• 19 of 164

176

Uploaded on:
2007-06-06 11:21:36.0
File Size:
27.49 MB
Dimensions:
1840 x 2608 pixels
4971 views 1 download
Image Reference Number: GA12_02a
Title: G-Plan newspaper advertisement
Photographer: uknown
Date: 23 April 1953
Decade: 1950-1959
Manufacturer: E Gomme Ltd.
Designer/Creator: Barnes, Laurie
Range Name:
Brandon
   
Description: Newspaper advertisement for G-Plan from London Evening Standard showing dressing table, stool as well as drawing of settee. One of the very earliest G-Plan advertidsements dated 23 April 1953. Heading reads: "Styled for Today's Way of Living".
Notes: Designer of 'Brandon' range was identified as Laurie Barnes by Leslie Dandy.
The text stresses the versatility of the G-Plan range of over 50 pieces of matching furniture for the whole house, made from the finest seasoned oak, light or nut-brown finish. "The parts you can't see are as good as the parts you can".
Concepts:
furniture
,
advertising
,
publicity
,
bedrooms
,
living rooms
   
Technical Terms & Materials:
dressing tables
,
settees
,
oak
   
Copyright: contact HWeFA for details about re-use of this image
Collection Title: HWeFA
Object Type: proof
Object Dimensions (cm.): 16.5 x 23
Colour Type: black and white
Cataloguer: Oliver Heal
Auto ID Number: 176
Categories: Advertising and Promotions/ Press Advertising