Department Store Collection (page 19)

Back to school, c.1900 (chromo)
DUV4712062 Back to school, c.1900 (chromo) by Minot, J. (19th century); 7.5x11.5 cm; (add.info.: The school rent. Children will enter school with bag and lunch basket)

First reading, late 19th century (chromo)
DUV4712082 First reading, late 19th century (chromo) by French School, (19th century); 6.5x10 cm; (add.info.: First reading, gold background)

fashion, Defaka (department store) fashion catalogue, Germany, 1957, title page, illustration showing Petra Schuermann, Miss World of 1956, advertising, men's fashion, ladies fashion, tippet

New York City, Manhattan 5th Ave Scene with St. Patrick's Cathedral

Empties to return in Amsterdam Holland Amsterdam. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

NYC, Manhattan, Saks Fifth Avenue decorated for Christmas

Bicycles parked in front of the Magasin du Nord department store, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Portrait of the politician Georges Leygues (1857-1933) embraces the sculpted bust of Alfred Chauchard (1821-1909)
JAB5037377 Portrait of the politician Georges Leygues (1857-1933) embraces the sculpted bust of Alfred Chauchard (1821-1909), a businessman founder of the department stores of the Louvre

Pygmalion- advert for French department store
3780295 Pygmalion- advert for French department store.; (add.info.: Pygmalion- advertising card for French department store. Grands Magasins de Nouveautes Boulevard de Sevastopol, Paris)

Illustration for the magazine Le Rire dec 15 1906 (print)
PCT4266898 Illustration for the magazine Le Rire dec 15 1906 (print) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); (add.info.: Au bonheur des dames)

Providence, Rhode Island buildings at Waterplace Park

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan cityscape Shibuya City December 24, 2012 in Tokyo, JP. Shibuya is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo and known as a center of youth

Comic Strip - Cinderella (chromolitho)
732886 Comic Strip - Cinderella (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic Strip - Cinderella.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Crowds outside D. H. Evans department store, Oxford Street, in March 1932
Crowds outside D.H. Evans department store, Oxford Street, in March 1932. Picture taken Monday 7th March 1932

Sunday trading is launched in Middlesbrough town centre. Ab Fab lookalikes celebrate with a shopping spree at Binns. 6th February 1998

January sales at Lewiss Department store in Manchester. 2nd January 1962

A window dresser sets about her task of creating a scene in one of the windows of Selfridges department store on Londons Oxford Street

Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed pictured at the Harrods sale. 7th July 1993

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street. Cassius was looking for a suit, but they hadn t one big enough around the chest and shoulders

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting measured at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street. Cassius was looking for a suit, but they hadn t one big enough around the chest and shoulders

Young Verity met some old friends from Wind in the Willows when she got a sneak preview of the grotto at Rackhams, Birmingham, West Midlands. November 1987

Owen Owen department store in Broadgate, Coventry. Circa 1956

Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire. Heelas department store. 27th January 1975

Burgis & Colbourne Department Store, The Parade, Leamington Spa. 17th October 1968

The roof gardens at Derry and Toms in Kensington High Street, London. The gardens, 1 3/4 acres in extent, are very popular with tourists and residents, as well as shoppers

Are You Being Served TV Programme - cast members on comedy show based in the Menswear & Womenswear Departements of Grace Brothers Department Store April 1976

Mrs Slocombe (Actress Molly Sugden) seen here on the set of the film of the tv series " Are You Being Serve?" being given her vaccination for the staff holiday to Spain

The Story of Okoma of Shirokiya, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of Okoma of Shirokiya, 1886. Series: A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Harrods department store, Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, England, UK

Window display SHC01_03_01
Plummer and Roddis Ltd Department Store, 167 - 175 Above Bar Street, Southampton. Exterior view showing the shop front and window display of the department store Plummer and Roddis

Selfridges MCF01_02_0606
Selfridges, Oxford Street, Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London. Looking west along Oxford Street, showing pedestrians

High Street shops BL05894
Joseph Johnson, Market Street, City Of Leicester. Exterior of Joseph Johnsons shop, later Fenwicks department store on the corner of Market Street and Belvoir Street in Leicester

Regent Street WES01_01_07
Regent Street, City of Westminster, Greater London. A busy scene on Regent Street, looking towards the Peter Robinson department store, with motor cars

Oxford Street flagship store MBC01_03_031
Marks and Spencer, Oxford Street, City of Westminster, Greater London. The flagship Marks and Spencer store at 458-464 Oxford Street, on the corner with Orchard Street, seen from the south-east

Marks and Spencer in Huddersfield MBC01_03_024
Marks and Spencer, 23 New Street, Huddersfield, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The front elevations of the similarly designed Burton and Marks and Spencer stores at 17-23 New Street

Marks and Spencer in Leeds MBC01_03_027
Marks and Spencer, Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The front elevation of the Marks and Spencer store at 47-49 Briggate, showing the dark polished granite facade

Marks and Spencer in Chichester MBC01_03_008
Marks and Spencer, East Street, Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex. The Marks and Spencer store at 16-18 East Street, seen from the south-west with a group of shoppers talking in the foreground

Marks and Spencer in Dover MBC01_03_012
Marks and Spencer, Biggin Street, Dover, Kent. The central bay of the front elevation of the Marks and Spencer store at 28-30 Biggin Street, showing the black and gold fascia sign

The Helicon JLP01_10_61703
The Helicon, South Place, Finsbury Pavement, Islington, Greater London. A night time view of the Helicon building, Finsbury Pavement, London

The Helicon JLP01_10_61491
The Helicon, South Place, Finsbury Pavement, Islington, Greater London. A view down from the top floor of the glazed central atrium at the Helicon building, Finsbury Pavement, London

The Helicon JLP01_10_61486
The Helicon, South Place, Finsbury Pavement, Islington, Greater London. A view towards the ceiling from the ground floor of the glazed central atrium at the Helicon building, Finsbury Pavement

The Helicon JLP01_10_61481
The Helicon, South Place, Finsbury Pavement, Islington, Greater London. A view from the top floor of the glazed central atrium at the Helicon building, Finsbury Pavement, London

The Helicon JLP01_10_61484
The Helicon, South Place, Finsbury Pavement, Islington, Greater London. A view towards the ceiling from the ground floor of the glazed central atrium at the Helicon building, Finsbury Pavement

Queensgate JLP01_10_10767
QUEENSGATE CENTRE, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH. An interior view of Queensgate Shopping Centre taken from the Central Square escalator, showing the entrance to British Home Stores

Department store JLP01_10_10768
QUEENSGATE CENTRE, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH. An interior view of British Home Stores within Queensgate Shopping Centre, showing clothing displayed on mannequins

Ranelagh House 28768_007
Ranelagh House, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool. The former Lewiss Department Store, 2015. SJ3590

Ranelagh House 28768_001
Ranelagh House, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool. The former Lewiss Department Store, 2015. SJ3590

England, London, West End, Great Marlborough Street, Libertys Department Store at Night

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Step into a world of luxury and endless possibilities at the department store. From the iconic Selfridges Department Store in 1909 to the glamorous Bloomingdales, these establishments have shaped the retail landscape for over a century. Immerse yourself in history as you explore Harrods Shoe Department in 1919, where elegance meets craftsmanship. The lively tunes of a Ragtime Band fill the air, adding an extra touch of charm to your shopping experience. As night falls, witness the mesmerizing glow of Harrods illuminated against London's skyline - a sight that never fails to captivate. Picture-perfect moments unfold as old Routemaster buses pass by Selfridges department store, evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Harrods, located in Knightsbridge, stands proudly as an emblem of sophistication and grandeur, and is here that dreams come true amidst its opulent surroundings. Journey back to Victorian times with a visit to one of London's oldest department stores - an architectural masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Advertisements from yesteryears transport us back to Sheffield in 1907 when John Atkinson's drapery business flourished on The Moor. Meanwhile, bustling London streets outside Maples and Co. Furniture Store offer glimpses into daily life during this era. And who can forget Santa's Grotto? Delightful memories are made as children eagerly await their turn to meet Father Christmas himself within these enchanting walls. The London Stereoscopic Company captures it all through their lens - preserving moments frozen in time for generations to come. These images serve as reminders that they are not merely places for commerce but also cultural landmarks woven into our collective memory. In every corner of these hallowed halls lies stories waiting to be discovered – tales filled with glamour, innovation, and human connection. Step inside any department store worldwide and find yourself transported into a realm where desires become reality, and shopping becomes an art.