Harrods & Au Fait Double-Sided Fashion and Music Advertisement – 1950s Original Vintage Print

Description

Description:
This charming original 1950s vintage advertisement is a delightful dual-feature showcasing mid-century style and sophistication. The top half promotes Harrods’ exclusive release of “The Music of South Pacific”, a six-record Columbia gift album containing the most popular numbers from the beloved musical. This record set was advertised as being available from the Gramophones department on the second floor of Harrods, Knightsbridge, SW1.

The bottom half features a glamorous illustrated ad for Au Fait, a fashionable lingerie brand based at 1 Hanover Square, London. It emphasizes their range of belts, brassieres, and corselettes—designed to enhance femininity and elegance—using the slogan: “have made the way to make you lovelier.”

• Date: Circa early 1950s

• Mounted Size: Approx. 13 x 21 cm on black cardboard

• Artist/Illustrator: Not credited

• Publisher: Harrods Ltd / Au Fait Ltd

This is a fabulous piece of mid-century advertising history, perfect for collectors of vintage fashion, department store memorabilia, and 1950s culture.

Condition Note:
Please note this is a genuine vintage print from the 1950s and may show minor signs of aging, including faint discolouration or edge wear. These characteristics are consistent with age and enhance the authenticity of the piece.

Ref: TWA 3