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A pristine
collection of post war fireworks, bought from a newsagent's
shop in Yorkshire, in 1948 and never fired. Items of note
are the Astra Golden Fountain (one of the earliest known examples
of a firework from this manufacturer who started in 1946)
and the UNICO sparklers, who are an unknown manufacturer.
If anybody has information about this company please email
me.
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The cartoonist A.E.
Beard was prolific as the main producer of advertising artwork
and posters for Standard Fireworks during the 1930's and 40's.
These images are of his 'Standard Bearer' advertising
design. They show his original pencil sketch and the finished
advert.
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Astra Fireworks Raindrop
design dating from the early 1970's. This artwork was never
produced and is created here for the first time by using the
hand-painted ink separations. The Aerial Attack, on page 18
of the book was also created in this way. The black ink separations
can be seen by clicking the image. The artist is unknown.
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Some very recognisable
Standard fireworks, dating from the 1970's. These designs,
so typical from selection boxes of the time must surely be
some of the most memorable product designs of all time.
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...new images will be added over time
If anybody has images they would like
to see published
on these pages then please email me with the details.
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