Coupon Collection

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Underwood creates the new portable typewriter. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Your personal letters... write them on the Underwood portable. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Advert for Terrys exerciser for men 1939
Christmas gift ideas from Herbert Terry exercisers, including steelstrand expander, golfer pocket wrist exerciser, spring grip dumbbells

Advert for Dolcis shoes, shopping with five coupons 1941
With five wartime coupons you could buy one pair of shoes from Dolcis. Casual shoes with contrasting coloures with a crepe sole and side lace. Casual shoes with 3 eyelette tie at front in suede

Ration Book for William Pearson, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, 1919 (print)
XYC281181 Ration Book for William Pearson, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, 1919 (print) by English School, (20th century); 10.4x12.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Advert, Women's dresses, Fresh as a Daisy Frock Co Ltd - fashioned for Spring Date: 1955

New fabric that stretches three ways Vita-Flex was made of an exclusive process in which pure rubber was interwoven with fine cotton backing. Date: 1939

Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson
Customers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940

1c Franklin Bowlsby coupon essay, c. 1867. Creator: Unknown
1c Franklin Bowlsby coupon essay, c. 1867. With coupon and 13x16mm grill

Special complimentary coupon (engraving)
614325 Special complimentary coupon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Special complimentary coupon)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coupon shortage and making do
The long Caption gives the little girls excuse for having patches. The Home Front War Effort was helped along by cryptic slogans such as Make do and Mend and Making do

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wish I could buy you somefink
The Caption has the little boy saying that he has no money AND cannot buy the girl anything so he wishes her a NO COUPON HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Sun is Out
The verse on the card contains the lines Coupon trouble grows - shes naught to dry - but pegs. Clothes rationing began in June 1941 and did not end until 1949

Collection of bond certificates, early 20th century (colour litho)
CHT252527 Collection of bond certificates, early 20th century (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Central Pacific Railway Company
CHT252525 Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Central Pacific Railway Company Company, 1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Inside of ration book for motor spirit, September 1939
Coupons for petrol found inside a ration book issued by Surrey County Council, 5 September 1939. Petrol rations were based on the horsepower of a vehicle

Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Chicago
CHT252523 Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Mexican International Railroad Company
CHT252522 Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Mexican International Railroad Company, 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Two Motor Fuel Ration coupons in a booklet
Two Motor Fuel Ration coupons for a motor cycle, valid for the month of October 1947, in a booklet of coupons issued by the Minister of Fuel and Power. (2 of 3) Date: 1947

Booklet cover, Motor Fuel Ration Book for a motor cycle, September 1947 to February 1948, date stamped Woolwich SE18, 22 August 1947. (1 of 3) Date: 1947

Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
CHT252524 Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company, 1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Share certificate for 100 francs for the Franco-Russian Joltaia-Rieka
CHT170148 Share certificate for 100 francs for the Franco-Russian Joltaia-Rieka mining company, 1899 (colour litho) by French School

100 francs Bearer share of Aachen mines, 1856 (engraving)
CHT157315 100 francs Bearer share of Aachen mines, 1856 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Action de 100 francs au porteur)

Ticket and coupon for the Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music
3104969 Ticket and coupon for the Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho) by American School

Ticket for the first New York to Brooklyn steam ferry, 1814 (engraving)
PNP248805 Ticket for the first New York to Brooklyn steam ferry, 1814 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Share Certificate for the Sedalia and Californian Oil Company, U. S. A
CHT247156 Share Certificate for the Sedalia and Californian Oil Company, U.S.A. 1901 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Share Certificate for 500 francs for the Bazar Bonne-Nouvelle, 1836 (litho)
CHT247142 Share Certificate for 500 francs for the Bazar Bonne-Nouvelle, 1836 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New York Oyster Co. 119 Merrimac & 57 Portland St. 1862 (engraving)
1079202 New York Oyster Co. 119 Merrimac & 57 Portland St. 1862 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Dated December 29)

Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the New York Central
CHT252526 Specimen bond certificate for 1000 dollars for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, c.1900 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Archives des Tsars, St

Stock Share for Trinity River Navigation Co. 1895 (litho)
DHS212788 Stock Share for Trinity River Navigation Co. 1895 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

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Clothing Coupons
A clothing coupon book cover

Share certificate and coupons, Kilo-Moto Goldmines
Share certificate and dividend coupons, Kilo-Moto Goldmines, in the Belgian Congo. Date: 1944

Ottoman Empire Bearer Bond. Date: 1863

Token for penicillin, 20th century C017 / 0716
Metal token for penicillin, twentieth century. The token reads V-Cillin K, Potassium Phenoxymethyl Penicillin, Effective and bares a bearded mans face in the centre

British Food Rationing, First World War, 1918
Diagram showing the weekly butchers meat ration allowed for an adult (with children receiving half the amount). Rationing was introduced at the end of World War One when ships carrying food

WW2 Christmas card, clothes rationing
WW2 Christmas card, comment on clothes rationing. Date: circa 1942

Advert for Drages bedroom furniture 1937
Drages fine funiture. Payable in a small deposit and then pay 50 months installments. Available department stores in Oxford Street, London, Manchester and Birmingham. Date: 1937

Wurlitzer advertisement, 1925
Girl of 13 makes $75 a week! Alice Higgie of Chicago made this amount weekly in vaudeville in the summer of 1924, thanks to her easy to play Wurlitzer saxophone. Send for your free book now!

Advert for Veco reducing cup for weight loss 1926
New 3 minute treatment takes off fat- just where you want to loss it! Amazing new discovery takes off flesh just where you want to loss it. No dieting - no pills - no discomforts

Advert for Harlene hair product 1916
Great Epidemic of hair trobles, if you suffer from scalp irritation, complete or partial baldness, straggling or weak hair, thin or falling hair, splitting hairs, over-greasiness of the scalp

Obtaining Encyclopaedia Britannica books
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 16 larger double volumes instead 32 single volumes. General knowledge books with some colour illustrations. Small monthly payments. Date: 1925

Illustration of paperclip and food coupons

PATENT MEDICINE, c1920. American advertisement for Bakers Glandol, . c1920

Ticket of the London Hospital, from The Works of Hogarth, published 1833
KW281856 Ticket of the London Hospital, from The Works of Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info)

INSURANCE ADVERTISEMENT. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. From an American magazine of 1905

WW2 - Cost of a Selfridges 3-piece suit in rationing coupons
WW2 - Cost of a Selfridges 3-piece suit - Cost 8 guineas and 26 Clothing rationing coupons - 17th June, 1941. In 1942, each person had 60 coupons p.a. which reduced down to 24 coupons by 1945

Paris Worlds Fair of 1900 - Circus entertainers
Circus entertainers and performers and their Caravan. Illustration by Caputo on a postcard published by Courmont Freres as part of a book of discount coupons for attractions at the Paris Worlds Fair

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"Unlocking Savings: The Evolution of Coupons Through Time" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of coupons. From the early 20th century to wartime rationing, these small pieces of paper held immense value for shoppers seeking discounts and deals. In 1931, an advert for Underwood portable typewriters showcased how a coupon could be used as a powerful marketing tool. Offering potential buyers a chance to save on their purchase, this clever strategy enticed customers to invest in this innovative technology. Fast forward to 1939, where Terrys exerciser for men utilized coupons as incentives for fitness enthusiasts. By offering discounted prices through these vouchers, they encouraged individuals to prioritize their health while saving money. During World War II in 1941, Dolcis shoes embraced the power of coupons during times of scarcity. Shoppers eagerly collected five coupons before embarking on their shopping spree at Dolcis stores - a testament to the enduring allure of savings even amidst challenging circumstances. Ration books were another form that played a crucial role during wartime. William Pearson from Chorleywood relied on his ration book in 1919, ensuring fair distribution and access to essential goods when resources were limited. The Fresh as a Daisy Frock Co Ltd capitalized on women's desire for fashionable attire with their stylish dresses advertised using coupons. These sought-after garments became more accessible thanks to these discount vouchers. Innovations also extended beyond fashion; Vita-Flex introduced new fabric that stretched three ways in 1939. With exclusive rubber interwoven with fine cotton backing, consumers could acquire this cutting-edge material using valuable coupons. William Heath Robinson took creativity further by designing rational gadgets specifically tailored for coupon usage. His whimsical inventions demonstrated how even mundane tasks like organizing and utilizing coupons could become sources of amusement. Even celebratory occasions incorporated the use of coupons; WW2 birthday greetings cards featured detachable gift tokens redeemable for various items, adding an extra touch of joy to special moments.