Peto Collection

Advertisement for Doctors China Tea by Gladys Peto, done in her characteristic decorative style. Date: c.1924

Stylish young lady writing a letter sitting on cushions
A stylish young lady seated on a set of plump and elaborate cushions, writing a series of blank letters to a male friend, as a lead-up to an April Fools Day prank! Date: 1923

Ovaltine advertisement designed by Gladys Peto in her usual gorgeous, decorative style, showing women of all ages partaking of Ovaltine in a garden because it

When the cat's away the mice will play
Girl and boy with cat. When the cat's away the mice will play by Gladys Peto

Girl and boy sheltering in a tree. It never rains, but it pours by Gladys Peto

Palying Red Indians and Hide and Seek. It's a long lane that has no turning by Gladys Peto

Children picking fruit, one fallen over. A rolling stone gathers no moss by Gladys Peto

Children, dog and toy horse. You may lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink by Gladys Peto

Tabletop with Violin, (oil on canvas)
985285 Tabletop with Violin, (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 76.2x114.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabletop with Violin. John Frederick Peto (1854-1907). Oil on canvas

The Prince and Poins driving Falstaff, Gadshill, Peto and Bardolph, from their Plunder at Gadshill (engraving)
1093017 The Prince and Poins driving Falstaff, Gadshill, Peto and Bardolph, from their Plunder at Gadshill (engraving) by Cruikshank

Harrington Gardens (engraving)
560494 Harrington Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrington Gardens)

The best attended private view: society and Sir John and Lady Laverys pictures. The show of pictures by Sir John and Lady Lavery at the Alpine Galleries was the smartest private view imaginable

Advertisement for Skippers Sailor Savouries sandwich filling with a poem illustrated by Gladys Peto. Date: c.1924

West Dean, Chichester for W D James, Esquire (litho)
5213800 West Dean, Chichester for W D James, Esquire (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Dean, Chichester for W D James, Esquire)

"La Rinconada, "Cannes (litho)
5213735 " La Rinconada, " Cannes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " La Rinconada, " Cannes)

11th Armoured Division exercise, Yorkshire Moors, WW2
11th Armoured Division exercise on the Yorkshire Moors, attended by Winston Churchill during the Second World War. 1941

Gladys Peto, aka Mrs. C. Lindsey Emmerson, (1890 - 1977), artist and illustrator. Date: 1927

Visit Egypt advertisement by Gladys Peto
Exquisite advertisement for the Egypt Travel Bureau by Gladys Peto in The Graphic featuring tourists in Petos trademark colourful frocks among ancient ruins. Date: 1930

A black-and-white scene by Gladys Peto, A River Fantasy
A black-and-white scene by Gladys Peto: A River Fantasy. Striking scene in black and white, designed for the Palace Girls, in which they have appeared at the Victoria Palace Theatre. 1918 Date: 1918

WW1 fashion - As it was. Is. And Ever Will Be
" What absurd clothes, my dear; besides; you really look a little fast." Cartoon by G. E. Peto in The Sketch, 1915 commenting on the changing silhouette of womens fashion in response to

Gadshill and Peto (litho)
979091 Gadshill and Peto (litho) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gadshill and Peto. From Henry IV Part I, by William Shakespeare)

Dining room at 6 Grosvenor Place for H Campbell-Bannerman, MP (engraving)
607292 Dining room at 6 Grosvenor Place for H Campbell-Bannerman, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shiplake Court on Thames (litho)
5213834 Shiplake Court on Thames (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shiplake Court on Thames)

No 7 Delahay Street, Westminster (litho)
5213819 No 7 Delahay Street, Westminster (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 7 Delahay Street, Westminster)

London City Suburbs (litho)
5213817 London City Suburbs (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London City Suburbs. Illustration for The Building News, 2 June 1893.); © Look and Learn

Still life with Notebook and Pipe, (oil on board)
650788 Still life with Notebook and Pipe, (oil on board) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 23.5x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still life with Notebook and Pipe)

Collingham Gardens, Kensington, London (engraving)
606665 Collingham Gardens, Kensington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collingham Gardens, Kensington, London; from The Architect)

46-47 Cheapside;Ernest George & Peto, architects (engraving)
584105 46-47 Cheapside; Ernest George & Peto, architects (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 46-47 Cheapside; Ernest George & Peto)

Sissinghurst, Kent for Wilson Noble, Esquire, MP (litho)
5213801 Sissinghurst, Kent for Wilson Noble, Esquire, MP (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sissinghurst, Kent for Wilson Noble, Esquire, MP)

Rack picture with Telegraph, Letter and Postcards, 1880 (oil on canvas)
985016 Rack picture with Telegraph, Letter and Postcards, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rack picture with Telegraph)

The Old Cremona, ca. 1887-90. Creator: John Frederick Peto
The Old Cremona, ca. 1887-90

Old Souvenirs, ca. 1881-1901. Creator: John Frederick Peto
Old Souvenirs, ca. 1881-1901

Office Board, 1885. Creator: John Frederick Peto
Office Board, 1885

The Arnold Inkwell, 1899. Private Collection

Market Basket, Hat and Umbrella. Private Collection

The Hall of North Mymms, Herts, 1898
The Hall of North Mymms, Herts. The Hall of North Mymms, Hertfordshire as designed by architechts Sir Ernest George (1839-1922) and Harold Ainsworth Peto (1854-1933) (George & Peto)

The Hall, Shiplake Court, 1898
The Hall of Shiplake Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire as designed by architechts Sir Ernest George (1839-1922) and Harold Ainsworth Peto (1854-1933) (George & Peto)

Dorothy Peto, first Woman Superintendent, Met Police
Dorothy Olivia Georgiana Peto (1886-1974), first Woman Superintendent in the London Metropolitan Police. She served from 1930 until 1946, receiving the OBE in 1920 and the Kings Police Medal in 1944

Society goes to see Count Michael de Torbys fashion designs
Society out in force to see the dresses designed by Count Michael de Torby, son of Grand Duke Michael, at court dressmakers, Reville and Rossiter in 1918

Illustration by Gladys Peto, Storyland
Gladys Peto illustration in Storyland -- Shopping. Showing two young women looking at the window display of a dress shop, watched by a little dog. Date: 1931

Cover design, Storyland, by Gladys Peto
Cover design for Storyland, by Gladys Peto. Gladys Emma Peto (1890-1977) was an English artist, fashion designer, illustrator and writer of childrens books. Date: 1931

Young lady shortly fails to walk the tightrope
A young lady reads out a learned treatise upon tight-rope walking in a circus rather than actually performing on the high wire herself! Date: 1923

Young lady taking money from audience at the grand circus
A young lady getting receives some money from queuing members of the audience at the circus held at Little Langley-under-Longford on Whit Monday. Date: 1923

Fashionable lady sitting beside her bed reading a letter
A fashionable lady is sitting beside her bed reading a letter from a man. She seems rather displeased about the content. Date: 1923

Gladys Peto
I Seek - A Sketch illustrator illustrated. Gladys Peto, artist and illustrator, who worked for The Sketch magazine illustrating the gossip column Phrynettes Letters from London with a variety of

Aunt Babsie as a lion-tamer - failing miserably
Aunt Babsie runs away from a lion rearing up on his hind legs - she is a complete failure as a circus lion-tamer! Date: 1923

Young lady dashing to catch the London train
A young fashionable lady rushes for the London train, wearing a circus outfit. Date: 1923

Stylish lady reading a paper
A fashionable young lady in her underwear reads a paper, standing in front of a mosaic wall-hanging. Note the fantastic headwear on show! Date: 1923

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"Peto: A Captivating Journey through Artistic Expressions" Step into the enchanting world of Gladys Peto, where her artistic prowess knows no bounds. In this captivating advertisement for Doctors China Tea, Gladys Peto's characteristic style shines through, drawing us in with its exquisite beauty. A stylish young lady sits amidst plush cushions, engrossed in writing a letter. Her surroundings exude elegance and sophistication, mirroring Peto's attention to detail and refined taste. Moving on to another masterpiece by the talented artist, we are mesmerized by an Ovaltine advertisement designed by Gladys Peto herself. Her usual gorgeous and decorative style transports us into a realm of pure visual delight. But it doesn't stop there - Dorothy Peto emerges as the first Woman Superintendent of the Met Police, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of empowered women. Society eagerly gathers to witness Count Michael de Torbys' fashion designs come alive under Peto's creative touch. The fusion of their talents creates an unforgettable spectacle that leaves everyone breathless. Gladys Peto's genius extends beyond advertisements; she graces book covers with her distinct design sensibilities. "Storyland, " adorned with her cover design, invites readers into a magical realm where imagination reigns supreme. As they say, when the cat's away, the mice will play - two mischievous children find solace in a tree while playing Red Indians and Hide and Seek. Their innocent joy is captured flawlessly by Peto's brushstrokes. In another scene filled with youthful exuberance, children frolic amongst fruit trees - one has fallen over but remains undeterred in their quest for nature's bounty. This heartwarming image reminds us of childhood innocence preserved forever within art’s embrace. The artist effortlessly captures moments of pure bliss as children revel alongside their loyal canine companion and toy horse – symbols of companionship and endless imagination. Finally, a tabletop adorned with a violin takes center stage.