Portraying Collection

The House That Jack Built, by G. Grenville Manton
A colour illustration portraying a sailor showing a little boy how to build a house of playing cards

WW2 - Tell Her You Love Her
A wartime children's short story illustration portraying a young woman and a military man. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Studying The Pictures
A photograph portraying a British man of the Royal Air Force, studying pictures taken through a magnifying instrument. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Fleet Air Arm Gunnery Training
A photograph portraying a British WW2 air gunner of the Fleet Air Arm in training. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Inside A Reconnaissance Plane
A photograph portraying a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot consulting the sergeant observer while flying over enemy territory in a reconnaissance plane. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Rear Of A Wellington Bomber
A colorized photograph portraying some British WW2 Royal Air Force airmen standing by the sting in the tail of a Vickers Wellington bomber plane. Date: circa 1940s

The Wonder Book Of The R. A. F
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's book, The Wonder Book Of The R.A.F, portraying a British Royal Air Force airmen smoking as he glances towards the sky

WW2 - R. A. F. Airman Fully Equipped
A photograph portraying a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot fully equipped for a high altitude flight, with oxygen, radio, electrically heated clothing and parachute. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Wireless Operator Training Machine
A photograph portraying a British WW2 Royal Air Force wireless operator sat inside the latest (of the time) training machine. Date: circa 1940s

Mrs Tim Carries On
A WW2 childrens story book cover illustration portraying a wartime lady walking with two children at the beach. Date: 1940

WW2 Christmas Card, Home Guard
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with an illustration portraying a Home Guard serviceman speaking with a policeman, he is holding up a dead rabbit. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, The Best Present!
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with an illustration portraying a jolly British soldier popping out of a gift box with a thumbs up! Date: circa 1940s

WW2 British Conductorette
An illustration portraying a British conductorette during WW2, as part of the Home Front, they put on a cherry and warming persona to combat an otherwise frightening period. Date: circa 1941

WW2 Britain's Forces With Allies
This illustration combined a number of John Hassal's works, portraying members of Britain's forces during WW2, along with their allies

WW2, Where And When?
An illustration of a little girl portraying an older woman, speaking on the telephone to a relative who is serving for the Royal Navy during WW2, he has 10 days leave. Date: circa 1940s

Helen Jardine Artists Advertisement
An advertisement page for Helen Jardine Artists Ltd, producers of drawings and illustrations for advertisers. The image shows an example of their work, portraying a pair of fashionably dressed women

Women's Fashion Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of women's fashion, portraying a lady seen from behind looking over her shoulder, wearing a stylish hat and coat. Date: circa 1939

Relaxing On The Terrace
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, possibly in the holidaying industry, portraying a satisfied looking man relaxing in a chair under a parasol, on a terrace. Date: circa 1939

Bath Time!
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a very happy little boy squeezing a sponge in the bath. Date: circa 1939

Figures In Conversation
An illustration used for advertising purposes, portraying a young lady happily speaking with a group of gentlemen with a cigarette in her hand. Date: circa 1939

Gossipping Children
An illustration used for advertisement purposes, portraying a group of children gossipping. Date: circa 1939

Aristoc Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration for Aristoc, manufacturers of stockings and hosiery, commissioned by the London Press Exchange Ltd, portraying a fashionably dressed young lady. Date: circa 1939

Innes, Henderson Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration for Innes, Henderson Ltd, commissioned by the London Press Exchange Ltd, portraying a fashionably dressed woman holding some flowers. Date: circa 1939

Little Girl Drinking
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a little girl drinking from a straw. Date: circa 1939

Playing Snooker
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a man chalking his snooker cue. Date: circa 1939

W. & M. Duncan Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of W. & M. Duncan Ltd. portraying a man swimming by a raft, on top of which is sat a young woman. Date: circa 1939

D. & W. Gibbs Advertisement Photograph
A comical photograph used for the advertisement of D. & W. Gibbs Ltd, portraying two young men wrestling, one pulling up the nostrils of the other. Since I first learned to bite! Date: circa 1939

Fifty Shilling Tailors Advert Photograph
An advertisement photograph for Fifty Shilling Tailors, portraying an older man wearing a smart suit from a seated position. Date: circa 1939

Cyclist Paint Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used for the advertisement of paint, portraying a boy delivering a number of cans on his bicycle. Date: circa 1939

Chained To A Bed
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a distressed man wearing pyjamas, struggling as he is chained to his bed. Date: circa 1939

Men With oars
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a pair of young men smiling, as their hold their oars. Date: circa 1939

Kodak Ltd Advertisement, Man Smoking
An advertisement photograph for Kodak Ltd, portraying an older man wearing a monacle, smoking a large cigar. Date: circa 1939

Boy Brushing His Teeth
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young boy proudly showing his white teeth after having brushed them. Date: circa 1939

Surprised Girl
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, comically portraying the surprised face of a girl. Date: circa 1939

Smiling Girl
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl smiling broadly. Date: circa 1939

Girl Knitting
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl concentrating on her knitting. Date: circa 1939

Girl With A Cat
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl smiling as she clutched a little black kitten to her chest. Date: circa 1939

Cosmetic Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in advertisement for cosmetics, portraying half of a woman's face, with someone applying product to her. Date: circa 1939

Blowing Bubbles
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl blowing bubbles through a toy pipe. Date: circa 1939

Gas Light & Coke Co Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of the Gas Light & Coke Co. Ltd, portraying a pair of women standing otuside, one holding a shopping basket. Date: circa 1939

Hosiery Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of hosiery, portraying a woman holding her hand inside the legging. Date: circa 1939

Woman Using Telephone
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young woman wearing a tilted black hat, using a telephone. Date: circa 1939

Woman Wearing Headscarf
A 1930s fashion photograph portraying a smiling young woman wearing a patterned headscarf outdoors. Date: circa 1939

Lever Bros Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of Lever Brothers Ltd, portraying a standing woman wearing a night gown. Date: circa 1939

Fashion Advertisement Photograph
A photograph of fashion advertisement, portraying a young lady standing by a chair, wearing a unique silk gown. Date: circa 1939

Martin White Ltd Advertisement Photograph
A photograph advertising for Martin White Ltd, portraying a woman sat perched on a post, wearing a swimsuit, she is posing with one hand held behind her head. Date: circa 1939

Advertisement Photo, Smoking Woman
An advertisement photograph portraying a young woman delicately holding her cigarette. Date: circa 1939

Fife Silk Mills Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used for the advertisement of Dunfermline based Fife Silk Mills, portraying two women admiring some silks. Date: circa 1939

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"Portraying the Essence of Life: From The House That Jack Built to Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement" Step into a world where images speak louder than words, as we delve into the captivating art of portraying. In G. Grenville Manton's masterpiece, "The House That Jack Built, " every stroke on canvas tells a story that transcends time and space. But it's not just art that captures our attention; even advertisements can portray powerful messages. Take the iconic Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement, which reminds us of the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in our daily lives. As we travel back in time to World War II, we witness how photographs became an essential tool for communication and connection. "Tell Her You Love Her" portrays soldiers longing for their loved ones through heartfelt letters and photographs sent from afar. In another scene from this era, we find ourselves amidst R. A. F. Personnel studying pictures with utmost concentration. These snapshots provide crucial insights into enemy territory during reconnaissance missions - a testament to the power of visual portrayal. Meanwhile, Fleet Air Arm Gunnery Training takes us inside intense combat scenarios where pilots hone their skills with precision and accuracy. Each image showcases determination etched on their faces as they strive for excellence in protecting our skies. Venturing further into wartime experiences, we step aboard a Wellington Bomber - its rear revealing brave souls who risked everything for freedom's cause. Through these images captured mid-flight, one can almost feel the adrenaline coursing through their veins. "The Wonder Book Of The R. A. F. " encapsulates tales of heroism within its pages - each photograph portraying courage beyond measure displayed by those who served valiantly in defense of liberty. Amidst war's chaos lies an airman fully equipped with unwavering resolve depicted vividly during World War II - reminding us that true strength comes from within when faced with adversity. Even technology played its part in portraying reality during wartime.