Kensitas Collection

Kensitas cigarettes advertisement - they re slimming
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes advising that the best way to avoid eating between meals, gaining unslightly fat and avoiding the future shadow (that of a portly older woman)

Woman and girl outside a shop, Handsworth, Birmingham. Date: circa 1910

Waving not Drowning, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Treacle on Tap, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Towed by a swan, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Stool Leap Frog, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Piano Slide, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

On Ice, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Masking the Medicine, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Making a Monkey of Him, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Stealing wool to Fly a Kite, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Sailing with a top hat, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson
Sailing wih a hot hat, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Roller skating with goat propulsion, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Swatting a fly, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Henry cartoon, Cone Envy, by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Henry cartoon, Catapulting Flies, by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Henry cartoon, boy takes a ride, by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Henry cartoon, A Hot Tip, by Carl Anderson
A Hot Tip, Henry cartoon drawn by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Kensitas advertisement, 1929
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes featuring a footman in elaborate uniform taking his employers small dog for a walk while enjoying a sneaky ciggie! 1929

Kensitas cigarettes advert featuring Old Bill
World War One advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes featuring the character Old Bill, from the Bystander cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

Kensitas cigarettes advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes showing a domestic scene where a man, engaged in the masculine task of hanging a picture, is offered a Kensitas cigarette to steady his nerves. Date: 1953

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"Kensitas: The Slimming Secret Revealed in Vintage Advertisements" Step into the world cigarettes, where slimming was not just a dream but a reality. In these captivating vintage advertisements, Kensitas promised to help you achieve your desired figure while enjoying a smoke. In the iconic "Waving not Drowning" Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson, we see our beloved character effortlessly gliding through water with the grace and elegance that only they are provide. It's as if he is weightless, thanks to the magical slimming powers of these cigarettes. And who could forget "Treacle on Tap, " another delightful Henry cartoon? Here we witness Henry pouring treacle from a tap onto his plate without any worries about calories or weight gain. With Kensitas by his side, indulgence becomes guilt-free. But it doesn't stop there. In "Towed by a Swan, " Henry finds himself being pulled along gracefully by this majestic creature while smoking his trusty Kensitas cigarette. It's clear that even unconventional modes of transportation cannot hinder his slender physique. The fun continues with "Stool Leap Frog" and "Piano Slide. " These whimsical cartoons depict Henry engaging in playful activities that require agility and flexibility – all made possible by the slimming effects of Kensitas. In "On Ice, " we witness Henry confidently gliding across frozen surfaces with ease, defying gravity as he showcases his svelte silhouette. And in "Masking the Medicine, " he cleverly disguises unpleasant tasks behind an air of sophistication and style – all thanks to Kensitas' ability to keep him trim and composed. Henry truly knows how to make life adventurous. From making monkeys out of others in "Making a Monkey of Him" to stealing wool for kite-flying purposes in “Stealing Wool to Fly a Kite, ” every escapade is accompanied by the assurance that no matter what mischief ensues, Kensitas will keep him looking trim and fashionable.