GB 2925 LHA - Library of Historic Advertising

c 280 boxes and 5 shelves

The collection was previously known as the Half Brick Images collection.
GB 2925 LHA 1880s-1970s Collection (fonds) c 280 boxes and 5 shelves McArthur , Colin , b 1934 , lecturer and writer on visual media
The collection was collated by Colin McArthur during the course of business of Half-Brick Images, his commercial picture business. McArthur was born in 1934, and was formerly Head of Distribution at the British Film Institute. Now a freelance teacher and writer, especially on Hollywood cinema, British television and Scottish culture, he is also a lecturer in the Visual and Cultural Media Department of Middlesex University.

The collection was previously known as the Half Brick Images collection.

Purchased by Middesex University (jointly by ILRS and the School of Art, Design and Performing Arts) in 1997.

Large collection of original printed advertisements taken from a wide range of magazines, focussing primarily on British and American companies, and dating from the late 19th century to the 1970s. Products represented include clothing, cosmetics, food and drink, dental care, health, shaving, home and office, leisure, services (including armed forces and companies), tobacco and transport.

The collection is currently organised by company in broad subject categories. Some of the material is unsorted.

By appointment. Users should contact the archivist Judy Vaknin (0208 411 6686/4399, email: j.vaknin@mdx.ac.uk).

At the discretion of the Learning Resource Manager. The majority of images are still in copyright.
English

A box list and index to boxed material are available.

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Jan 2002 Advertising Communication process Europe Half-Brick Images , commercial picture business History McArthur , Colin , b 1934 , teacher and writer on culture North America UK USA Western Europe London England

Purchased by Middesex University (jointly by ILRS and the School of Art, Design and Performing Arts) in 1997.

Large collection of original printed advertisements taken from a wide range of magazines, focussing primarily on British and American companies, and dating from the late 19th century to the 1970s. Products represented include clothing, cosmetics, food and drink, dental care, health, shaving, home and office, leisure, services (including armed forces and companies), tobacco and transport.

The collection is currently organised by company in broad subject categories. Some of the material is unsorted.

By appointment. Users should contact the archivist Judy Vaknin (0208 411 6686/4399, email: j.vaknin@mdx.ac.uk).

At the discretion of the Learning Resource Manager. The majority of images are still in copyright.

• Engels

• Latijn

English

A box list and index to boxed material are available.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• Engels