to New York, with image of the Teutonic on the back
White Star Line - foldout promotional brochure showing information and images of Doric, Laurentic, Regina, Majestic, Arabic, Pittsburgh, services to all parts of the world. 15 x 5 inches
White Star Line, RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic, postcardWhite Star Line, RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic, pre-maiden voyage promotional postcard dated 12 April 1912. Date: 1912
French Water Towers - Built in Reinforced ConcreteThree examples of French Water Towers in the modern style built in Reinforced Concrete by Demay Freres - Advertising card. The Architect for all three was Monsieur Maigrot of Paris. Date: circa 1910s
Singer Building, New York, USA - compared to other BuildingsPromotional card for Singer Sewing Machines, featuring a view of the Singer Building, New York, USA - compared (in height) to other tall Buildings in the UK: Nelsons Column, Dublin
Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js FryCoronation of King George V and Queen Mary - A promotional advertising card for Js Fry & Sons Ltd. Chocolate of Bristol and London. Date: 1911
Trade card advertising Ayerss Sarsaparilla, which gives Health and Happy Hours. Billed as a treatment for Scrofula and other blood disorders. Manufactured in Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1895
Ladies Hats manufactured by Atelier Bachwitz - These fine examples are available through boutiques and specialist outlets in Brussels, Paris, Vienna and New York. Date: 1911
Mr Gennaro of Gennaros Rendezvous RestaurantA signed portrait of Mr V Gennaro of Gennaros Rendezvous Restaurant on Dean Street, Soho, London. Gennaros would later become the site for the Groucho Club
Messageries Maritimes - Promotional postcardPromotional postcard for Messageries Maritimes - a French merchant shipping company. Date: circa 1950s
Fish Delivery boy distracted by Tit-BitsFish Delivery boy distracted by the latest addition Tit-Bits - this promotional card is advertising life insurance (via the magazine) to insure ones life for 1000. Date: circa 1906
Banky and Valentino in The Son of the SheikVilma Banky (1901-1991) and Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) in the Silent Film, The Son of The Sheik, 1926. Date: 1926
Programmes for the Alhambra Theatre, London 1904Promotional programme for the Alhambra Theatre, London commencing Monday, 28th November 1904 featuring ballets, orchestral pieces, jugglers and tumbling. Date: 1904
Welcome Stranger by Aaron HoffmannFront page of a promotional flyer for Welcome Stranger by Aaron Hoffmann. First produced in England at the Lyric Theatre, 19th October 1921
Two Little Vagabonds by George R Sims & Arthur ShirleyPromotional postcard for Two Little Vagabonds by George R. Sims and Arthur Shirley from Les Deux Gosses by Pierre Decourcelle (Theatre de lAmbigu-Comique, Paris, 19th February 1896)
The Traitor by E Hill-MitchelsonPromotional postcard for The Traitor by E. Hill-Mitchelson. First produced as A Judas in Wigan, 27th July & Theatre Royal, Stratford, 23rd January 1903. Col
The Tempest by William ShakespearePromotional postcard for The Tempest by William Shakespeare, showing Caliban by Charles Buchel for Herbert Beerbohm Trees Company touring to the Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, 17th April 1905. Date: 1905
The Swiss Express by Arthur H Gilbert and Charles RenadPromotional postcard for The Swiss Express by Arthur H. Gilbert and Charles Renad. First produced at the Princesss Theatre, 26th December 1891. The image shows Charles & Frederick
Stationery design, Grand Hotel Pallanza, ItalyStationery design, Grand Hotel Pallanza, Lake Maggiore, Italy. circa 1900
Squatter Sovereignty by Edward HarriganPromotional postcard for Squatter Sovereignty by Edward Harrigan, first produced at Harrigan and Harts Theatre, New York in 1882. Date: circa 1882
Spreading the News by Lady GregoryPromotional postcard for Spreading the News by Lady Gregory, a one-act comic play which was written for the opening night of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, 27th December 1904
The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan DoylePromotional postcard for The Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 4th June 1910. The scene is Holmess sitting room in Baker Street
Shakes Versus Shav by George Bernard ShawPromotional postcard for Shakes v Shaw, a ten-minute puppet play by George Bernard Shaw
Scott and WhaleyPromotional postcard for Scott and Whaley. Eddie Whaley and his partner Harry Scott were African-American music hall and radio comedians who came to England in 1909 and settled here
Publicity Card, Pension Villa Righetti, Locarno, Italy. circa 1890
The School Girl by Henry Hamilton and Paul M PotterPromotional postcard for The School Girl by Henry Hamilton and Paul M. Potter; music Leslie Stuart. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 9th May 1903. Artist: Albert Morrow
Paul Raineys African HuntPromotional postcard for Paul Raineys African Hunt
Maskelyne and Cookes MysteriesPromotional postcard for Will, the Witch and the Watchman, one of the most popular magic playlets performed by John Nevil Maskelyne and George Cooke
Nina Rosa by Otto HarbachPromotional postcard for Nina Rosa by Otto Harbach; music Sigmund Romberg (Majestic Theatre, New York, 20th September 1930). First produced in England at the Lyceum Theatre, 7th July 1931
The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac HendersonPromotional postcard for The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac Henderson. First produced at Wyndhams Theatre, 10th October 1901
Mr Faint-Heart by Ian HayPromotional postcard for Mr Faint-Heart by Ian Hay. First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 20th April 1931, the play deals with a romance aboard a ship cruising the Mediterranean. Date: 1931
The Merveilleuses by Basil HoodPromotional postcard for The Merveilleuses by Basil Hood, based on a play by Victorien Sardou (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 16th December 1873); music Hugo Felix
The Maid of Norway by Louis Casson and Herbert C SargentPromotional postcard for The Maid of Norway by Louis Casson and Herbert C. Sargent; music Geoffrey Blackmore. First produced at the Palace Theatre, Ramsgate, 1st March 1920
Madame Sherry adapted by Charles Hands and Adrian RossPromotional postcard for Madame Sherry adapted by Charles E. Hands & Adrian Ross from the operetta by Benno Jacobson; music Hugo Felix (Centraltheater, Berlin, 1st November 1902)
The Lido Lady by Ronald JeansPromotional postcard for The Lido Lady by Ronald Jeans; Lyrics Lorenz Hart; music Richard Rodgers
The Knave of Diamonds by Charlton MannPromotional flyer for The Knave of Diamonds by Charlton Mann, from Ethel M. Dells novel (1912). First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester, 24th January and Globe Theatre, 23rd April 1921
Rudyard Kipling by Will OwenPromotional postcard of Joseph Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 18 January 1936) an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. Portrait of Queen Victoria on the wall
The Kings Messenger by Frederick JacksonPromotional postcard for The Kings Messenger by Frederick Jackson. First produced at the Queens Theatre, 7th July 1930. The King is God; the setting Spain. Martin Harvey is shown in the title role
The King of Cadoniapromotional postcard for The King of Cadonia by Frederick Lonsdale; music Sidney Jones. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 3rd September 1908. Date: circa 1908
Keep The Home Fires Burning by Sheila WalshPromotional postcard for Keep The Home Fires Burning by Sheila Walsh. First produced in Barnsley on 7th February and Elephant and Castle Theatre, 28th February 1916
Hobsons Choice by Harold BrighousePromotional postcard for Hobsons Choice by Harold Brighouse. First produced in England at the Apollo Theatre, 22nd June 1916. The story is set in Salford in 1880
Grand Hotel by Edward KnoblockPromotional postcard of Grand Hotel by Edward Knoblock from Vicki Baums novel (1929 - original German title Menschen im Hotel). First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 3rd September 1931
The Golden Moth by Fred Thomson & P G WodehousePromotional postcard for The Golden Moth by Fred Thomson and P. G.Wodehouse; music Ivor Novello
Mary Latimer-Nun by Eva ElwesPromotional postcard for Mary Latimer-Nun by Eva Elwes. First produced Osborne Theatre, Manchester, 15th September 1913. From the Stories Appearing Weekly in the Heartsease Library. Artist: E. P
The Lights O London by George R SimsPromotional postcard for The Lights O London by George R. Sims. First produced Princesss Theatre, 10th September 1881. Centre pages of a four-page American flyer for H. R. Jacobs Company
Gipsy Love by Basil Hood & Adrian RossPromotional postcard of Gipsy Love adapted by Basil Hood and Adrian Ross. First produced Dalys Theatre, London on 1st June 1912. Artist Richard Pannett
Barnardos Girl WaifA typical Barnardos promotional photograph of a waif whom the organisation had rescued
Barnardos barefoot Street ArabA typical Barnardos promotional photograph of a barefoot Street Arab whom the organisation had rescued
Barnardos Waif with suitcaseA typical Barnardos promotional photograph of a waif in rags whom the organisation had rescued
The Silhouette Art of H. L. OakleyInside page of a promotional leaflet produced by the silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley, who, as well as genre and portrait cuttings, carried out a lot of advertising work
Partial Ascent of the New Steam Captive BalloonPoster advertising the Partial Ascent of the New Steam Captive Balloon, Ashburnham Park, Kings Road, Chelsea, September 7th 1868 Date: 1868
Sarah Bernhardt in L Aiglon (2 / 2)Photograph of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress - used to publicise her latest role in L Aiglon (1900), by Edmond Rostand. Date: 1900
Sarah Bernhardt in L Aiglon (1 / 2)Photograph of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress - used to publicise her latest role in L Aiglon (1900), by Edmond Rostand. Date: 1900
Grand Hotel Huck - Izmir, Turkey. Destroyed in the great fire of 1922. Date: circa 1910s
Ancient Japanese Horse racing at Kamo Shrine, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 18th century
Charlie Chaplin and friendCharlie Chaplin (1889-1977) (left) and friend - enjoying a moment to have a laugh away from the spotlight of fame and celebrity
NIPRCC BrochurePart of a promotional brochure produced by the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden to house feeble minded children
Thermometer advertising Dunlop tyresA promotional tin/alloy thermometer advertsing Dunlop Tyres - " For Top Mileage - Top Safety". *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*
Extended family group at the seaside - photographed with their backs to a fishing boat (perhaps to act as a windbreak)
Franco-British Exhibition, London - Martell CognacFranco-British Exhibition, London - Drink Pavilion the J & F Martell Cognac stand Date: 1908
Russell Rea - Promotional Political postcard (reverse)Promotional Political election postcard for Russell Rea (18461916) - an English ship-owner from Liverpool and Liberal Party politician
Advertising Promotional card for a new Buick Motor Car" Best Buick Yet" ! Advertising Promotional card for a new Buick Motor Car. Date: 1941
Flexible Metallic Tubing Shop - 112 Queen Victoria Street, London
Lactart (Milk Acid) - relieves fevers, headache etcLactart (Milk Acid) - relieves fevers, headache, wakefulness, nervous depression and urinary troubles. Produced by Avery Lactate Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1900s
Lady bursts through Hoods Latest Newspaper full of healthLady bursts through Hoods Latest Newspaper, full of health and vitality! Hoods Saponaceaous Tooth Powder apparently cleanses the teeth, sweetens the breath, and hardens the gums. Date: circa 1900s
Advertising Promotional card for Ayers Pills, which can seemingly affect a cure for any known ailment... The image depicts a (French?) military hero sweeping to victory on a battlefield
Advertising Promotional postcard for Beechams PillsAdvertising Promotional postcard for Beechams (laxative) Pills - tested by three generations. Date: circa 1903
Miss Ellaline Terriss as CinderellaMiss Ellaline Terriss (1872-1971) - popular English actress and singer, as Cinderella - promotional card for Ivelcon Date: circa 1909
Advertising / Promotional card for Dr Jaynes Remedies featuring a milkmaid and a pair of Jersey Cows. Date: circa 1890s
Advertisement for Swiss Milk Chocolate - Goats and Cows being driven through the Swiss Countryside Date: circa 1910s
Advertisement for Scotts Emulsion - A young girl (in good health thanks to Scotts emulsion!) playing with her small pet dog and three adorable kittens
Allahs Orchard - performance at the Empire Theatre, SwindonPromotional postcard for Allahs Orchard by Emma Litchfield - performance at the Empire Theatre, Swindon running from Monday October 28th, 1913 (?) for six nights. Date: circa 1913
Two Shoeshine boys fighting over a potential customer - humorous images used as a promotional tool for Blecao - the blurb for which reads as follows
French Advertising Postcard - Mineral Water Gas Soda StreamFrench Advertising Postcard - Bowing down in reverence at the shrine of a Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream / Siphon. Date: circa 1930s
Liege Exhibition - A scene of life in Old Liege, Belgium ( The Ancient Quarter ). A lady water carrier has taken off her yolk and is resting by a fountain
Promo postcard for W. E. Meyer & Co. Coal Agents, BermudaPromotional postcard for W. E. Meyer & Co. S.S. & Coal Agents, Bermuda. Date: 1904
The Flag Lieutenant by Major WP Drury and Leo TrevorPromotional material for Lyn Harding and Sidney Coopers touring production of The Flag Lieutenant to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man on 13th September 1909 showing performance times
French Leave by Reginald BerkeleyPromotional postcard for French Leave by Reginald Berkeley which was first produced at the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne on 7th June and the Globe Theatre in London on 15th July 1920
The Four Just MenPromotional postcard showing The Four Just Men from the story by Edgar Wallace for J. Bannister Howards Company touring to the Opera House in Northampton. There are two press quotes on the reverse
For His King and the Girl He Loved by Fred MaxwellPromotional postcard of a poster for For His King and the Girl He Loved by Fred Maxwell. A wedding between hero and heroine was a common melodrama ending
Clive Brook - The Man From Yesterday - Promo film stillClive Brook specially poses for the cameraman during the filming of The Man From Yesterday (1932) - Promo film still. Date: 1932
The Pavilion Hotel, SarboroughSuperb, stylish postcard promoting The Pavilion Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The original screenprint process is very unusual and very striking. Date: circa 1920s
Aladdin, Kings Theatre, Hammersmith, LondonAladdin, at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith, London, 26 December 1904(?) A refined spectacular operatic and extremely funny presentment of the ever-popular Eastern Tale
Matthews St Nicholas Boarding House, Scarborough, YorkshireThe Cliff Scarborough, North Yorkshire showing the loaction of Matthews St
