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Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

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Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

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© Aviation Ancestry

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage advertisement for "Saunders of Cowes in the Isle of Wight. " The image features an intricately designed coat of arms or heraldic shield at its center, surrounded by various maritime and aviation symbols. The shield itself contains three stars over two horizontal stripes with a seaplane depicted above waves on the lower part. Above the shield, there's a ribbon banner with the text "SAUNDERS OF COWES" prominently displayed. Below it reads "IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT, " indicating the location of this business. The surrounding decoration includes laurel leaves and what appears to be naval ropes intertwined around the shield, emphasizing their connection to marine activities. Atop the crest is another emblem featuring what looks like an eagle's wings spread outwards—a symbol often associated with power and freedom, which could relate to aviation. At the bottom of this ornate design are initials “S. E. SAUNDERS” likely referring to either a person’s name or company initials followed by “LIMITED, ” suggesting that Saunders was a limited company. There are also inscriptions that read: "DESIGNERS & CONSTRUCTORS OF HIGH SPEED AIR & WATER CRAFT, " showcasing their expertise in creating fast vehicles for both air and sea travel. Finally, there's contact information provided at very bottom: “TELEGRAMS: SAUNDERSCOWES. ” This would have been used for telegraphic communications back when this advertisement was created. The telephone number follows as “COWES 31 (3 LINES). ” Overall, this image represents an early 20th-century advertisement highlighting craftsmanship in high-speed transportation methods during an era where such technological advancements were becoming increasingly significant.

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