Record

RepositoryUniversity Archives and Special Collections Centre
Reference NumberTE/1/8
TitleGillette posters
DescriptionThe file includes two posters signed by Eckersley. The first features the slogan 'Good mornings begin with Gillette and advertises the new Gillette dispenser. The image features two monkeys in toned colours of orange and brown, they are facing each other. The one on the right is clean shaven and the one on the left is shaving. The background colour is lime green. Measures, 75cm by 102cm. The second features the same slogan as the first on the footer and an additional slogan 'ALL OVER THE WORLD' on the header. The layout is the same as the first image but features two Sikhs, except the man on the left has a beard and is not shaving. The men are in toned colours of brown and purple and the background colour is green. Measures, 77cm by 102cm. Both posters feature a photographic image of Gillette blades in the bottom right corner.
Datec.1945
TermAdvertising
Graphic design
Personal grooming
Mens health
Related MaterialImages: 017; 018. TE/4/2/7.
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Extent2 items.
LevelFile
Access ConditionsOnly the digital image can be accessed, for preservation reasons.

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DS/UK/95Gillette; 1901-; Grooming company1901-
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DS/UK/47Eckersley; Tom (1914-1997); Graphic designer and educator1914-1997
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