Oilette Collection

Kisses (colour litho)
724566 Kisses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kisses. Romantic Oilette postcard showing couple on a bench watching a sunset.); © Look and Learn

Zuyder Zee, a revue, Cardiff and Swansea, Wales
Zuyder Zee, a revue by R E Jones Ltd, in Cardiff and Swansea, Wales -- None but the Brave Deserve the fair. early 20th century

The reverse of a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard detailing information about this famous card publisher, information of the different types of card they published

I dreamed you were with me in Fairyland - fairy and flowers Date: circa 1920s

Let me build a castle in the air and carry you off in a chariot fair - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

I dreamed of a little random elf, born in the sport of nature for simple, sweet enjoyment - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight - fairies and bubbles Date: circa 1920s

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic - three postcards, Tucks Oilette celebrated liners series. Date: early 20th century

The Gordon Highlanders: Captain and Subaltern officer with the Kings Colours, 1933. British Army soldiers in traditional Scottish kilts, with the Union Jack flag

The Choir, Westminster Abbey (colour litho)
733572 The Choir, Westminster Abbey (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Choir, Westminster Abbey)

The Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho)
733576 The Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hall, Royal Hospital Chelsea)

Workman reading a self help book (colour litho)
5996035 Workman reading a self help book (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workman reading a self help book)

The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho)
733577 The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea)

The London Coliseum (colour litho)
733681 The London Coliseum (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Coliseum. Oilette postcard.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Southend express train, London, Tilbury & Southend Railway
Southend express train, on the London, Tilbury & Southend Railway. Date: circa early 20th century

Leeds and Bradford express train, Midland Railway. Date: circa early 20th century

Pont-y-pair, Bettws-y-Coed, Glamorgan
Pont-y-pair, Bettws-y-Coed, Gwynedd, Glamorgan, Wales. Raphael Tucks Oilette Date: 1910s

Oliver Stanton - Motoring Adviser to King Edward VII, England. Raphael Tucks Oilette - Motoring Celebrities Date: 1900s

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of 'Oilette' Postcards" Step into a whimsical realm with 'Oilette, ' where postcards take on a magical twist. These reverse images, reminiscent of Raphael Tuck & Sons creations, transport you to Fairyland. In this dreamlike collection, I envisioned you by my side as we wandered through mystical landscapes. Let's escape reality and allow me to build an ethereal castle in the air, carrying us away to unimaginable heights. Within these reveries, a little random elf appeared before me. Its mischievous presence added an element of surprise and wonder to our journey. We ventured beneath shades of night towards the elusive Castle of Delight – a place filled with joyous secrets waiting to be discovered. As we explore further, three postcards from White Star Line catch our attention: Olympic and Titanic grace their surfaces. These iconic vessels symbolize grandeur and adventure that once sailed across vast oceans. Continuing our voyage through time and space, two more postcards showcase RMS Titanic alone - evoking both awe-inspiring beauty and tragic history within its image. Our enchantment doesn't end there; Zuyder Zee beckons us next—a captivating revue set against the backdrop of Cardiff and Swansea in Wales. The allure lies not only in the picturesque scenery but also in the stories hidden behind each vibrant portrayal. Leaving behind this mesmerizing spectacle, we board the Southend express train courtesy of London Tilbury & Southend Railway—our ticket to new horizons awaits. This railway promises thrilling escapades along scenic routes that will leave us breathless with anticipation. Before concluding our extraordinary expedition through 'Oilette, ' let's immerse ourselves in historical splendor at Westminster Abbey's Choir—an exquisite color litho capturing timeless melodies echoing within sacred walls.