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This 1940s leaflet was aimed at young women considering a career in retail - it includes these great images of the shop floor, and a rather questionable ladder technique! #retailhistory #1940s
Since the 1930s M&S has experimented with innovative fabrics in our textile laboratories including Rayon, an artificial silk; people could look and feel luxurious at very affordable prices. #ExploreMW
We received a fab donation in the post today, here's a sneak peak of our newly accessioned c1960 skirt suit. Get in touch if you have M&S treasures hidden away that you'd consider donating!
We love this graphic! Its from a 1951 poster encouraging colleagues to reduce waste by using the right paper bag for the job - there was even a special chart to help select the right size! #1950s #wastenotwantnot
Dreaming of warmer weather on this chilly #MondayMorning? This leaflet shows off M&S knitted swimwear - which was all the rage in the 1930s, before the introduction of stretchy fabrics like Lycra
#wintersun #vintageswimwear #1930s
As promised, some beautifully designed pages from our staff newletters in 1949-1953. A staff essay competition, queries on knitted underwear, a competition for millinery sales staff and facts on nylon...
#MandSvintagegraphicdesign
Scratch that, we've found a new favourite! So much to choose from in this illustration... Girdles, bras and knickers galore!
This morning we're all about #1960s lingerie. We love this 1967 illustration, featuring some of our earliest matching printed bra and knicker sets! #vintagelingerie #fashionillustration #matchymatchy #flowerpower
Are you happy with your local favourite? Here in Leeds, we've got 'Yorkshire Ploughboys', although we like the sound of 'Bakewell Pudding'! Lovely cover of a supplement to September 1955's Staff Management News publication #regionalcookery