Window Display Collection

Lock & Co Hatters, the world oldest hat shop established in 1676, St James Street, London, England

Souvenir shop window display of traditional Austrian beer tankards, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Men's Fashions, 1925, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Men's Fashions, 1925, (1956)

Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Florence Crittenden I.E. Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Florence Crittenden I.E
Florence Crittenton Home - Baby Exhibit, 1914. Sign: For Rent by the Washington Loan & Trust Co.'. The first Florence Crittenton home, the Florence Night Mission

Storefront of a fashion shop, c1910. Creator: Eugene Louis Gillot
Storefront of a fashion shop, c1910

The Violet perfumery, at the corner of boulevard des Capucines and rue Scribe, c1880. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The Violet perfumery, at the corner of boulevard des Capucines and rue Scribe, c1880

The Grocer's Shop at Christmas - drawn by Foster, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
The Grocer's Shop at Christmas - drawn by Foster, 1850. Shoppers queuing to buy dried fruit to make plum puddings. Illustration to a story by John Oxenford

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Restaurant Window Display of Plastic Food Dishes

Florida, Sanibel Island, She Sells Sea Shells store on Periwinkle Way
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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

Hinckley Woolworths FWW01_01_0542_001
F W Woolworth and Company Limited, Castle Street, Hinckley, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire. Exterior view showing the front elevation of F W Woolworth and Company Limited, 36 Castle Street

Newport Woolworths FWW01_01_0303_001
F W Woolworth and Company Limited, 103 - 104 High Street, Newport, Newport and Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight. Exterior view showing the front elevation of F W Woolworth and Company Limited

Shopping Mall
Kieron Long

Christmas trees and wreaths in store window display, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Unknown
Christmas trees and wreaths in store window display

Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho)
7193647 Suggestions for Window Display (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions for Window Display)

Autumn Knitwear
circa 1930: Autumn knitwear in a shop window. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Trade card of M. Levoi, Taylor, Salelsman & Mans Mercer, Brydges Street
3037904 Trade card of M. Levoi, Taylor, Salelsman & Mans Mercer, Brydges Street, Covent Garden by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailor in menswear)

Oyster Bar, illustration from High Street by J. M
STC411919 Oyster Bar, illustration from High Street by J.M. Richards, printed by the Curwen Press, pub. by Country Life, 1938 (colour litho) by Ravilious

Oyster Bar, c. 1938 (colour litho)
HJA321592 Oyster Bar, c.1938 (colour litho) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lady Window Shopping in Snow (chromolitho)
733329 Lady Window Shopping in Snow (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Window Shopping in Snow.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

An Example of Window Display on the Continent (b / w photo)
5990803 An Example of Window Display on the Continent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Example of Window Display on the Continent)

Taylors Chemists, Burley Road, Leeds, 20th April 1936 (b / w photo)
LLS218007 Taylors Chemists, Burley Road, Leeds, 20th April 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

Very Slippy-Weather, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
3051761 Very Slippy-Weather, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

AG Meek on Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, 1912. *A SHOE business in its centenary year may be forced to close its founding shop to make way for a convenience store

Shakespearian Gifts
circa 1950: Souvenirs of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)

5 Children Boys Girls Looking In Window At Nativity Scene Creche Display All Kids Wear
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: 5 Children Boys Girls Looking In Window At Nativity Scene Creche Display All Kids Wear Gloves Hats Coats Snow

Hat shop window, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Hat shop window, c1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

British Art in Industry Exhibition - Burlington House, January, 1935
British Art in Industry Exhibition - Burlington House, January 1935 - Hampton Decorators-Furnishers, 1935. From Decorative Art 1935 - Year-Book of The Studio, by C.G. Holme

Very Slippy-Weather, 1808
Very Slippy-Weather, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)

Exterior of the Barnsley Co-op central mens tailoring department, South Yorkshire, 1959. The shop windows show displays of schoolwear for children and late winter overcoats for the older generation

Mackridges ironmongers shop, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
Mackridges ironmongers shop, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, 1962. A traditional ironmongers shop in Wombwell, a small mining village near Barnsley

Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Timpsons shoe shop window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956

Gas water heaters display, East Midlands Gas Board showroom, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1961. For the June 1961 window display in their Rotherham branch

Wearra shoes, shop window display, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. A photograph for Wearra Shoes, taken in 1960 to record their promotion in Pettits shoe shop in Mexborough

Shop Front, 1926, (1929). Artist: Eugene Atget
Shop Front, 1926. Eugene Atgetwas a French pioneer of documentary photography. From The Studio Volume 98 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1929.]

A toy shop in Kyoto, Japan, 1901. Artist: RY Young
A toy shop in Kyoto, Japan, 1901. Detail from a stereoscopic card from the American Stereoscopic Co

Dressing the Window, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dressing the Window, 1886. The new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, decides upon the new shop window. He is being shown a bolt of Irish Policy by his young Chancellor of the Exchequer

Certificate awarded to Mr T E Pescott at Olympia, 1935
The large certificate has a multi-coloured border. National Dairy and Ice Cream Convention. Patron: Rt Hon The Earl of Harewood, KG, DSO. Exhibition at Olympia, 1935

Window Display Lingerie 1922 Watercolor ink paper
Window Display, Lingerie, 1922, Watercolor, ink, paper, bordered, mounted, cardboard, 21 1/8, 14 3/8, 53.7, 36.5 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

Exhibition of native gold nuggets, proceeding from the mines discovered on the banks of the river Kaap (province of Natal). Durban, South Africa

Black and white illustration of toys displayed in shop window

Variety of magazines in window display

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"Captivating Window Displays: A Feast for the Senses" Step into Las Ramblas, where a patisserie's window display showcases delectable cakes and vibrant flowers. The sweet aroma wafts through the air, tempting passersby to indulge in these edible works of art. In Vienna, Austria, a souvenir shop entices visitors with its traditional beer tankards proudly exhibited in their window display. These exquisite pieces reflect the rich cultural heritage of this European city. Venturing into a bustling shopping mall, one is greeted by an array of captivating window displays that beckon shoppers to explore what lies within. Each store competes for attention with creative arrangements that showcase their unique offerings. On St James Street in London stands Lock & Co Hatters, an iconic hat shop established way back in 1676. Its timeless charm is reflected in the meticulously crafted hats showcased behind its elegant windows, drawing admiration from all who pass by. Traveling across continents to Tokyo, Japan, one encounters restaurant windows adorned with plastic food dishes so realistic they could be mistaken for actual meals. This clever marketing technique allows patrons to preview their dining experience before even stepping inside. Delving into history on Rome's cobbled streets reveals antique shops like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Among them stands a fascinating bust of a Roman emperor displayed prominently in the window—a glimpse into ancient times preserved amidst modernity. During wartime between 1941 and 1942, Christmas trees and wreaths adorned store windows as symbols of hope and joy despite challenging times—an enduring reminder of resilience during adversity. From vintage photographs capturing past displays to colorful lithographs suggesting new ideas—window displays have always been an art form that captivates our imagination and ignites our desire for what lies beyond those glass panes. As autumn arrives each year, knitwear takes center stage in cozy boutiques' window displays. Warm hues and soft textures invite us to embrace the changing seasons, inspiring us to wrap ourselves in comfort and style.