| The pack from Resources for Teaching includes: - A Ration Book (1951-52) A reminder that times were still tough in post-war Britain - Timothy Whites Brochure Superb gift guide for a 1950s Christmas including gems such as a hand held "Trouser press" (21/-) and Hypnotizer Perfume" (8/6d). Merry Christmas - Bills, bills, bills A collection of household bills, including illustrated gas bills with practical tips for a looming fuel crisis - Housework Various ephemera relating to familiar and not so familiar products for keeping the 1950's house spick and span - TV and Radio Sales pamphlet for the "Ambassador T.V." range including the substantial "Princess" (finished in Burr Walnut) for an eye watering £345. One to impress the neighbours with. - Belling brochure Abridged brochure illustrating state of the art heaters and cookers for 1956 - Black and Greens Tea Save the labels and you would be able to choose from a vast array of free gifts ranging from a kitchen swab (6 labels) to a pair of braces (36 labels). Fancy a cuppa? - Miscellaneous advertising images A colourful collection of household images to capture the mood and taste of 1950s Britain - NOTE: These items are replicas of original documents and information from the 1950s |
