Advertisement Collection (#94)

Poster for a French airline, depicting a Breguet 14 passenger biplane, 1919
AVIATION POSTER, 1919. Poster for a French airline, depicting a Breguet 14 passenger biplane, 1919

American typefounders cut featuring an illustration of a hot air balloon, 19th century
MORTISED CUT, 19th CENTURY. American typefounders cut featuring an illustration of a hot air balloon, 19th century

George M Cohan statue, Times Square, Theatre District, Midtown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

High angle view of Times Square, Theatre District, Midtown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

High angle view of Times Square at dusk, Theatre District, Midtown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Sussex Show, Cowdray - 1938
Cattle being taken round the display ring. Commercial stalls and Award board in background. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N16951

American advertisement for Sargents Oriental Couch. Wood engraving, c1885
COUCH, c1885. American advertisement for Sargents Oriental Couch. Wood engraving, c1885

Advertisement by Nicholas Brown and Company for the purchase of horses (Narragansett pacers) to be shipped to Suriname
RHODE ISLAND: TRADE, 1764. Advertisement by Nicholas Brown and Company for the purchase of horses (Narragansett pacers) to be shipped to Suriname, the Dutch colony in South America

Wood engraving, c1900
SCISSORS. Wood engraving, c1900

H & J Pfaff Lager Beer. Lithograph by Dominick I. Drummond, c1870
POSTER: BEER, c1870. H & J Pfaff Lager Beer. Lithograph by Dominick I. Drummond, c1870

Self-measurement guide for a tailor advertisement from an English newspaper, 1844
TAILOR ADVERTISEMENT, 1844. Self-measurement guide for a tailor advertisement from an English newspaper, 1844

American magazine advertisement for a Gate City stone water filter, 1889
WATER FILTER AD, 1889. American magazine advertisement for a Gate City stone water filter, 1889

Advertisement for the American Phrenological Journal, 1867
PHRENOLOGY, 1867. Advertisement for the American Phrenological Journal, 1867

Announcement from the Kentucky State Lotteries about the Havana Plan Lottery, 1866
KENTUCKY LOTTERIES, 1866. Announcement from the Kentucky State Lotteries about the Havana Plan Lottery, 1866

Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan
TOWNSEND PLAN, 1939. Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

Advertisement for an American ice cream freezer. Line engraving, 1890
ICE CREAM FREEZER, 1890. Advertisement for an American ice cream freezer. Line engraving, 1890

American magazine advertisement for Jewetts Patent New Era Water Cooler, 1889
WATER COOLER AD, 1889. American magazine advertisement for Jewetts Patent New Era Water Cooler, 1889

Advertisement from an American newspaper of 1888, for A Braided Wire Bustle for 25 Cents
ADVERTISEMENT: BUSTLE. Advertisement from an American newspaper of 1888, for A Braided Wire Bustle for 25 Cents

Advertisement for the new Langtry bustle (after actress Lillie Langtry) from an English newspaper of 1887
ADVERTISEMENT: BUSTLE. Advertisement for the new Langtry bustle (after actress Lillie Langtry) from an English newspaper of 1887

The first advertisement for an Otis freight elevator
FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1855. The first advertisement for an Otis freight elevator

Luggage label from the Moana Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Moana Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, 20th century

Luggage label from the Hotel-Casino Carrasco in Montevideo, Uruguay, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel-Casino Carrasco in Montevideo, Uruguay, 20th century

Luggage label from El Tovar hotel at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from El Tovar hotel at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, early 20th century

Luggage label from Hotel Tyrol in Innsbruck, Austria, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from Hotel Tyrol in Innsbruck, Austria, early 20th century

Luggage label from The Nara Hotel in Nara, Japan, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from The Nara Hotel in Nara, Japan, early 20th century

To the skeptics. French poster promoting air travel by the Comite de Propagande Francaise, 1928
AVIATION POSTER, 1928. To the skeptics. French poster promoting air travel by the Comite de Propagande Francaise, 1928

Luggage label from the Hotel de Saxe in Germany, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel de Saxe in Germany, early 20th century

German language poster, 1873, for Baltic Lloyds transatlantic passenger steamship service
STEAMSHIP POSTER, 1873. German language poster, 1873, for Baltic Lloyds transatlantic passenger steamship service, with departure from New York for Le Havre, Copenhagen and Stettin

American lithograph poster, c1890
CHICAGO & ALTON RAILROAD. American lithograph poster, c1890

Luggage label from the Hong Kong Hotel in China, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hong Kong Hotel in China, early 20th century

Luggage label from the Okaka Hotel in Japan, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Okaka Hotel in Japan, early 20th century

Luggage label from the Kanaya Hotel in Nikko, Japan, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Kanaya Hotel in Nikko, Japan, early 20th century

Luggage label from the St. Enoch Station Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. Early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the St. Enoch Station Hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. Early 20th century

Luggage label from the Hotel Powell in San Francisco, California, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel Powell in San Francisco, California, 20th century

Luggage label from the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast, Ireland, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast, Ireland, early 20th century

A Pan American Airways display card from 1934 featuring a Sikorsky S-42 airplane
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS 1934. A Pan American Airways display card from 1934 featuring a Sikorsky S-42 airplane

Luggage label from the Karersee Hotel in Tirol, Austria, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Karersee Hotel in Tirol, Austria, early 20th century

Poster for the French airline company Farman, 1926, depicting the Farman F-170 Jabiru passenger plane
AVIATION POSTER, 1926. Poster for the French airline company Farman, 1926, depicting the Farman F-170 Jabiru passenger plane

Luggage label from Hotel de la Paix in Geneva, Switzerland, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from Hotel de la Paix in Geneva, Switzerland, 20th century

Luggage label from the Hotel du Nord in Germany, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel du Nord in Germany, early 20th century

Luggage label from the Excelsior Hotel in Rome, Italy, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Excelsior Hotel in Rome, Italy, 20th century

Luggage label from the Hotel Konig Laurin in Tirol, Austria, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel Konig Laurin in Tirol, Austria, 20th century

GRAND CANYON POSTER, c1938. National Parks Service poster, c1938, promoting Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona

Poster for the Chemin de Fer de l Etat and Southern Railway, c1925, promoting the Newhaven-Dieppe crossing of
STEAMSHIP TRAVEL POSTER. Poster for the Chemin de Fer de l Etat and Southern Railway, c1925, promoting the Newhaven-Dieppe crossing of the English Channel

Luggage label from the Hotel Canciller Ayala in Victoria, Spain, 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel Canciller Ayala in Victoria, Spain, 20th century

LASSEN VOLCANIC POSTER. Ranger Naturalist Service poster, c1938, promoting Lassen Volcanic National Park in California

Poster advertising Air Unions Paris to London route, 1923
AIR UNION POSTER, 1923. Poster advertising Air Unions Paris to London route, 1923

Luggage label from the Hotel Darmstadter Hof in Heidelberg, Germany, early 20th century
LUGGAGE LABEL. Luggage label from the Hotel Darmstadter Hof in Heidelberg, Germany, early 20th century

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"From Gilbert & Sullivan to Gunsmoke: A Journey Through Time in Advertising" Step back in time and explore the captivating world with this diverse collection of iconic images. In 1878, the first production of H. M. S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan took the stage, captivating audiences with its witty lyrics and unforgettable melodies. The vibrant poster for this groundbreaking musical transports us to a time when theater was at its prime. Traveling from the stage to the small screen, we encounter Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver in a publicity photograph for Gunsmoke, a beloved television series that captured hearts during the 1960s. This snapshot captures their undeniable chemistry as they brought law and order to the Wild West. The trademark image of RCA Victor featuring Nipper the dog is an enduring symbol of fidelity and quality. This American lithograph poster from around 1920 reminds us of a simpler era when music filled homes through vinyl records played on RCA Victor phonographs. Moving beyond entertainment, we delve into everyday life with an enchanting Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s. It showcases how innovation transformed domestic tasks into creative outlets for women across America. Guinness As Usual takes center stage next – an advertisement that celebrates camaraderie over pints of Ireland's famous stout beer. Its timeless message resonates even today as friends gather together to share laughter and good times. Venturing further south brings us to Havana, Cuba where Cuban paintings capture vibrant scenes depicting local culture against colorful backdrops unique to this tropical paradise in Central America. Love knows no bounds at The Little White Chapel - an iconic Las Vegas wedding venue that has witnessed countless unions throughout history. Its charm endures as couples continue flocking here seeking everlasting love under its quaint facade. J. C Leyendecker's Arrow shirt collar ad from 1914 exemplifies elegance and sophistication in men's fashion.