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The Garden Came Indoors: Flower Decoration of the Victorian Era

... The Garden Came Indoors Flower Decoration of the Victorian Era NOBODY knows exactly when it became the custom to decorate the house with cut flowers and with growing plants, although the love of flower gardens lies deep in the heart of Time. One of the first references to this cult is in Flora Domestica, published in England in 1824, where we read the fashion of ornamenting the houses in ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 947 | Page: Page 43 | Tags: Illustrations 

It Has All Been Done Before: Fashion History Repeats Itself In The Clothes Designed For Spring

... It H as All Been Done Before Fashion History Repeats Itself In The Clothes Designed For Spring m Left: An upstanding collar, wide, high lapels and a nipped-in waistline give the Regency touch to this trim black coat. Right: Barathea suit in mustard with black velvet collar and cuffs and black cord frogging. Models by Ian Meredith Left: Peter French makes this evening skirt with an Edwardian ...

FINDLATER MACKIE TODD & CO., LTD

... FINDLATER MACKIE TODD CO., LTD. FINDLATER MACKIE TODD CO., LTD. This world-famed Sherry (formerly called Findlater's Fino) could not be registered under that name and thereby protected from imitators. For the safeguarding therefore of our world wide clientele we have re-named it Findlater's Dry Fly Sherry. Wine and Spirit Merchants to H.M. the King. ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 54 | Page: Page 54 | Tags: Illustrations 

Larola

... SMOOTH SKIN Like the perfect beauty of a rose fresh with dew clear, fine, flawless and velvety smooth is achieved by the regular use of From all chemists and stores 2/8 and 4/6 per bottle including Fur- chase Tax. Sole makers: M. BEETHAM SON CHELTENHAM ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 45 | Page: Page 54 | Tags: Illustrations 

Radiation Ltd

... Rddiotloh Ltd Rddiatioh Ltd NEW WORLD WATER HEATER for Mt>N vioRL I Single-P01^ instantaneous use. I ^esrrtot tS^^ZZ-ZZ- L- PRODUCT OF ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 21 | Page: Page 55 | Tags: Illustrations 

Ford

... cc Acceleration interpreted by K. J. Wheeler especially for the Collection CJL L rL A car that picks up smartly and overtakes easily is not only a pleasure to its driver, but a source of safety on the road. The Car is just that. It accelerates without strain and without fuss. Delivery is still a problem, but your Dealer is doing his best, so please be patient. PREFECT 10 h.p. £275 (Plus £77 ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 99 | Page: Page 59 | Tags: Illustrations 

Allenburys

... healthy growth Every modern device known to science is at the service of highly qualified chemists who check each batch of Allen- burys Foods. This exacting control and care ensures that vital protein, fats, carbohy drates and minerals are present in fixed amounts and correctly balanced to suit baby's grow ing needs. FOODS BABY BOOK Every mother and mother-to-be should send for Book on Baby ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 76 | Page: Page 61 | Tags: Illustrations 

CRAVEN PLAIN

... I f/7m3 v vP= r/j JSjj j H Jill This (jood ciqarette in qreen packets CARRERAS 150 YEARS REPUTATION FOR QUALITY ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 21 | Page: Page 6 | Tags: Illustrations 

W. H. SMITH & SON

... W. H SMITH SON W. H SMITH SON A BOUQUET FROM SWITZERLAND ..jiever missed a mail The widespread usefulness of the service offered by W. H. Smith Son is epitomized by this bouquet which comes from a customer in Switzerland: You have been sending me papers to Western Australia, Dublin and Switzerland, and you never missed a mail I am very grateful. NEWSAGENTS BOOKSELLERS STATIONERS PRINTERS ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 90 | Page: Page 7 | Tags: Illustrations 

How long are your sheets?

... Hen) jWujak This booklet will tell you why you should know! Perhaps you've forgotten or perhaps you never appreciated! It is surprising how many people still buy Household Textiles without knowing the exact size they really want. And yet the odd inches make all the differ ence, as anyone knows who has ever made a bed. You will find the whole matter of sizes in Household Textiles fully ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 157 | Page: Page 10 | Tags: Illustrations 

Weston

... h/eitM' Jolly liseuit* jr n-o>K V,-. A meal makes the railway journey seem shorter. And biscuits give a happy 1 ending to the meal. Tempting and satisfying, made from the finest ingredients obtainable, they are a first-class food. J ...

Published: Wednesday 01 January 1947
Newspaper: Britannia and Eve
County: London, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 40 | Page: Page 10 | Tags: Illustrations