An advertisement for Criddle and Smith Ltd within the programme for The Rebel Maid production at the County Theatre Truro. Situated within the new arcade on Nicholas Street, the advertisement for ‘The Furnishers of Cornwall’ desrcibes it as ‘the home of quality furniture’ and exhibits a photograph of the shop as it existed in 1929.
An advertisement inside the programme for Finian’s Rainbow, detailing a maternity outfitters in Truro and speaking to the sartorial trends and copywriting style of the late 1950s.
An advertisement inside the programme for Finian’s Rainbow, detailing the next TOADS production, ‘Doctor At Sea’ to take place at City Hall, March 1965.
Jules Martin, Makeup Artist comments, ‘ The whimsical story relating to a crock of gold from Ireland, somewhat reminds me of some of the old Cornish folk tales. It has so much to recommend it, with a good story, tuneful music and plenty of comedy.’ Finian’s Rainbow the musical, was performed at City Hall between 9-14th November 1964.
The advertisement details another Truro business whose logo incorporates the distinctive spires of Truro Cathedral into its spire.
The advertisement details a list of flowers available at the time, outlining flower and horticultural trends of the time.