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Advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties 1906
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Advert for Parkins and Gotto electrical novelties 1906
Advertisement from 1906 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of electrical novelties, including a working model of the Metropolitan electric railway train with headlights, mechanic constructional train set, electric telegraph set, wireless telegraphy set, electric reading lamp, bagatelle boards with ivory balls, electric cigar lighter and finally cinematograph
1906
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Bagatelle Boards Cigar Cinematograph Educational Electric Electrical Engines Films Item Items Ivory Lamp Lighter Metropolitan Moving Novelties Oxford Parkins Scientific Selection Telegraph Telegraphy Constructional Gotto
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Step into the captivating world of Parkins and Gotto, London's premier purveyor of electrical novelties, as showcased in this enchanting advertisement from 1906. Nestled on the bustling streets of Oxford Street, this esteemed establishment offered an extensive selection of scientific and educational items that promised to ignite the imagination of young and old alike. The advertisement showcases a dazzling array of electrical novelties, starting with a working model of the Metropolitan electric railway train, complete with headlights, that would transport you to the heart of the city's transportation revolution. For the aspiring engineers and mechanics, a constructional train set was available, allowing you to build and operate your very own electric engines. Communication enthusiasts could explore the realms of telegraphy with an electric telegraph set, or delve into the cutting-edge technology of wireless telegraphy. For those seeking a more tranquil pastime, an electric reading lamp offered the perfect solution for late-night reading sessions. The advertisement also highlights a range of entertaining items, such as bagatelle boards with ivory balls, providing hours of amusement for families and friends. A cigar lighter, with its sleek and elegant design, was a must-have accessory for the discerning gentleman. Lastly, the cinematograph, with its ability to project moving films, offered a glimpse into the future of entertainment. Parkins and Gotto's advertisement from 1906 offers a fascinating glimpse into the Edwardian era, showcasing the wonder and excitement of electrical novelties that captivated the public's imagination and paved the way for the technological advancements of the 20th century.
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