Curves

Archery (1961)

Bespoke bows and arrows for archery are made at this factory near Sherwood Forest.

Bracelets And Necklaces Issue Title - "As You Wear" (1937)

Models show off the latest designs in accessories which feature big bold links in bracelets and mesh material in handbags.

Curves And Lines! (1930)

Joe Noble cartoon explaining how a woman should be curvaceous!

Deck Chairs Issue Title Is Children First And Last (1936)

Two women try out latest design in rocking deck chairs.

Fag Ashtray AKA Cigarette Ashtray (1937)

A cigarette which comes with its own small ashtray attached saves you having to flick the ash off.

Juggling Pearsons (1938)

The Juggling Pearsons perform their act with clubs, plates and discs.

Numbers That Draw (1914)

Pendulum device that draws.

Sections (1943)

Mathematical and scientific ways of dividing things into sections.

Travolator (1924)

Demonstration of a Travolator in New York, America.

Levers & Gears Issue Title - "Hold Everything!" (1940)

Item explaining gears and levers.

Circles Issue Title Is Ladies First (1940)

Item about circles - in architecture, science, maths and everyday life. Includes Joe Noble cartoons.

Windows Of The Mind AKA Windows Of The Soul Issue Title Airs - Open And Musical (1936)

An educational but entertaining look at the way the eyes' function - includes bit on hypnosis.

Artist Blacksmith (1939)

Artist blacksmith makes artistic gates and paints them.

Art Comes To Oxford Street (1948)

Modern Art exhibition at Oxford Street, London.

Party Earrings (1955)

Fabulous and bizarre earrings are modelled in a shop in Soho called "Going Gay".

Comical Pipes (1960)

Comical pipes from Mr Shillitoe's collection at his home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Curves For The Office (1965)

Various shots of new circular building being built near Kingsway in London

Donkey Bike (1966)

A new style of bicycle is ridden around London.

Fairground (1962)

Scenes from an amusement park - great shots of the roller coaster ride at double speed. Scary!

Ideal Home Exhibition (1966)

A look at the preparations for and the final results of the Ideal Home Exhibition.

Multi-Deck Garage (1961)

A visit to the first multi-storey car park in the country - they haven't changed much.

Radio Telescope (1960)

Huge radio telescope seen at the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory.

Stainless Steel Designer (1960)

Very elegant and modern stainless steel cutlery produced by leading designer Robert Welch.

Under 5's Toys (1968)

Children play with new nursery furniture and toys at Design Centre. London.

Welcome To Cinerama (1963)

Opening of new Cinerama theatre in Glasgow, Scotland.

Cement Mermaids AKA Model Mermaids - Cp 033 (1955)

Absolutely wonderful sexy statues made by Bernard Jepson for his garden - astounding!

Bridges Issue Title Is In The Mood (1944)

Informative item about bridges, with cartoons by Joe Noble.