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Handley Page Hampden BomberThis illustration shows a group of children watching a large British Handley Page Hampden bomber heavy bomber plane soaring through the sky. Date: 1942
R. A. F. AttireThis illustration shows an assortment of Royal Air Force attire. 1. R.A.F. Battledress. 2. Sidcot outer suit of windproof canvas. 3. Sidcot inner lining. 4. Irvingsuit lambskin leather jacket. 5
WW2, What Luck!This illustration shows a wartime baby blissfully unaware of the threats and worries of the outside world, as he enjoys the milk. Date: circa 1940s
WW2, A Thrilling DayAn illustration which shows a little boy and girl enjoying their day in the village, he is wearing the Royal Air Force blue. Date: circa 1940s
WW2, Hard WorkAn illustration which shows a little boy helping out with the war effort, by working in the garden at home, unfortunately, a large rock has crashed on his foot! Date: circa 1940s
WW2, Go To It! Kiddies!!An illustration which shows a wartime boy and girl having tea. Date: circa 1940s
Dahlia TerraceA childrens short story illustration which shows some earwigs crawling amongst grasses and flowers, observing a sign which advertises Dahlia Terrace. Date: circa 1944
The Frost FairiesA childrens short story illustration which shows some mythical frost fairies clinging to some thin tree branches. Date: circa 1944
King Bunker Looks Into The NestA childrens short story illustration which shows King Bunker finding his lost golf ball in a bird's nest. Date: circa 1944
WW2, The Kitchen FrontAn illustration which shows a wartime girl thinking up some recipes with her pencil placed to her lips, she must be careful because ingredients would be rationed and brought from overseas during WW2
An Angling AiracobraAn illustration in a WW2 ABC book for children. A is for an angling Airacobra. The image shows the red and yellow fighter plane, produced by Bell, for the United States Army Air Forces. Date: 1944
Court Lees Approved School, Art RoomCourt Lees Approved School, South Godstone, Surrey. The art room - art master William Marshall shows exhibits to deputy headmaster Roy Draycon
A. W. Duncan & Co AdvertisementAn advertisement for A. W. Duncan & Co Ltd. a printing company based in Liverpool. The image shows a man skiing. Qualities demanded in fine printing as in skiing. Date: circa 1939
Maxwell Foster Artists Ltd AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for Maxwell Foster Artists Ltd, a company comprising of artists of outstanding merit. The image shows a portrait of a smiling lady looking over her shoulder
Helen Jardine Artists AdvertisementAn advertisement page for Helen Jardine Artists Ltd, producers of drawings and illustrations for advertisers. The image shows an example of their work, portraying a pair of fashionably dressed women
Chilcot For Ideas AdvertisementA photographic advertisement for Chilcot Publicity, producers of commercial art and specialists in all phases of publicity. The photograph shows a clay model scene of ideas men. Date: circa 1939
Fashionable EventAn illustration which shows a number of people attending a fashionable event, the main focus is drawn on the central lady looking purposefully over her shoulder. Date: circa 1939
A. S. Knight Ltd AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for A. S. Knight Ltd. accredited agents for a number of artists listed in the lower portion. The image shows a knight riding a strong war horse
Averys Services Limited AdvertisementAn advertisement page promoting Averys Services Limited, specialists in blockmaking, typesetting, foundry work, photography, commercial art and catalogue illustrating
Fashion Portrait PhotographA portrait photograph used for advertisement purposes in the 1930s fashion industry, the image shows a side profile of a woman wearing a tweed jacket, with one hand confidently placed on her hip
Imperial Airways Advertisement IllustrationAn advertisement illustration for Imperial Airways, a commercial airline, the image shows a number of boats crossing under Tower Bridge. Date: circa 1939
Dry Docked BoatsAn illustration which shows a number of small and large wooden boats in dry dock, with a background view of the ocean, used for advertisement purposes. Date: circa 1939
Portraits Of A Man And WomanA pair of illustrations used in commercial advertising art, one shows the head of a man, while the other shows a smartly dressed young woman sat sideways on a chair. Date: circa 1939
Glo-Coat Advertisement IllustrationAn advertisement illustration promoting Glo-Coat, a floor polishing product, the image shows three women discussing how good it is! Date: circa 1939
Workmen Chain LineThis photograph shows the silhouetted form of a line of workmen in chains in the foreground, with a geared mechanism in the background. Date: circa 1939
Advertisement Photograph, 1930s WomenA portrait photograph used in commercial advertisement, the image shows a young lady sat with an elegant posture. Date: circa 1939
E. Dingle & Co Advertisement PhotographA portrait photograph used in the advertisement for E. Dingle & Co. Ltd, it shows a woman sat with clasped hands, with an expression of deep thought, wearing furs over her shoulders. Date: circa 1939
Turner's Asbestos Cement AdvertisementA humorous advertisement illustration for Turner's Asbestos Cement Co. showing a quarry scene both above and below ground
Courtaulds Ltd Advert PhotographA portrait photograph used for the advertisement of Courtaulds Ltd, a fabric manufacturer. The photo shows an elegantly posed young woman pinching her skirts. Date: circa 1939
Guinness AdvertisementA humorous advertisement illustration which shows a man frantically running to save his bottle of Guinness which is sat between the imminent grasp of a large heavy machinery claw. Date: circa 1939
Ariel Motorcycles AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration promoting Ariel Motorcycles, the image shows a man standing by his bike, speaking with a nearby couple. Date: circa 1939
Commercial Art, Motor VehicleAn advertisement illustration used in the promotion of motoring, the image shows a guardsman standing beside a car making it's exit. Date: circa 1939
Ducks By The SeaThis illustration shows a foreground gathering of ducks in some waters beside a small island with an old, wooden boat docked to the side, a large vessel floats in the background. Date: circa 1939
Mansion Polish Advertisement IllustrationAn advertisement illustration promoting Mansion Polish, it comically shows a gathering of small rabbits on a shiny floor, with the large figure of a giraffe lurching through the open window
The Cocoa Association Advertisement IllustrationAn advertisement illustration for the Cocoa Association, the picture shows a boy watching an action packed game of football through the gateway of the junior sports ground. Date: circa 1939
Fashion Furs IllustrationsA series of three illustrations used for the advertisement of fashion in fur clothing, each example shows a woman wearing fur coats orshoulder wraps, in different environments. Date: circa 1939
Fashion Hats Advertisement IllustrationAn illustration used to advertise fashion in women's hats, each portrait shows the head of a young woman wearing decorative, stylish hats. Date: circa 1939
Rowntree & Co AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for Rowntree & Co. Ltd, the image shows a young lady from behind, enjoying tea and coffee with two gentlemen opposite. Date: circa 1939
Pullman Train IllustrationAn illustration, possibly used as an advertisement for Pullman luxury train trips, shows some fashionably dressed women standing with their luggage on platform number 10. Date: circa 1939
London Passenger Transport Board AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for the London Passenger Transport Board, an organisation responsible for local public transport in London, between 1933 and 1948
Austin Reed Advertisement IllustrationAn 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
W. F. Sedgwick AdvertisementAn advertisement for W. F. Sedgwick Ltd, London based Engravers by all the processes, including photographers, designers and artists
West End Engraving AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for West End Engraving Co. Ltd. promoting their service of art reproduction. The picture shows a man standing behind an artist at work, who is smoking a pipe
Reeves & Sons Gouache Colour AdvertisementA photographic advertisement for Reeves & Sons Ltd, promoting gouache colour paint, for use by artists and studios across England. The picture shows an artist working on a poster. Date: circa 1939
Marlborough Park Avenue GardenThis illustration shows a garden in the Marlborough Park Avenue, neatly complimenting the central house. Date: circa 1931
Danson ParkAn illustrative page which shows a quaint river in the countryside, accompanied by two photographs of various views of Danson Park, Bexleyheath. Date: 1932
House At Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden SuburbA photograph which shows a general view of a house at Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, designed by the English architect, Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens. Date: circa 1920s
The Ruberoid Co AdvertisementAn advertisement for the Ruberoid Co. Ltd. manufacturer of roofing products, specifically, Ruberoid strip slates. The photograph shows a summer bungalow at West Bay, Bridport
