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Advertisements Collection (#98)

"Journey through Time: Captivating Advertisements from the Past" Step into the glamorous world of travel with Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira advertisement from 1928

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Lea and Perrins advertisement, WW1

Lea and Perrins advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, a perfect gift for soldiers at the front to use with their war rations with claims that it makes bully beef appetizing

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Fortnum & Masons advertisement, WW1

Fortnum & Masons advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for quintessential British department store, Fortnum & Mason and its service for sending boxes of food to the front during the First World War

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Decca gramophone advertisement, WW1

Decca gramophone advertisement, WW1
An advertisement for the Decca portable gramophone, with no loose parts and ready to play directly opened. The gramophone was recommended for taking to the Front during the First World War

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Lyons Corner House advertisement, 1916

Lyons Corner House advertisement, 1916
Advertisement for the opening of the latest branch of J. Lyons & Co, in Oxford Street, London, opposite Bond Street tube station

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advert for Wrights Coal Tar Soap WW1

Advert for Wrights Coal Tar Soap WW1
An advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap with a British soldier holding up a towel in the hope that some nice person will send him a box of Wrights Coal Tar Soap. Date: 1915

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: J. C. Vickery advertisement with Fums Up lucky mascot, WW1

J. C. Vickery advertisement with Fums Up lucky mascot, WW1
Advertisement for J C. Vickery, Their Majesties Jeweller, featuring an active service watch with luminous hands and figures and FUMSUP" for luck, a popular lucky charm or talisman for soldiers

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Anti-Live Barbed Wire advertisement

Anti-Live Barbed Wire advertisement
Advertisement for the mens outfitters, Turnbull and Asser of Jermyn Street, London, suggesting their anti-live barbed-wire glove, able to withstand the sharpest spike of barbed wire

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: J. Cording advertisement, WW1 with trench waders

J. Cording advertisement, WW1 with trench waders
Advertisement for J. C. Cording and Co. waterproofers, suggesting the Equitor waterproof coat for mounted and military wear for British soldiers, and especially

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Swan Fountain Pen advertisement, World War One

Swan Fountain Pen advertisement, World War One
Advertisement for Swan fountain pens the business mans pen...now the soldiers pen with the product placed in front of a silhouette of a battalion charging forward with bayonets fixed. Date: 1916

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Onoto Pen Advertisement, World War One

Onoto Pen Advertisement, World War One
Advertisement for the famous Onoto pens, the ideal gift for British soldiers for Christmas 1915. One officer, joyous to have received his Onoto, asks another who surveys his broken pen with dismay

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Cartier advertisement, 1911

Cartier advertisement, 1911
Advertisement for the jeweller s, Cartier, showing their premises on fashionable New Bond Street in 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Army wrist watch protector advertisement

Army wrist watch protector advertisement
Advertisement for a practical wrist watch protector for soldiers during the First World War, protecting from the glint on the glass possibly attracting bullets

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Chedlet and St Ivel cheese advertisement

Chedlet and St Ivel cheese advertisement
Advertisement for Chedlet Cheese and St Ivel cheese, the forerunners perhaps of Dairylea triangles? Date: 1927

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Novio toilet paper advertisement, 1915

Novio toilet paper advertisement, 1915
Advertisement for Novio, the finest toilet paper ever produced - antiseptic, thin, soft, strong and silky. Date: 1915

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: A suffragette advertising a votes for women march

A suffragette advertising a votes for women march from Victoria Embankment. Date: 1910s

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Art Nouveau Italian advertisement for a hotel in Trieste

Art Nouveau Italian advertisement for a hotel in Trieste
Art Nouveau Italian advertisement for Trieste. Alb. Centrale Volpich. Date: 1900s

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Max Rivers Studios of Stage Dancing advertisement

Max Rivers Studios of Stage Dancing advertisement
Advertisement for the Max Rivers Studios of Stage Dancing, the way to attain a lithe and graceful figure according to the copy. Date: 1928

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Blue Star Line advertisement

Blue Star Line advertisement
Advertisement for the Blue Star Line and its luxury passenger service to London and South America, the last word in ocean travel. Date: 1928

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: White City greyhound racing advertisement, 1938

White City greyhound racing advertisement, 1938
Advertisement for the Greyhound Derby held at White City stadium track on 25 June 1938. Don t miss greyhound racings greatest classic. 1938

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Henrietta Tiarks modelling California Cottons dress, 1960

Henrietta Tiarks modelling California Cottons dress, 1960
Henrietta Joan Tiarks (born 1940), racehorse owner and breeder, renowned society beauty and deb of the year in 1957, featured modelling for a California Cottons advertisement

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Madame Kate Reily, dressmaker, 1903

Advertisement for Madame Kate Reily, dressmaker, 1903
Advertisement for Madame Kate Reily of Dover Street, one of the leading dressmakers in London during the late Victorian period, offering the latest French and original English fashions in costumes

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Maxwell Croft Dior advertisement with Jean Shrimpton

Maxwell Croft Dior advertisement with Jean Shrimpton
Advertisement for Maxwell Croft whose design collaboration with Christian Dior has resulted in this coat in coffee brown South West African Persian Lamb modelled here by Jean Shrimpton. Date: 1964

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: An Italian advertisement for Faustino Solesio

An Italian advertisement for Faustino Solesio S. Martino d Albaro, Genova

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Italian advertisement for the Ideal Classic radiator

Italian advertisement for the Ideal Classic radiator. Il Riscaldamento indispensabile per la casa (Warming essential for the home) Roncati & cotti

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: The Avenue tennis racket advertising showcard, 1890

The Avenue tennis racket advertising showcard, 1890
An exquisite advertising show card from around 1890 for The Avenue tennis racquet manufactured by Clapshaw and Cleave of Birmingham, Bradford and Brighton

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advert for Heatonex girls coat 1950

Advert for Heatonex girls coat 1950
Lovely illustrated advertisement for Heatonex clothing showing a young girl in a smart yellow coat, short white socks and T bar shoes teasing a kitten with a ball of wool. Date: 1950

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Mappin and Webb Ltd. Royal Works, Norfolk Street

Advertisement for Mappin and Webb Ltd. Royal Works, Norfolk Street
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Barras and Blacket Manufacturing Stationers 76 Norfolk Street, Sheffield

Advertisement for Barras and Blacket Manufacturing Stationers 76 Norfolk Street, Sheffield
Also at Westgate, Rotherham.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement (blotter) for Francis A. Tinker and Sons, General Decorators and Contractors

Advertisement (blotter) for Francis A. Tinker and Sons, General Decorators and Contractors, Spital Hill
Established 1890.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Albert Road Cash Drapery Stores

Advertisement for Albert Road Cash Drapery Stores
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Moorwoods Ltd. Harleston Iron Works, Sheffield

Advertisement for Moorwoods Ltd. Harleston Iron Works, Sheffield
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Newton Chambers and Co Ltd. Thorncliffe Ironworks, Three-Lift Telescopic Gasholder

Advertisement for Newton Chambers and Co Ltd. Thorncliffe Ironworks, Three-Lift Telescopic Gasholder
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Marshes and Shepherd, Cutlery Merchants and Manufacturers

Advertisement for Marshes and Shepherd, Cutlery Merchants and Manufacturers
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Calendar for 1908 with advertisement for Sheffield United Gas Company and Richmond Gas Cookers

Calendar for 1908 with advertisement for Sheffield United Gas Company and Richmond Gas Cookers
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Richard S. Midgley, Printers, 14 Norfolk Lane, Sheffield, c. 1900

Advertisement for Richard S. Midgley, Printers, 14 Norfolk Lane, Sheffield, c. 1900
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for celebrated Rose brand scythes by George Barnsley and Sons, Cornish Works

Advertisement for celebrated Rose brand scythes by George Barnsley and Sons, Cornish Works, Sheffield, c. 1900
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP FOLDER 62

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Henry H Earl, Iron Merchant, Bowling Iron Warehouse

Advertisement for Henry H Earl, Iron Merchant, Bowling Iron Warehouse, Orchard Street and Walker Street, Wicker, 1868
Image from Directory of the Borough of Sheffield by William White 1868.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for J and J Stevenson, Comb Manufacturers, Arundel Comb Works, 44 Arundel Street, 1858

Advertisement for J and J Stevenson, Comb Manufacturers, Arundel Comb Works, 44 Arundel Street, 1858
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 118 M

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Black Swan Commercial and Family Hotel, Snig Hill, 1858

Advertisement for Black Swan Commercial and Family Hotel, Snig Hill, 1858
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 118 M

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Easterbrook and Allcard, Machinist and Engineers Tools Manufacturers, Albert Works

Advertisement for Easterbrook and Allcard, Machinist and Engineers Tools Manufacturers, Albert Works
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 122 M

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Wheatman and Smith, Steel Converters and Refiners, Russell Works, Kelham Island

Advertisement for Wheatman and Smith, Steel Converters and Refiners, Russell Works, Kelham Island, 1858
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 120 M

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for The Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 6-8 Matilda Street, 1966

Advertisement for The Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 6-8 Matilda Street, 1966
Also mentions Lin Hong Restaurant, 279 London Road.Image from Visitors Handbook and Programme of Events for the 1966 Football World Cup (Sheffield Local Studies Library: Local Pamphlets vol 256 S)

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. (illustration), Milner Road, Attercliffe, 1889

Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. (illustration), Milner Road, Attercliffe, 1889
Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 8) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889) (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Geo. Fisher and Co. steel converters and refiners, Hoyle Street Works

Advertisement for Geo. Fisher and Co. steel converters and refiners, Hoyle Street Works, Netherthorpe, 1889
Image from Sheffield and Neighbourhood (page 10) (printed and published by Pawson and Brailsford, Sheffield, 1889) (Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S)

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. Leeds Road. c. 1920s

Advertisement for Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. Leeds Road. c. 1920s
Original at Sheffield Local Studies 072.74 SSTQ

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Horse Drawn Omnibus outside Fitzalan Market Hall, Fitzalan Square / High Street

Horse Drawn Omnibus outside Fitzalan Market Hall, Fitzalan Square / High Street
Original caption on the Davys Restaurant menu card reads: - Not even a horse drawn tram...compare this Victorian scene at the bottom of High Street with todays bustle around Fitzalan Square

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement: uniforms for the Sheffield Volunteer Training Corps from Haycock and Jarman

Advertisement: uniforms for the Sheffield Volunteer Training Corps from Haycock and Jarman, Pinstone Street, 1915
Image from Whats On in Sheffield, Vo. IV No. 70 Feb 1915 (Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 6467 M)

Background imageAdvertisements Collection: Advertisement: The Lansdowne Picture Palace, junction of London Road and Boston Street, 1915

Advertisement: The Lansdowne Picture Palace, junction of London Road and Boston Street, 1915
Opened 1914. Closed as a cinema 12 December 1940.Image from Whats On in Sheffield, Vo. IV No. 70 Feb 1915 (Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 6467 M)




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"Journey through Time: Captivating Advertisements from the Past" Step into the glamorous world of travel with Reids Palace Hotel, Madeira advertisement from 1928. Experience luxury and breathtaking views like never before. Cornwall beckons with its stunning landscapes in this GWR poster from 1938. Discover the charm of this coastal paradise and create memories that will last a lifetime. Lace up your boots and embark on Downland Rambles, as depicted in this vibrant BR poster from the 1950s. Explore picturesque countryside trails and reconnect with nature. Aberdeen - The Silver City by the Sea shines bright in this LMS/LNER poster spanning from 1923 to 1947. Immerse yourself in its rich history, architecture, and captivating coastline. Escape to Swanage's idyllic shores showcased in a charming BR poster circa 1955. Relax on sandy beaches or venture into quaint streets filled with local delights. Take a nostalgic trip back to Butlins' UK holidays of the 1950s – where laughter, entertainment, and endless fun were guaranteed for all ages. Embrace timeless elegance with a Rolex wristwatch advertisement dating back to 1931; an exquisite accessory that transcends generations. Weston-super-Mare invites you for seaside adventures through this enchanting BR poster spanning from 1948 to1965 – sun-soaked days await. Step into sophistication with Yardley's iconic fragrance advertisement capturing the essence of style and beauty during its peak year of allure in1962. Wartime Toby jugs serve as poignant reminders of resilience during WWI; these cherished collectibles symbolize strength amidst adversity. British Railways showcases their dedicated workforce manually operating trains through an inspiring vintage poster – honoring their commitment even behind-the-scenes.