Woollens Collection

Emigrants to Australia, 1850
3480170 Emigrants to Australia, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting emigrants to Australia taking their first crop of wool from the Blue Mountains to Sydney)

Fleet Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00533
5 - 5A Fleet Street, Coventry. The exterior of 5 and 5A Fleet Street, premises of H E Bass, Furrier and Simmons, Drapers. Evidence of damage caused by air raids can be seen to adjacent buildings

Lever Brothers Advertisement, Lux
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lux, a product for washing dainty fabrics, a box of which can be seen in the hand of the central woman in the picture

Lever Brothers Lux Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lux, a product used for washing dainty fabrics. Pictures include a woman happily washing her clothes

Volunteers: Mrs Pittman, ARP, and Miss Noel, lorry driver
Photographs of war time volunteers: We take our hat's off to: Mrs J B Pittman, in ARP woollens, on bicycle, and Miss Susan Noel, in uniform, walking. Captioned, ??Mrs. J. B

Trade card, John Keet (engraving)
732143 Trade card, John Keet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, John Keet, wholesale and retail linen and woollen draper, No)

Lux Soap
Lux won t shrink woollens. Why don t they use Lux? Depicts child crying because his vest has become too tight. Date: circa 1907

Amsterdam (colour litho)
2797843 Amsterdam (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amsterdam. Illustration for card from game called The Kingdoms Of Europe by John Jaques)

Womens clothing 1929
Loose weaves a feature of new woollen. Early spring womens frocks made from trelya wool. 1929

Advertisement for Braemar Woollens 1936. This illustration shows two women in riding outfits, advertising high quality wool jumpers for outdoor wear

Soho, London - 122 Wardour Street W1 -s &s Moss (Woollens) Ltd, opposite Broadwick Street. 1973

Advertisement for Lux Soap - Why don t they use Lux? Date: early 20th century

Sweater, cap and slipper socks from Neatawear, 1965
A matching trio of winter woollens in brown, black and white wool from Neatawear. Date: 1965

Picture No. 10761412
Morocco - Old man and his handcart with woollens for sale at the city wall of Essaouira Date:

Picture No. 10761413
Morocco - Old man and his handcart with woollens for sale at the city wall of Essaouira Date:

Poster: How to make woollens last longer. With advice about dirt, grit and moths, and hints on washing. 20th century

The Dolly Sisters in ski-gear

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1942
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas 1942, featuring a stylish woman wearing a festive red and white sweater, hat and gloves combo

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1941
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas number, featuring a glamorous blonde woman carrying off a woolly scarf and bobble hat with aplomb

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"Stay cozy and stylish this winter with Lux Soap's gentle care for your woollens. " Introducing Lux Soap, the ultimate solution to keep your beloved woollen garments soft, fresh, and beautifully fragrant. In this Lever Brothers Advertisement, we bring you the perfect companion for your winter wardrobe. Join our team of volunteers as they share their love for Lux Soap's remarkable results. Mrs Pittman, an ARP volunteer dedicated to protecting her community during wartime, swears by Lux's ability to revive even the most delicate woollens. Miss Noel, a fearless lorry driver navigating through challenging conditions in 1941 Fleet Street Coventry, relies on Lux to maintain her woolly essentials in top-notch condition. In collaboration with Lever Brothers' commitment to excellence and innovation, this advertisement showcases how Lux Soap has become a trusted name when it comes to caring for precious fabrics like wool. With its unique formula designed specifically for delicate fibres such as those found in woollen clothing items, Lux ensures that each wash leaves your garments feeling luxuriously soft while maintaining their vibrant colors. As depicted in the Trade card featuring John Keet's exquisite engraving skills from yesteryears; it is evident that people have relied on quality products like Lux throughout history. Now more than ever before, we understand the importance of preserving our cherished possessions – especially during these colder months when warmth and comfort are paramount. So why compromise on style or comfort? Let Lever Brothers' timeless brand -Lux- be your go-to choice for all things woollen. Trust us; you won't be disappointed. Experience the difference yourself by indulging in a luxurious bath experience with Lever Brothers' iconic product range -Lux-. Discover how our soap not only pampers your skin but also cares deeply about keeping your favourite woollens looking their best. Choose quality; choose reliability; choose luxury – Choose LUX SOAP.