'Post Office Glasgow directory' for 1901-1902
The 'Post Office Glasgow directory' for 1901-1902 includes this beautiful Art Nouveau advert for Smith & Rait, 'Goldsmiths by special Royal Warrant'.
Even without any colour, this piece of art by D Maxwell Tyre is able to create an eye-catching, magical atmosphere.
The advert at the bottom is a good example of 19th-century companies running several unrelated businesses at the same time.
In this case Kelso & Company from Glasgow worked as opticians and electricians, as well as model makers.
View the full Glasgow directory, 1901-1902