{"product_id":"antique-advertising-shop-display-promotional-showcard-ilford-camera-films-sign","title":"Antique Advertising Shop Display Promotional Showcard Ilford Camera Films Sign","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Advertising - Shop Display Promotional Showcard for Ilford Films c.1950\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn original mid 20th century advertising showcard produced for \u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eIlford Films. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis promotional display features a cheeky illustrated scene of a young boy facing a British Guardsman with a gun hidden behind his back outside wrought iron gates of the palace, a classic image evocative of post-war Britain and the golden age of film photography.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eThe showcard is \u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"677\"\u003efreestanding\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for counter or window display in retailers. The bold yellow \u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e“Ilford Films”\u003c\/strong\u003e header contrasts beautifully with the backdrop and vibrant hand-coloured figures, making it an eye-catching piece of period advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eConstructed from printed card, it retains strong colour and visual impact. A highly decorative and nostalgic piece, ideal for collectors of photographic memorabilia, vintage advertising or British retail history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIlford Films was founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e1879\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ilford, Essex and quickly became one of Britain’s most important manufacturers of photographic materials. Renowned for its high-quality \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eblack-and-white films, and papers, \u003c\/strong\u003elford played a major role in the development of amateur and professional photography throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eAn excellent item for a studio, shop, or advertising \/ camera collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions 28cm x Height 40cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very nice order for age and use. The stand is \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003estill in good useable order. Stands freely. Minor areas of wear. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 8466\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467864764758,"sku":"227193926282","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/57_5c959832-0245-4598-a06c-143bf741e6a9.jpg?v=1769729321","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-advertising-shop-display-promotional-showcard-ilford-camera-films-sign","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}