1951 Collection (page 38)

MENs JACKETS FOR 1951
French male style for Spring- Summer 1951: trousers with a sharp crease & either a mustard yellow D-B jacket with long lapels or a maroon S-B jacket with rounded front borders

Earthmen Beware / Scistory
Earthman, Beware by Poul Anderson Flying saucers attack New York

Dancing on Rails
No more gazing dolefully at the passing scenery - enjoy the Samba Special, the Dancing Car provided by Austria Travel Agency, with bar and buffet to add to your enjoyment !

General Birdwood
General Sir William Riddell, 1st Baron Birdwood, with Charles Delesalle and Monseigneur Charost, mayor and bishop of Lille, a French town delivered from the Germans

Peking Parade / China Set
The general public wave flags and banners at a parade in Peking featuring an air show, numerous tanks and a military parade

Ellsworth / Northrop
Lincoln Ellsworth, American aviator, and his Northrop: he specialised in flights over the Arctic

Norman Douglas / Writer
NORMAN DOUGLAS Writer, at Capri in 1951

UFOS / IFOS
The United States government reveals that its weather balloons have been the cause of many UFO identifications

Fridge Advert / 1951
Frigidaire advertisement

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Step back in time to the year 1951, where a parade at Cleethorpes brought joy and excitement to the streets. Meanwhile, an advertisement for the Triumph Renown motor car showcased elegance and sophistication on four wheels. In another corner of advertising, Reagan Chesterfield enticed smokers with their smooth cigarettes. The Festival of Britain was a spectacle to behold, offering breathtaking views from its South Bank location in London. The iconic Skylon stood tall as a symbol of progress and innovation during this grand event. Visitors were transported into fantastical realms through Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations in Goblin Market. Amidst political turmoil, Chairman Mao's Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster captured attention and stirred emotions around the world. Yet within the comfort of a living room at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London, visitors delved into mysteries alongside literature's greatest detective. Sports enthusiasts eagerly awaited the Spanish Grand Prix as depicted on an eye-catching poster that promised thrilling races and fierce competition. And what better way to explore British roads than behind the wheel of an MG TD? This classic British car embodied style and adventure. As we reflect on 1951, we are reminded of how artistry merged with history during the Festival of Britain – a celebration that left an indelible mark on culture and design alike.