“Crawfords put sparkle into your advertising” ad
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Ad in The Press 1898–1948 — “by Distinguished Contributors from All Sections of the Press. Published in its Golden Jubilee Year” by The Newspaper World.
W S Crawford’s were one of the UK’s most influential advertising agencies during the 20th Century — due to its founder, W Crawford and its long-lived artistic director Ashley Havinden. Based in London’s High Holborn their stylish office at 233 High Holborn survives with its art-deco exterior now sadly knocked about a bit as a branch of a fashion chain — only the stainless steel numerals ‘233’ mark the facade out. The lettering and layout of this advert is very Havinden.
1 Comment on ““Crawfords put sparkle into your advertising” ad”
I worked at Crawfords in media in the ’60s. Head of media, Iain Lyon, was one of the world’s most perfect gentlemen. Old school advertising. Now outdated but delightful.