Random selections of pages from vintage UK catalogues.
Also:
* @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social - International (non-UK) catalogues
* @OldUKCataloguesXm.bsky.social - UK Christmas catalogues, from Sept 16th
* @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social - UK Print Ads
Old UK Catalogues
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1957: Fashion Items and Accessories from Empire Stores
(+BONDOR Stretch Nylon Briefs; Ladies' Directoire Knickers; Well Fitting Viscana Briefs; Dainty Embossed Cotton Waist Slip; Neat Cotton Mesh Briefs; Stiffened Paper Nylon; Delightful Cotton Cambric Waist Slip, and more)
1969: Lion Collection and Toys & Models from Corgi
(+Lions Den; 3 Lions; 3 Joints of Meat; Land Rover; Ford Tilt Cab 'H' Series with Detachable Trailer; Carrimore Car Transporter with 6 cars; Gift Set No. 8; and 1138 Car Transporter)
Everything in that room looks rickety, unstable and uncomfortable.
I think they're laughing at the absurdity of enjoying a cuppa and a slice of cake as fussy as it can be. Just prepare it in the kitchen like normal people do.
Old UK Catalogues
Old UK Catalogues
Alan B
Advert Lucky Dip: Mar 1967: Blazer-striped Jacket ad from Rex Trueform (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)
(+Shetland Dress, Jacket And Sweater and Co-ordinate Trousers)
«No more Wuthering on the Heights»
Old UK Catalogues
"A married man is still amazed that he's seen tea being made thousands of times, yet can't be bothered making it himself"