The Frank Patterson Blog - Part Five
A final update from Caitlyn on her research into the work of the illustrator Frank Patterson
The Spectator
This month, Richard Roberts investigates copies of eighteenth century newpaper, The Spectator which was first printed in 1711.
Jeremy Collins - Guest Blog of the Month
This month we welcome automotive author and editor Malcolm Bobbitt in a special guest blog featuring Jeremy Collins.
Brand History - Duncans of Edinburgh
In our Brand Spotlight this month Richard Roberts shares with us the history of celebrity advertising in Scottish domestic advertisements using Duncans of Edinburgh chocolates
Commercial Artist Spotlight - William Meade Prince
Join Richard Roberts as he discovers the work of American painter and illustrator, William Meade Prince through the lens of Dodge Brothers Type-A Saloon advertising from the 1920s
Minimax – a potted history
Minimax may not be a brand that many people are familiar with but you may be surprised to know that since it was established in 1903, the brand has become internationally acknowledged as being at the forefront of commercial fire safety products. Richard Roberts takes us through the history of the company from its beginnings in Germany through its advertising artwork
The iconic AGA cooker
The brand AGA is synonymous with traditional values and domestic consumerism, but how did this brand become the heart of the home? Richard Roberts takes us through the history of the AGA brand from its humble beginnings in Sweden to becoming the global brand at the heart of the home.
A product timeline - Burberrys
A potted history of Burberry advertising from 1916-1958. Join us as we delve into the twentieth century history of this british fashion brand from 1916 through to the late 50s. Featuring a selection of black and white and colour full page adverts which can be viewed in our collections.
Commercial artist spotlight - Laurence Fellows
Richard Roberts explores the early work of illustrator Laurence Fellows. Fellows’ unmistakably unique, bold and satirical style ensured that he was posthumously inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 2009.