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VANTONA TEXTILES LTD

... , , Xnd sojoj^jlansheet^ snug and warm between Blansheets for a night' refreshing sleep. V A M ON A ID C II, Blanket warmth without blanket tickle. Sheet comfort without sheet shiver the kind that Mother uses for all the family. Not easy to buy, but they soon will be. The range of VANTONA household Textiles also includes Court Bedcovers, Morning Joy Towels, Down Quilts, Ticks and Tickings ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 100 | Page: Page 5 | Tags: Photographs 

King of the Birds: Eagles Are The Majestic Birds Of The World

... King of the Birds Eagles Are The Majestic Birds Of The World By Frank W. Lane THERE are no more majestic birds in the world than eagles. With a wing-spread, in the largest species, of ten feet and a weight of fifteen pounds, they rank among the largest of birds, while their strength and cowers of flight are proverbial. The most famous of British eagles is the golden eagle, now confined almost ...

The Women Of Germany..

... The Women Of Germany. By Ferdinand Tuoky WE talk about re-educating the children of Germany, but what about their mothers and aunts and elder sisters? All we ever seem to hear about Germany's younger women-- those, say, between the ages of sixteen and thirty-six-- turns on their reputed readiness to console the conqueror. From the reams written on the subject, one would think that Fraulein ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 2302 | Page: Page 15, 70 | Tags: Photographs 

SHORT-WAIST SWEATER: MATERIALS

... isHORT-WAlST SWEATER MATERIALS 6 ozs. of Ramada Knitting Wool, 3-ply; one pair each of No. 10 and 12 knitting needles; 3 buttons; No. 10 crochet hook. MEASUREMENTS From the top of shoulder to lower edge, 20 ins across the back and front under-arms, 17 ins. under arm of sleeve, 18 ins. TENSION 8 sts. to 1 in. THE FRONT With No. 10 needles, cast on 96 sts. Rib 2 rows k. 1, p. 1. Change to main ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 571 | Page: Page 38, 68 | Tags: Photographs 

LOW-NECKED BLOUSE: MATERIALS

... LOW-NECKED RL011SE MATERIALS 4 ozs. of 2-ply Paton's Beehive Fingering, in black; one pair each of No. 10 and 12 knitting needles; 2 yards of ribbon. MEASUREMENTS From the top of shoulder to lower edge, i8£ ins. back and front under-arms, 18 ins. under-arm of sleeve, 5 ins. TENSION 15 sts. to 2 ins. THE BACK With No. 12 needles, cast on 125 sts. Knit 3 rows plain knitting. 4th row. K. 2, k. 1, ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 766 | Page: Page 38, 68 | Tags: Photographs 

Your Last Legs: HEALTH AND BEAUTY

... 1 Lav c u HEALTH AND BEAUTY BY CHRYSIS If you want help with your beauty troubles or further details of anything mentioned in these articles, write to me at Britannia and Eve, Commonwealth House, 1 New Oxford Street, London, W.C.I SEVENTEEN hours a day is the average time spent out of bed-- much of it is spent on our feet. And for the last few years women have had to spend about two hours ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 633 | Page: Page 44, 45 | Tags: Photographs 

Cephos REGD

... l personal :all to all Yomen If you are one of the thousands of women .who periodically suffer great pain I can tell you from per sonal experience that there is no need for you to endure this misery. I know that at 'certain times' I can safely rely upon Cephos to relieve the pain and depression I used to suffer before I was advised to try this excellent remedy. Cephos does not affect the ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 106 | Page: Page 66 | Tags: Photographs 

CRAFTSMANSHIP IS STILL ALIVE: Some Handicrafts of England

... CRAFTSMANSHIP IS STILL ALIVE Some Handicrafts of England BY G. BERNARD WOOD FOR centuries Britain has been the home of a wide variety of handicrafts. One might have thought that the in dustrial revolution and the standardisation processes which followed would have banished those crafts. There was an enormous breakaway, of course, but a surprising number of handicrafts continued. A tradition ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 660 | Page: Page 24, 25 | Tags: Photographs 

BRITISH GAS COUNCIL

... , , What is life like in the new temporary houses Mrs. Northing says: I love it, Mr. Therm. Every thing's nice and handy. And it's a smashing gas cooker so easy to use and clean. It gives you the heart to do things.' LONDON, S.W.I (40) ...

LIBERTY SHOES Ltd

... , , Every piece of leather in your Liberty Shoes is specially cut and chosen by an expert craftsman f It is the assurance of quality in every detail of the material and workmanship of your smart, exclusive Liberty Shoes that makes it such a real pleasure to Walk with Liberty. So many people are aware of Liberty quality that increased demand makes supply a little difficult in these times. Leicester ...

GOR-RAY Regd

... dent/'1 evetu occaMoa A Gor-ray skirt is as new as next week always just the thing for work or play swings to your stride hangs well and never 'seats'. In stock at the best shops everywhere look for the label WITH THE FAMOUS 4 ZWO H POCKET NO PLACKET P.4 C. Stillitz, Royal Leamington b£a 9 ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 56 | Page: Page 55 | Tags: Photographs 

COLD CREAM SOAP

... u.st n. uiddo M na m m rr com oSB ML soxrthes 'SaStf 's skin Now baby-creams are scarce, Gibbs Cold Cream Soap is more than ever necessary for Baby. This soap is not only specially mild, but it is so richly creamy that it helps to protect from chafing and soreness. See that your baby has the comfort of Gibbs Cold Cream Soap. 71D D. w. gibbs, ltd., London, E.c.4 2 Including Purchase Tax GCC27L ...

Published: Monday 01 October 1945
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 79 | Page: Page 65 | Tags: Photographs