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Random selections of pages from vintage UK catalogues. Also: * @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social - International (non-UK) catalogues * @OldUKCataloguesXm.bsky.social - UK Christmas catalogues, from Sept 16th * @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social - UK Print Ads
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1989: Kitchen and Dining from Habitat (+Zeus rectangular table; Zeus round table; Chandler Kitchen; and Tivoli bentwood chair)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1988: Everyday Is Like Sunday ad from Morrissey (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Viva Hate; Disappointed; Sister I'm A Poet; and Will Never Marry) «"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"»

#Christmas 1991: Classical Music and Easy Listening from WH Smith (+Tchaikovsky - The Royal Opera House; Vaughan Williams Sinfonia Antarctica; The Essential Mozart; Virginia Black - The Essential Harpsichord; James Galway - Greatest Hits; James Galway - In Dulci Jubilo; Carols from Kings, and more)

From America, 1974: Lighting from Laurel Lamps (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+O-1041: 58" Floor lamp; O-551: 59" Floor lamp; L-320: 59" Floor lamp; L-1129: 59" Floor lamp; L-551: 57" Floor lamp; and O-1051: 53" Floor lamp)

1971: Construction Vehicles from Dinky (+A.E.C. Hoynor Car Transporter; Refuse Wagon; Turntable Fire Escape; Dragster Set; Michigan 180-111 Tractor Dozer; Eaton Yale Articulated Tractor Shovel; and Jones Fleetmaster Cantilever Crane)

1995: Watches from Argos (+Sekonda Gents Sports Quartz Watch; Sekonda Ladies Quartz Watch; Sekonda Gents Quartz Watch; Sekonda Gents Mechanical Watch; and Sekonda Ladies Mechanical Watch)

1972: Farm Animals & Accessories and Farm Buildings & Sets from Britains (+Clydesdale Cart Horse; Percheron Horse; Hunter Horse; Suffolk Mare; Shire Horse; Colt, Lying; Colt; Donkey; Bull; Cow; Cow Feeding; Cow Lying; Calf Frisking; Calf; Calf Lying; Highland Steer; Jersey Bull, and more)

1988: Grocery and Drinks from Sainsbury's (+Corn Flakes; Mincemeat; Fruit Juice; Cream Soda; and Wine)

1968: Floorcoverings from Great Universal (+Gold Label plastic surface floorcovering and Super Felt base floorcovering)

1972: Toys from Pink Stamps (+Tebro teddy; Tiny Tears baby doll; Spacehopper; Arizona holster set with guns; Roller skates; Books for boys; Football, 'Wembley International'; Tennis racket; and Toy sewing machine)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: Original Cider ad from Bulmers (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «One taste and you're an Original drinker.»

1958: Women's Apparel from Drivers Family Bargain Club (+Youthful Two-Piece in Spun Rayon; Check Trimmed; Long Sleeve Coat Overall; Nylon Overall; Useful House-Frock; All-Purpose Smock; Cross-Over Overall; and Practical Pinarette)

From Germany, 1956: Women's Dresses and Women's Hosiery from Schoepflin (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Toledo; Favorite; Topsi; Gibsi; Delia; Greta; Reva; Like; Desiree; Blenda; Peggi; Genia; Dani; Jike; Lugano; Vivian; Ostende; and Godiva) [ENGinALT]

1991: Watches from Argos (+Imado Ladies' Gold Plated Quartz Bracelet Watch; Imado Gents' Quartz Watch; Lorus Gents' Quartz Watch; Imado Ladies' Quartz Dress Watch; Zeon Ladies' Quartz Watch; Lorus Ladies' Quartz Watch; Imado Ladies' Quartz Sun/Moon Window Watch, and more)

And again, "We didn't start the fire..."

If any time travellers are looking at this I fancy C on both pages please.

1953: Home Furnishings from Worldwide (+Axminster Rugs; Standard Size Cot Mattress; Cot Mattress and Pillow Set; and The "Comfy" Pram Mattress)

1977: Handbags & Shoppers from Green Shield Stamps (+Large Capacity Weekend/Shopping Bag; HILMAR Clutch Bag; Suede Shoulder Bag; Ladies' Flight/Casual Bag; HILMAR Handbag; Casual Bag; Shopping Bag; Tote Bag; Bamboo Leaf Bag; Shopping Basket; PRINDUS Denim Tote Bag; Blue Tie Dye Tote Bag, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: Clothing ad from Wrangler (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Shirt; Trousers; and Shorts) «Wrangler THAT'S WHAT'S GOING ON.»

1955: Men's Apparel from Freemans (+R5275 Fawn sports jacket; R5228 Brown corduroy leisure jacket; R5236 Black and white sports jacket; R5234 Green fleck blended woollen cloth jacket; R5272 Fawn blended woollen sports jacket; R5235 Brown blended woollen hacking jacket, and more)

From France, 1984: Toys and Hobbies from Mammouth (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Electronic Organ; Swing-Hampton Cassette Recorder; Walkie Talkie; Farm; and Playmobil Space Vehicle) [ENGinALT]

1970: Motorcycling Gear and Motorcycling Accessories from Freemans (+Mike Hailwood Racer boots; Mike Hailwood Red Seal motorcycling boot; Leather motorcycle jeans; Leather motorcycle jacket; Set of two Brooks pannier bags; Stadium Project 4 crash helmet; Kangol Comet Starflame helmet, and more)

1966: Accessories and Racing Sets from Scalextric (+B.R.M. Formula 1 car; Porsche Formula 1 car; and Set 30 with Skid Chicane)

1985: Clothing from Great Universal (+Jacket; Jeans; Sweater; Shirt; and Top)

1988: Subbuteo from Subbuteo (+Teams; Les équipes Subbuteo; Subbuteo-ploegen; - Mannschaften; Le squadre Subbuteo; and Los equipos Subbuteo)

1974: Cameras and Accessories from Dixons (+Chinon 672C; Chinon 872; Chinon Macro 410; Chinon Macro 674; Chinon 44; Chinon 310 Pacific; Chinon 38; Chinon 723; Chinon 722P; Chinon 722; Chinon Synchrocorder; and Prinzcolor Super 8 Cine-film)

2010: Chocolate Gifts from Hotel Chocolat (+Dinner Party Platter and Dipping Adventure)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1963: Lipstick and Nail Polish ad from Max Factor (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Hi-Fi Lipstick; Iridescent Nail Polish; Automatic Lipstick Refill; Peach Caramel; Orange Caramel; Coffee Caramel; and Burnt Caramel) «Sensational Shades of Summer»

Army Moves (the original) in an arcade games catalogue from the mythical Ocean in 1987

1958: Fireplace Furnishings from Drivers Family Bargain Club (+Dual-purpose table; Chromium plated coal box; Adjustable seat kerb; Chromium plated companion set; Oak finished barrel companion set; Chromium plated horseshoe companion set; Adjustable curved-arm kerb, and more)

From Germany, 1970: Products from Centrum (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Baby-Chic Diaper Pants; Space Suit Romper; Dreamer Sleeping Bag; Baby Bed Cover; Baby-Chic Spread Pants; Practical Baby Bed Cover; Baby Pullover; Baby Overshirt; Muslin Squares; Swaddle Blanket, and more) [ENGinALT]

1983: Garden Power Tools and Garden Tools from Shoppers World (+Black & Decker DN412 12" Chainsaw; Black & Decker DN410 10" Chainsaw; Black & Decker 8255 Command Feed Strimmer; Black & Decker GC400E 16" Garden Clipper; Black & Decker GC400 16" Garden Clipper, and more)

1965: Trackside Buildings and Spares & Accessories from Scalextric (+Control Centre; Owner's Stand and Racing Pit; Marshal's Hut; Racing Pit; Spectators Stand; Banking Unit; Banking Truss; and Banking Toe Clip)

1979: Lighting and Toasters from Argos (+Thorn Garden Light; Emess Crystal Glass Flush Fitting; Emess "Warwick" Metal Porch Lantern; Emess "Hereford" Metal Porch Lantern; Emess "Suffolk" Metal Porch Lantern; Emess Porch Lantern; H.H. Clarklite Flush Fitting; Wooden Standard Lamp, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1988: DBX100 ad from Casio (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+DBC610 and DBC61) «Information Station.»

2003: Star Wars Vehicles from LEGO (+Millennium Falcon; Republic Gunship; X-wing Fighter & TIE Advanced; AT-AT; MTT; Jedi Starfighter & Slave I; AT-ST & Snowspeeder; and Sebulba's Podracer & Anakin's Podracer)

From France, #Christmas 1981: Dolls & Accessories and Playsets & Furniture from Galeries Lafayette (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Mivida the Big Baby; The Baby-Darling!; Two Pink and White Outfits; Barbara; Hammock; Sindy; Romantic Nightgown; All Round, All Soft, and more) [ENGinALT]

1987: Arcade Games from Ocean Software (+Psycho Soldier; Quondam; Navy Moves; Match Day II; Army Moves; Basket Master; and ECO)

1973: Toys from Matchbox (+Zoom-around; Autopark; Roadway R1; Construction Site R2; and Farmyard R3)

2010: Chocolate Confectionery from Hotel Chocolat (+Full On Dark Egg Sandwich; Chilli Combo Egg Sandwich; Creamed Caramel Egg Sandwich; Smooth Praline Egg Sandwich; and Eton Mess Egg Sandwich)

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1985: Home Appliances from Great Universal (+Russell Hobbs Varisteam Iron; Tefal Longlife steam/spray/dry iron; Morphy Richards Supreme steam/spray/dry iron; Challenge steam/spray/dry iron; Morphy Richards steam/dry iron; Challenge steam/dry iron; Pifco dry iron, and more)

1959: Shoes and Lingerie from Littlewoods (+Beige suedette court; Black suedette open toe court; Red leather tab court; Black leather tab court; Bondor deep bra; Self-adjustable back-lacing foundation; Back-lacing busk front fastening corset; Bondor semi-deep bra, and more)

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1963: Toys and Toy Guns & Accessories from Freemans (+Play Villa; Frontiersman set; Cheyenne cowboy suit; Indian playsuit; Indoor or outdoor play tent; Cowgirl suit; Tex Tucker cowboy suit; Apache presentation box; Cheyenne holster set; Flintstones Bowling Alley; and Lone Star Rider Set)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1938: Happy Families cards ad from Bird's (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Custard; Jellies-de-Luxe; and 8-Page Coloured Comic) «COLLECT THE ‘HAPPY FAMILIES’ CARDS WITH BIRD'S JELLIES-DE-LUXE»

1995: Automotive, Safety & Garden and Power Tools & Equipment from Argos (+Universal 3 cycle carrier; Universal 2 cycle carrier; Qube car cover; Richmond motor cycle/scooter cover; Linwood alarm; First alert smoke detector with escape light; First alert twin pack, and more)

From America, 1997: Costumes from Toys R Us (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Ninja Deluxe; Star Wars Darth Vader or Storm Trooper; Muscle Batman; Red or Blue NASCAR Driver; Red or Green M&M's Costume; Spiderella; Harem Girl; Kids Assorted Sleepers; Spiderman; Tamagotchi, and more)

2010: Chocolate Slabs from Hotel Chocolat (+Rocky Road; Triple Chocolate Wham Bam; Caramel; Chilli & Orange; Fruit & Nuts Milk; and Fruit & Nuts Dark)