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Advertisment posters on the London Omnibuses 1896
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Advertisment posters on the London Omnibuses 1896
In Bow Street where a Victorian Gentleman objected to the posters on the windows of the London Omnibuses. Date: 1896
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1896 Advertisements Adverts Bill Bovril Buses Colmans Curlers Gentleman Hindes Oct17 Omnibuses Starch Trams Walls Tram
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In this intriguing photograph from 1896, taken in Bow Street, London, a Victorian gentleman is seen seated on an omnibus, his stern gaze fixed on the posters adorning the windows of the vehicle in front. The posters, displaying images of women with curlers in their hair and advertisements for products like Bovril, Colman's Starch, and Hindes Hair Dressing, were a common sight on London's omnibuses and trams during the 1890s. The gentleman's disapproval is palpable, as he turns away from the window, seemingly disturbed by the intrusion of these advertisements into his daily commute. The posters, which covered the entirety of the vehicle's windows, left little to the imagination and were a source of controversy in Victorian society. Some saw them as a necessary evil, a way to reach a captive audience, while others, like the gentleman in this photograph, saw them as a blight on the city's streets and a distraction for passengers. Despite the objections of some, the use of posters on public transportation continued to grow in popularity throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. The posters themselves were a testament to the ingenuity of the advertising industry, with eye-catching designs and slogans that were meant to grab the attention of passing pedestrians and commuters. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when transportation and advertising were undergoing rapid changes, and the lines between public and private space were being blurred in new and unexpected ways. The posters on the omnibus windows may have been a source of frustration for some, but they also represented the beginning of a new era in advertising and the way we consume information.
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