Promo Collection

The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath
Larry Barnes (1926-2011) - Pearly King of Thornton Heath and one of Variety Theatres last specialist acts. Pictured with his Pearly Queen Maggie (1932)

1972 Mini Outspan Orange

Naumanns Tandem Bicycle - Advertising postcard
Naumanns (of Dresden, Germany) Tandem Bicycle - Advertising postcard Date: circa 1890s

Promotional Card for Blue Cross Tea
Promotional Card for Blue Cross Charity Tea Date: circa 1908

Promotional card for the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd - Turkish Company with head office at Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey and branches in London, Paris, Constantinople (Istanbul), New York, Cairo

Ascent of Mr. R. Orton in the Princess Alexandra balloon
Poster advertising the ascent of Mr. R. Orton in the Princess Alexandra balloon and his Monster Giant, Middlesex County Cricket Ground - Monday August 12th 1867. Date: 1867

Film - Strike up the Band - Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland
Film - Strike up the Band - starring Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) and Judy Garland (1922-1969) - a 1940 American black and white musical film produced by the Arthur Freed unit at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Promotional painting for Travel to India
Promotional painting by Malcolm Greensmith for Travel to India - ( Land of Inspiration )

Promotional card for Margarita Spanish Restaurant, London
Promotional postcard for the Margarita Spanish Restaurant, 17 Cork Street, London. - Spectacular Cabaret - Spanish Music and Dance featuring Alec Alexander and his music (during Dinner and Dancing)

Flags of the Allies - WW2
Flags and militray insignia of the fighting forces of the United States and their Allies during WW2. Date: 1943

The Ovaltineys - promotional act for Ovaltine - Russian show
The Ovaltineys or League of Ovaltineys was a childrens club developed in the 1930s to promote the sale of Ovaltine brand drink in the United Kingdom - A Russian show Date: circa 1930s

French Water Towers - Built in Reinforced Concrete
Three examples of French Water Towers in the modern style built in Reinforced Concrete by Demay Freres - Advertising card. The Architect for all three was Monsieur Maigrot of Paris. Date: circa 1910s

Singer Building, New York, USA - compared to other Buildings
Promotional card for Singer Sewing Machines, featuring a view of the Singer Building, New York, USA - compared (in height) to other tall Buildings in the UK: Nelsons Column, Dublin

Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js Fry
Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary - A promotional advertising card for Js Fry & Sons Ltd. Chocolate of Bristol and London. Date: 1911

Harborne Bus Depot, south-west Birmingham
Ironite Flooring laid at the Harborne Bus Depot, Serpentine Road (off High Street), Harborne, south-west Birmingham for the City Corporation - May, 1926. Date: 1926

A Fokker F. XXXVI ('Arend') and a Fokker F. XVIII ('Pelikaan')
Fokker F.XXXVI Arend (in front) and a Fokker F.XVIII Pelikaan (behind) - Commercial Aircraft of KLM - only one F.XXXVI was ever built (first flight June 22, 1934), the aircraft had all-wood wings

A Fokker F. XXXVI ('Arend') - Commercial Aircraft of KLM
Fokker F.XXXVI Arend - Commercial Aircraft of KLM - only one F.XXXVI was ever built (first flight June 22, 1934), the aircraft had all-wood wings. Date: circa 1910s

English Actress Gladys Gray
English Stage Actress Gladys Gray - promotional postcard for Anami Shampoo products! Date: 1926

Michelin Tyre Company promo postcard
circa 1910s

Pretty young girl holding a Stowers promotional fan
A photograph of a smiling pretty young girl set within an oval art nouveau frame. She is holding a promotional fan for Stowers Lime Juice Cordial! Date: 1905

Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic and International
Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic, Cross-Channel and International Services and Routes. Date: 1947

Kelloggs Co Plants - Corn Flakes Promotional postcard
Kelloggs Company Plants - Corn Flakes Promotional postcard - The Manchester Factory opened in 1938 Date: circa 1940

Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers
2972926 Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers, 1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c
3084461 Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c, 1897-98 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 21.6x13 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

New York Worlds Fair - Trylon and Perisphere - Promo card Date: 1939

Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London
Promotion postcard for The Pigalle, Piccadilly, London - Souvenir of the Wedding of Princess Margaret (1930-2002) to Anthony Armstrong-Jones (1930-2017) on 6th May 1960. Date: 1960

Eileen Barton - El Rancho Vegas
American Singer Eileen Barton (1924-2006) pictured on a publicity card from El Rancho Vegas - a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, located at 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard

Old Wall Street, New York, NY, USA
circa 1910s

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Japan, Tokyo, Sony 3D televisions being demonstrated in shopping mall

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Japan, Tokyo, Sony 3D televisions being demonstrated in shopping mall

Elsie Randolph (19041982), English actress, singer, dancer
Elsie Randolph (19041982), English actress, singer and dancer Date: circa 1930

Advertising Promotional card for a new Buick Motor Car
" Best Buick Yet" ! Advertising Promotional card for a new Buick Motor Car. Date: 1941

Flexible Metallic Tubing Shop - 112 Queen Victoria Street, London. Flexible metallic tubing is seemingly a perfected substitute for rubber or canvas hose

Trade card advertising Ayerss Sarsaparilla, which gives Health and Happy Hours. Billed as a treatment for Scrofula and other blood disorders. Manufactured in Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1895

Advertisement for Swiss Milk Chocolate - Goats and Cows being driven through the Swiss Countryside Date: circa 1910s

Two Shoeshine boys fighting over a potential customer - humorous images used as a promotional tool for Blecao - the blurb for which reads as follows

French Advertising Postcard - Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream
French Advertising Postcard - Bowing down in reverence at the shrine of a Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream / Siphon. Date: circa 1930s

Colin Baker as Dr Who, with two young fans
The actor Colin Baker (b 1943) as Dr Who, with two young fans. Colin Baker was the sixth Dr Who in the long-running science fiction television series, and played the role from 1984 to 1986

Stationery design, Grand Hotel Pallanza, Italy
Stationery design, Grand Hotel Pallanza, Lake Maggiore, Italy. circa 1900

Publicity Card, Pension Villa Righetti, Locarno, Italy. circa 1890

Partial Ascent of the New Steam Captive Balloon
Poster advertising the Partial Ascent of the New Steam Captive Balloon, Ashburnham Park, Kings Road, Chelsea, September 7th 1868 Date: 1868

Sarah Bernhardt in L Aiglon (2 / 2)
Photograph of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress - used to publicise her latest role in L Aiglon (1900), by Edmond Rostand. Date: 1900

Sarah Bernhardt in L Aiglon (1 / 2)
Photograph of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress - used to publicise her latest role in L Aiglon (1900), by Edmond Rostand. Date: 1900

Grand Hotel Huck - Izmir, Turkey. Destroyed in the great fire of 1922. Date: circa 1910s

Ancient Japanese Horse racing at Kamo Shrine, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 18th century

Charlie Chaplin and friend
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) (left) and friend - enjoying a moment to have a laugh away from the spotlight of fame and celebrity

Clive Brook - The Man From Yesterday - Promo film still
Clive Brook specially poses for the cameraman during the filming of The Man From Yesterday (1932) - Promo film still. Date: 1932

Italy - Promotional postcard for Romano - Philosophy - " A Romano and a dark corner are all I need to pass an agreeable day on holiday!". Date: circa 1930s

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"Promo: A Glimpse into the Captivating World of Advertising and Promotion" Step back in time to 1972, where The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath proudly pose beside a vibrant orange 1972 Mini Outspan, showcasing their unique style. This iconic image captured on a publicity card takes us on a journey through promotional history. Transporting us to the enchanting Hotel Bellagio in Lake Como, Italy, we discover a picturesque scene depicted on another promotional card. Its serene beauty invites us to explore the wonders that await within its walls. Naumanns Tandem Bicycle takes center stage on an advertising postcard, enticing adventure seekers with promises of thrilling rides and unforgettable memories. Pedaling through scenic landscapes becomes an irresistible invitation as we gaze upon this captivating promotion. The Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd entices our senses with their exquisite craftsmanship displayed on yet another promotional card. Intricate patterns and rich colors beckon us to step into a world where luxury meets artistry. A different kind of promotion unfolds before our eyes as we encounter Blue Cross Tea's charming promotional card. Warm cups of tea shared amongst friends create moments filled with comfort and joy - all made possible by this delightful campaign. Witness Mr. R. Orton's daring ascent in the Princess Alexandra balloon, immortalized in an awe-inspiring photograph capturing his courageous feat. This breathtaking moment reminds us that promotions can take flight beyond traditional boundaries. Film lovers rejoice as Strike up the Band brings together Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland for an unforgettable cinematic experience. This timeless classic is just one example of how promotions have shaped our love for entertainment throughout history. Colin Baker graces our presence as Dr Who alongside two young fans; his portrayal captivates hearts worldwide while promoting endless imagination and boundless possibilities within science fiction realms. Travel enthusiasts are transported to India through a mesmerizing promotional painting that captures its vibrant culture and majestic landmarks.