FACTORY FESTIVITIES
TAYLOR, G. Oswald (photographer).
Promotional photographic brochure celebrating the coronation of Elizabeth II.
Nottingham, Fine Stocking Manufacturers Ltd., June 1953.
15 gelatin silver prints, c. 3⅞ x 6⅛ inches (9.5 x 15.5 cm.), mounted on 8 leaves of thick textured fawn paper; bound in burgundy paper wrappers, gilt titling to upper wrapper, G. Oswald Taylor details in gilt on lower wrapper, tied with blue silk cord; printed ‘With Compliments’ leaf on headed paper loosely inserted; in excellent condition.
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Promotional photographic brochure celebrating the coronation of Elizabeth II.
An unusual coronation souvenir. The details on the lower wrapper indicate that Oswald Taylor produced the booklet, as well as photographed the series.
The photographs depict:
The exterior of the premises;
Group portrait of management and office staff;
Portraits of male workers at the machinery on factory floor;
Portraits of male workers at the machinery on factory floor;
Portraits of male workers at the machinery on factory floor;
Portraits of male workers at the machinery on factory floor;
Portrait of female workers at machines;
Portrait of two reception staff;
Portrait of suited man, likely a director or senior manager.
