Requisites Collection

Advert, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, Bar Fitters
Advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd (incorporated with Yates & Greenways), Bar Fitters, Manufacturers of Beer Engines and Hotel Bar Requisites, Counters, Back Fittings, Seating

Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex
The Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach

Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St, John Ambulance Brigade Hospital during World War One
3502769 Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St, John Ambulance Brigade Hospital during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Advertisement from D H Evans & Co Ltd, for Hunting and Motoring Requisites, with illustrations showing ladies'felt hat, hunting veil, wool spencer garment and motor coat

Modern Beauty Culture: Requisites for eye treatment (b / w photo)
5998100 Modern Beauty Culture: Requisites for eye treatment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Requisites for eye treatment)

Rooms in Mayfair mansions turned into workrooms for the manufacture of hospital requisites during WWI. Seen here women volunteers. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St. John Ambulance Brigade hospital during WWI. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Page from catalogue of toilet requisites
Page of toilet requisites from Harrods catalogue (1911 - 1912), Brushes and Turnery Department. This page includes shaving brushes, nail brushes hand mirrors and bath mats. Date: 1911

Trade catalogue of mens shaving equipment 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a page selection of shaving equipment. 1911

Washing - Equip - 1890
A selection of Toilet Tidies and Bath Requisites circa 1890

Lady Sclaters Hospital Supply Depot, WW1
Four photographs in the Sphere magazine reporting on the War Hospital Supply Dept opened in August 1915 by Lady Sclater, wife of Lieut.-General Sir H

Dressing Cases
Fine morocco leather dressing cases for ladies, containing Toilet Requisites, traveling clocks, accessories for all parts of the anatomy... Date: 1930

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"Essential Requisites for Every Occasion: From Bar Fitters to Beauty Treatments" In the bustling town of Walton, Essex, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd proudly presents an advert showcasing their expertise as bar fitters. Whether it's a cozy corner shop or a vibrant snack bar, they have all the requisites to transform any space into a haven for customers. Meanwhile, at Foyles Library, avid readers can find an advertisement from D H Evans & Co Ltd offering hunting and motoring requisites. Ladies can indulge in stylish felt hats and wool spencer garments while gentlemen can embrace Shetland wool jackets and motor coats - perfect for both outdoor adventures and refined outings. Turning our attention to personal care, we delve into the world of toilet requisites through a captivating page from a catalogue. In 1911, men could peruse trade catalogues filled with shaving equipment that promised impeccable grooming standards. For those seeking beauty treatments beyond shaving, modern beauty culture offers eye treatment requisites captured in timeless black-and-white photographs. The allure of enhancing one's natural features is beautifully portrayed. Stepping back in time to 1890s washing practices brings us to vintage washing equipment. These indispensable tools were essential for maintaining cleanliness during simpler times when technology was still evolving. During World War I, Lady Sclaters Hospital Supply Depot played a crucial role in providing necessary hospital requisites. Mrs Lionel Crane also joined this noble cause by contributing her skills and resources towards ensuring medical supplies were readily available for those in need. The outbreak of war transformed Mayfair mansions' rooms into workrooms dedicated to manufacturing hospital requisites. Women volunteers tirelessly worked together at St John Ambulance Brigade hospitals during WWI - their dedication immortalized in "The Pageant of the Century. " From practical necessities like bar fittings and toiletries to fashionable accessories such as hats and jackets.