Nineteen Collection (page 9)

Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home. Date: 1943

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from August 1943. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Dolcis Shoes, emphasising their comfort and durability as well as their "grace of line". Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Bird's Custard. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Imperial Leather soap. Date: 1943

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from July 1943. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Wolsey, emphasising the durability of the garments. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Yardley Complexion Powder. Date: 1943

Advert for Morny Perfumes, emphasisng their British provenance. Date: 1932

Advert for Certo pure fruit pectin, featuring a recipe for strawberry jam. Date: 1932

Advert for Dunlop Tyres, using imagery of the Ascot Gold Cup. Date: 1932

Advice on women's fashions and accessories for an outing by road. Date: 1932

Fashion and accessory advice for women travelling by plane. Date: 1932

Suggestions for hats, luggage, fashions and accessories to take on a train journey. Date: 1932

Advert for Wellstood cooking ranges, from Smith and Wellstood. Date: 1932

Some fashion suggestions for women when travelling, perhaps - as here - on the deck of a cruise ship. Date: 1932

Advert for Kinmel School, a boys public school in Denbighshire, aimed at preparing pupils for a career in business. Post-war, it became the site of the Clarendon School for Girls. Date: 1932

Advert for Linovent, which could be laid under carpets and linoleum to create extra spring and deaden noise. Date: 1932

Advert for Morley's range of silk, mercerised stockings. Date: 1932

Advert for Dunlop Tyres, featuring the crest of the Prince of Wales. The incumbent Prince of Wales at the time went on to become King Edward VIII. Date: 1932

Afternoon fashion options for the stylish woman. Date: 1932

Designs for women's summer dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks, worn with woollen coats. Date: 1932

A range of daytime options for the fashionable woman. Date: 1932

Advert for De Reszke Minors, a range of cigarettes smaller than their standard Americans range. Date: 1932

Advert for Bird's Custard, highlighting its nutritional value when served with rhubarb. Date: 1932

Designs for women's coat-frocks. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Advert for North British Golf Balls (made in Edinburgh). Date: 1932

Advert for the Hillman Wizard motor car. Pictured is the Saloon de Luxe model. Date: 1932

Designs for women's dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Styles of women's accessories popular in Spring 1932. Date: 1932

Advert for Woollands, illustrating their range of women's coats and short coats. Date: 1932

Advert for Cyclax, a cosmetic brand established in 1896 by Frances Hemming. Date: 1932

Advert for Min Piano Polish, promising a beautiful finish in half a minute. Date: 1932

Advert for Debenham & Freebody, showcasing their new styles of knitted frock for the spring. Date: 1932

Advert for Dunlop Tyres, promoting them as being in a class of their own. Date: 1932

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

Noel Coward's Cavalcade was a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war. It ran at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane between October 1931 and September 1932 and had a cast

An advert for Belling Electric Fires, suggesting that as well as creating warmth, they can also help to generate daydreams. Date: circa 1932

An advert for Oxo Cubes, as extolled by a beaming baby. Date: circa 1932

An advert for the new Sports Coupe Isis 6 from Morris, also available as a 4-door saloon. Date: circa 1932

The Elizabeth Arden eye strap was made of soft rubber, and was intended to mitigate puffiness beneath the eyes. Date: circa 1932

An advert for Humber cars, featuring an illustration of the "Snipe" Saloon. Date: circa 1932

A crocheted hat and a knitted and crocheted cravat scarf. The images accompanied instructions on how to create the garments yourself. Date: 1932

Advert for Haig Whisky. The Haig brand name is disguised in the profile of the gentleman. Date: circa 1932

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from February 1932. Date: 1932

A sketch of a woman in a fashionable tweed suit, accessorised with hat, scarf and handbag. This sort of outfit was popular for wearing in the country, or for mornings in town. Date: circa 1932

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

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