Department Store Collection (#21)

Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923)
5975902 Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari)

Paris: Place devant les Galeries Lafayette (b / w photo)
7163028 Paris: Place devant les Galeries Lafayette (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place devant les Galeries Lafayette)

Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923)
5975901 Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari. Nestor Fenleroc, European settler, hunts in Africa)

Reading in the Middle Ages. 1901 (engraving)
6437578 Reading in the Middle Ages. 1901 (engraving) by Bressler, Henriette (1800-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Festivities. Family reading in the Middle Ages)

Nestor Fenleroc, European settler visits an African tribe. 1923 (engraving)
6437548 Nestor Fenleroc, European settler visits an African tribe. 1923 (engraving) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari)

Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923)
5975905 Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari. Nestor Fenleroc, a European settler, visits an African tribe)

Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923)
5975903 Nestor Fenleroc. (Illustration, 1923) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari. Nestor Fenleroc, a European settler, kills a tiger in Africa)

Nestor Fenleroc, European settler hunting in Africa. 1923 (engraving)
6437543 Nestor Fenleroc, European settler hunting in Africa. 1923 (engraving) by Peltier, Louis (1885-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Safari)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 127, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_9_5: Georges Dufayel (1855-1916) (lithograph)
ICA4883660 L Assiette au Beurre, number 127, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_9_5: Georges Dufayel (1855-1916) (lithograph) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 127)

Advertisement for Bazar de l Hotel de Ville, 1928 (colour litho)
CHT208430 Advertisement for Bazar de l Hotel de Ville, 1928 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Linen. 1929 (engraving)
6437542 Linen. 1929 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion. Sale of home textiles, le Blanc: sheets, cushions, tablecloths)

Summer coat. 1929 (engraving)
6437539 Summer coat. 1929 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion. Summer coats. Elegant women in the garden during the Crazy Years)

Furs rue de Rivoli, Paris. 1928 (engraving)
6437538 Furs rue de Rivoli, Paris. 1928 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion. Winter coats and furs)

Salon Art Deco. c. 1920 (engraving)
6437557 Salon Art Deco. c.1920 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Decoration. An Art Deco interior)

Parisian textile store. c. 1880 (engraving)
6437541 Parisian textile store. c.1880 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion. Textile dresses and samples)

Christmas toys. 1921 (engraving)
6437556 Christmas toys. 1921 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Festivities. Young girl with her toys)

Christmas toys. 1923 (engraving)
6437540 Christmas toys. 1923 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Festivities. Christmas toys: lead soldiers, dolls, dinette, Becassine)

Christmas toys. 1921 (engraving)
6437553 Christmas toys. 1921 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Festivities. Children in the snow with the Christmas Pere and a lion)

Schlesinger and Mayer Company Store, Chicago, Illinois, Baluster, 1898-1899

The Fair Store: Block with Central Shell Shape from Facade, 1890 / 91, addition 1896-97
The Fair Store: Block with Central Shell Shape from Facade, 1890/91, addition 1896-97

Liberty Bottle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Maud M Holme
Liberty Bottle, 1935/1942

Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin
ICA4852427 Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 23/09/06 - The dream of the widows sons - Antimilitarism, Religion Faith, Churches Cathedrales

Department store: view of the interior of "Au bon marche"
XEE4192215 Department store: view of the interior of " Au bon marche". Engraving in " L Univers illustrious", 1872. Private collection

Harvest - by Lhermitte, store calendar "The beautiful gardener"
LSE4079395 Harvest - by Lhermitte, store calendar " The beautiful gardener", August 1898 by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The departure of Breton fishermen for Newfoundland - store calendar"
LSE4079386 The departure of Breton fishermen for Newfoundland - store calendar" La Belle JardiniAre", 1898 by Orange, Maurice Henri (1868-1916); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Furniture and furniture carpets - advertisement of the store "
LSE4076307 Furniture and furniture carpets - advertisement of the store " Le bon marche", late 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Expansions of the "Bon marche"Stores: New gallery leading to the Buffet
XEE4404196 Expansions of the " Bon marche" Stores: New gallery leading to the Buffet. Paris 1880. by Unknown Artist

Spring department stores in Paris in 1883. The corner pavilion between rue de Provence
XEE4404070 Spring department stores in Paris in 1883. The corner pavilion between rue de Provence and rue Caumartin. by Unknown Artist

View of the shops of "Pygmalion"
XEE4406742 View of the shops of " Pygmalion" rue de Rivoli and boulevard Sebastopol in Paris in 1872. by Unknown Artist

Parisian department stores: view of the Little Saint Thomas store hall in 1878
XEE4168230 Parisian department stores: view of the Little Saint Thomas store hall in 1878. Engraving by Scott in " The Illustrous World" nA'1124 of October 12, 1878

Paris 1872: new shops, "Au bon marche"
XEE4403819 Paris 1872: new shops, " Au bon marche". by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 1872: new shops)

Advertising for furniture and decorations of the department stores of the Place de Clichy
XEE4167200 Advertising for furniture and decorations of the department stores of the Place de Clichy in Paris Engraving in " Le sun-du-dimanche", 1899

Parisian department stores: exterior view of the "City of Saint Denis"
XEE4166919 Parisian department stores: exterior view of the " City of Saint Denis", at the corner of Rue Paradis Poissonniere and Faubourg Sant Denis, Paris, 1878

cover of Le Rire, 17 / 08 / 07 - Information - Fashion, Hats, Shops
ICA4861423 cover of Le Rire, 17/08/07 - Information - Fashion, Hats, Shops, Department Stores (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info)

Poster for shops (or galleries) Crespin Dufayel on Boulevard Barbes in Paris
JLJ4683859 Poster for shops (or galleries) Crespin Dufayel on Boulevard Barbes in Paris. 19th century Paris. Decorative Arts by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Exterior view of the new stores in the Grand Conde, in Paris, inaugurated on April 8
XEE4152127 Exterior view of the new stores in the Grand Conde, in Paris, inaugurated on April 8, 1861. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'209 of 13 April 1861

Fashion feminine 19th century: advertisement for the Louvre department stores, 1882
XEE4178430 Fashion feminine 19th century: advertisement for the Louvre department stores, 1882 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion feminine 19th century)

Le passage Pommeraye a Nantes - lithography, 1841
LSE4100730 Le passage Pommeraye a Nantes - lithography, 1841 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The surroundings of Spring, late 19th century
LSE4100500 The surroundings of Spring, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The surroundings of Spring)

Paris, rue du Havre, c. 1882 (oil on canvas)
4073452 Paris, rue du Havre, c.1882 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 35.2 x 27 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Venetian mirrors (chromolitho)
961390 Venetian mirrors (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian mirrors. Au bon marche, trade card for Parisian department store)

What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne, promotional card for the Parisian Department
488393 What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne, promotional card for the Parisian Department Store Au Bon MarchA©, c.1895 (colour lithograph) (see also 488428) by French School

Royal Wedding - October 1903 (chromolitho)
732926 Royal Wedding - October 1903 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Wedding Souvenir - October 1903.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Tom Thumb, boy holding money bags (chromolitho)
732864 Tom Thumb, boy holding money bags (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Thumb, boy holding money bags.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Sleeping Beauty, Trumpeters on Horseback (chromolitho)
732852 Sleeping Beauty, Trumpeters on Horseback (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Beauty)

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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.