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The image displays a vintage letterhead for Vickers Limited, an important historical engineering company known for its role in aviation and armaments. At the top of the page is the company's logo with intertwined "V" letters inside a circle. Below it, prominently featured is text stating "CONTRACTORS TO H. M. GOVERNMENT, " indicating that Vickers Limited was an official supplier to His/Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom. In the center, there are details about one of their departments: "Aviation Department, Imperial Court, Basil Street, Knightsbridge. S. W. 3. " This provides information on where this particular department was located—Imperial Court on Basil Street in the affluent Knightsbridge area of London. At the bottom left corner is a telephone number: "Kensington 8500 & 8501, " which would have been used to contact them at that time period; while on the bottom right corner is their telegraphic address: "VICRAFTIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE LONDON, " which indicates how they could be reached via telegram. The overall design has a classic and formal appearance consistent with early-to-mid-20th century corporate stationery. The use of ornate borders and traditional typography reflects both prestige and formality appropriate for an established company engaged in government contracts during that era.
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