Ad Collection

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK. His Masters Voice. Trademark image of RCA Victor, featuring Nipper the dog. American lithograph poster, c1920

Poster for Englands Glory Matches
Strike out foreign competition by buying Englands Glory Matches: advertisement featuring a boxing match taking place on a ring made of match boxes between British and German pugilists

Advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena
An Art Nouveau advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena Date: 1900s

ADS: BATHROOM, 1905. Advertisement for Standard porcelain enameled baths and one-piece lavatories. Line engraving, English, 1905

Boadicea leading Iceni revolt by Fortunino Matania
Boadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain pictured with her daughters in full

Advert for the De Havilland Mosquito fighter aircraft - 1943. Date: 1943

Advert for Wrights coal tar soap, 1914. A print from the Illustrated London News, 13th June 1914

Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD). Roman emperor. Roman bust. Marble. From Kandilli, Lamunia (Bozhoyuk). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Map of the Roman Empire
A map showing the extent of the Roman Empire

GILBERT & SULLIVAN, 1878. Poster for the first production, 1878, of H. M. S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan
GILBERT & SULLIVAN, 1878. Poster for the first production, 1878, of " H.M.S. Pinafore" by Gilbert and Sullivan

Reagan Chesterfield Ad
RONALD REAGAN 40th American President (1981-89), seen here as a popular actor of the early 1950s in a cigarette advert Date: circa 1951

Singer sewing machine ad, 1890s
Advertisement for the Singer Automatic sewing machine, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

CAMELS CIGARETTE AD, c1950. What Cigarette Do You Smoke, Doctor? Advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an American magazine, c1950

St Albans Abbey 1802
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. The Abbey was founded in 793 by Offa, King of Mercia, supposedly on the site of the martyrdom of St Alban in A.D. 303

Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad
A crate containing Dewars White Label Scotch whisky " among the distinguished passengers" is lifted on board the Queen Elizabeth ship at quayside in this advertisement. Date: 1949

Wartime poster of Churchills famous words: Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few, referring to the pilots of the Royal Air Force, fighting the Battle of Britain

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1914. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1914
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1914. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1914

Royal Navy recruitment vintage advertising poster

CIRCUS POSTER, 1920s. American poster, 1920s, for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus

A bunch of Rhubarb - delicious with Birds Custard
A bunch of Rhubarb - delicious with Birds Hot Custard Sauce - featuring a recipe for Rhubarb Charlotte Date: 1915

SWISS TRAVEL POSTER, 1898. Poster for the Visp-Zermatt Railroad, Switzerland, 1898

Mary / Czestochowa
depicted as OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA, Poland

Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Ad
WURLITZER Have your own Wurlitzer installed at home and charm the hours away with the lovliest of melodies

Flea Circus
An advertisement for Professor Likontis wonderful Roumanian Fea Circus

EMPIREs HIGHWAY TO INDIA. The Empires Highway to India. View of Bombay, India from a British ship. British Empire Marketing Board poster, c1928

Roman Empire (4th c. AD). Scale model of the city of Rome

BERNHARDT: MUCHA POSTER. Sarah Bernhardt on a lithograph poster, 1894, by Alphonse Mucha for a production of Gismonda by Victorien Sardou at the Theatre de la Renaissance, Paris, France

FRENCH VETERINARY CLINIC. Lithograph advertising poster, 1894, for Paris veterinary clinic by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

Harley Davidson Ad
An advertisement for Harley- Davidson, extolling the wartime virtues of their motor-cycle and sidecar combination

Uffington White Horse
The famous White Horse of Uffington, Berkshire, probably the oldest example of such a figure, believed to ascribe the victory of Alfred over the Danes in 871 AD

Advert for Bentley, the Silent Sports Car, featuring a Bentley motor car in front of a house in the village of Stratford St Mary in Essex. Buy a car made in the United Kingdom. Date: 1939

Class 40 Diesel-electric locomotive - English Electric Co
One of the new 2000 b.h.p. Class 40 diesel-electric locomotives built by The English Electric Company Ltd. in conjunction with the Vulcan Foundry Ltd

Roman Art. Marphurius or Marforio. Marble. Capitoline Museum
Roman Art. Marphurius or Marforio. One of the talking statues of Rome. 1st century A.D. Marble sculpture depicting a reclining bearded river god or Oceanus. Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy

Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might
Defenders of the Empire - an allegory: King Edward VII stands surrounded by his loyal and devoted military. Image produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910
LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1910. English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910

STUDEBAKER AD, 1959. Studebaker automobile advertisement from an American magazine, 1959

Map / Roman Empire / Cup
Part of the Roman Empire, showing St Pauls journeys

Toy Electric Train Ad
An advertisement for the new Lionel 100% elecrically controlled railroad

Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to revolt
Queen Boudicca of the Iceni tribe inciting the Britons to revolt against Roman domination. circa 60 AD

Advert for English Rose dream corselette, 1952
Advertisement for underwear and foundation garment manufacturer, English Rose featuring a woman wearing a dream corselette, 1952. Date: 1952

Augustus Prima Porta. Vatican Museums
Augustus (61 BC-14 AD). First roman emperor. Marble statue of Augustus of Prima Porta. (1st century) in the role of commander of the army. Vatican Museums. Vatican City State

Pears Soap Advertisement

World War II themed Coca-Cola advertisement poster, 1941
COCA-COLA AD, 1941. World War II themed Coca-Cola advertisement poster, 1941

Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement
Advertisement for the Elizabeth Ann kitchen unit in stainless steel for the aristocrat of kitchen equipment for...a bright, easy kitchen. c.1955

JOHNSON VS. JEFFRIES, 1910. American boxing poster promoting the championship fight between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries at Reno, Nevada, 4 July 1910

JEEP STATION WAGON, 1947. Willys-Overland Jeep Station Wagon advertisement from an American magazine, 1947
JEEP STATION WAGON, 1947. Willys-Overland " Jeep" Station Wagon advertisement from an American magazine, 1947

Albany & Buffalo Railroad schedule, 1843
Albany & Buffalo Railroad timetable, showing fares and routes, 1843. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century printed piece

English Rose kitchen advert, woman with desserts
Advertisement for English Rose Kitchen Equipment featuring a young housewife with a tea trolley and a selection of desserts, cakes and tea. Date: 1952

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of advertisements throughout history. From ancient Rome to the modern era, these captivating ads have left their mark on society. Travel back to 121-180 AD with a bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. This stunning piece showcases the power and grandeur of an empire that spanned across continents. In 1878, Gilbert & Sullivan introduced H. M. S. Pinafore to the world, enchanting audiences with their witty lyrics and catchy tunes. The poster for this first production transports us to a time when musical theater was at its peak. The De Havilland Mosquito fighter aircraft takes center stage in an advert that exudes strength and innovation. As it soars through the skies, this remarkable machine symbolizes triumph over adversity during wartime. A map of the Roman Empire reminds us of its vast reach and influence on civilization as we know it today. It serves as a reminder that even great empires eventually crumble under their own weight. Reagan Chesterfield's ad captures a moment frozen in time - his confident gaze speaks volumes about masculinity and sophistication. This advertisement embodies timeless elegance that transcends generations. Nipper the dog became synonymous with RCA Victor's trademark image, representing fidelity in sound reproduction since c1920. This iconic lithograph poster brings nostalgia for simpler times when music filled our homes. Transport yourself to the late 1890s with a Singer sewing machine ad, showcasing craftsmanship and ingenuity at its finest. Seamstresses around the world rejoiced as they discovered newfound efficiency in their craft. Indulge your taste buds with delicious rhubarb paired perfectly with Birds Custard - a match made in culinary heaven. This mouthwatering combination promises satisfaction like no other dessert can provide. Englands Glory Matches ignite memories of cozy evenings by fireside or candlelight while striking up conversation or kindling romance – lighting up lives one match at a time.