Bamforth and Company Limited - original artwork
Original artwork created by Bamforth and Company Limited.
This catalogue data was created by Kirklees Museums and Galleries.
Disclaimer: These primary artworks reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times. Some of the designs of this period, including those created by black, Asian and minority ethnic or female artists, feature words, phrases, "dialect" portrayals and artistic depictions that can be considered offensive and demeaning. The University of Huddersfield does not endorse the views expressed in such designs, but is presenting this aspect of UK history in order to enable hidden narratives to be uncovered and to strengthen the coverage of under-represented or hidden narratives or unheard/disregarded voices.
This catalogue data was created by Kirklees Museums and Galleries.
Disclaimer: These primary artworks reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times. Some of the designs of this period, including those created by black, Asian and minority ethnic or female artists, feature words, phrases, "dialect" portrayals and artistic depictions that can be considered offensive and demeaning. The University of Huddersfield does not endorse the views expressed in such designs, but is presenting this aspect of UK history in order to enable hidden narratives to be uncovered and to strengthen the coverage of under-represented or hidden narratives or unheard/disregarded voices.
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View contentsBAM/1/2 WHY MEN GET UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT -20% TO GET A SANDWICH // 25% TO FEED THE BABY // 50% TO GO TO THE BATHROOM // 5% TO GO HOME! Item
1960-1980 Finished artwork for comic greeting card. Text only. Caption contains joke about why men get up in the night, implying adultery.
greeting;comic
product;image
painting
complete
painted
front
WHY MEN GET UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT - // 20% TO GET A SANDWICH // 25% TO FEED THE BABY // 50% TO GO TO THE BATHROOM // 5% TO GO HOME!
caption
card;paint
height;width
214mm;107mm
2
painted
Bamforth and Co.
publisher
Fitzpatrick, Brian
artist
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View contentsBAM/1/3 TO a SHY GiRL WHO CaN'T WeaR 'HOT PANTS' Item
1965-1975 Finished artwork for comic greeting card depicting young woman. With caption referring to shyness and hot pants.
greeting;birthday;comic
product;image
painting
clothing;hot pants
incomplete
painted
below image
TO a SHY GiRL WHO CaN'T WeaR 'HOT PANTS'
caption;image content
card;paint
height;width
185mm;107mm
top part cut off
3
painted
Bamforth and Co.
publisher
artist
Bamforth system
1
assigned number
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View contentsBAM/1/4 YOU CaN TeLL THe aGe oF a TRee BY THe NuMBeR OF RiNGD RoUND iT'S TRuNK. Item
1960-1980 Finished artwork and graphic for cover and interior of comic birthday card. Image of tree stump. Caption refers to judging age of tree by rings.
greeting;birthday;comic
product;image
painting;graphic
tree stump
complete
above image
above image
YOU CaN TeLL THe aGe oF a TRee BY THe NuMBeR OF RiNGD RoUND iT'S TRuNK.
caption;quotation;image content
card;paint
h x w;height;width
240 x 114 mm;240 x 115 mm
4
painted
Bamforth and Co.
publisher
artist
Bamforth system
2
35B/160
assigned number
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View contentsBAM/1/5 This scottie brings GOOD LUCK // With BEST WISHES from the sender! Item
1953- Two finished photographic calendars. Image depicts a dog sat with an old boot. Caption at base.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;cute dog;footwear;old boot
complete
printed
bottom of image
This scottie brings GOOD LUCK // With BEST WISHES from the sender!
caption
card
height;width
175mm;133mm
5
printed
artist
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View contentsBAM/1/6 HERE'S GOOD LUCK ON YOUR DOORMAT, MAY IT STAY AS LONG AS YOU NEED IT! Item
1952- Two finished photographic calendars. Image depicts a cute dog wearing a bow, stood on a doormat. Caption at base.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;cute dog;doormat
complete
printed
bottom of image
HERE'S GOOD LUCK ON YOUR DOORMAT, MAY IT STAY AS LONG AS YOU NEED IT!
caption
card
height;width
177mm;134mm
6
printed
artist
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View contentsBAM/1/7 May faithful friends and // good fortune be with you always Item
1952- Finished photographic calendar. Image depicts the head of a dog. Caption at base.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;dog
complete
printed
the word 'always' is written in pencil, and replaces the printed qords 'all your days' which have been crossed out.
bottom of image
May faithful friends and // good fortune be with you always
caption
card
height;width
173mm;131mm
7
printed
artist
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View contentsBAM/1/8 MAY HAPPINESS BE WITH YOU, // GOOD COMPANIONS TOO. // SO HERE'S A FAITHFUL FRIEND, // TO STAY THE WHOLE YEAR THROUGH! Item
1956- A photographic image of the head of a collie. Caption at base. A 1956 calendar is attached to one of the images.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;dog;collie
complete
typed
bottom of image
MAY HAPPINESS BE WITH YOU, // GOOD COMPANIONS TOO. // SO HERE'S A FAITHFUL FRIEND, // TO STAY THE WHOLE YEAR THROUGH!
caption
paper;card;fabric
height;width
245mm (with calendar);175mm;135mm
8
printed
artist
3
previous number
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View contentsBAM/1/9 It's grand to know there's a friend so true // Who'll travel along Life's road with you. Item
- A photographic image of a standing dog. Caption at base.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;dog
complete
painted
bottom of image
It's grand to know there's a friend so true // Who'll travel along Life's road with you.
caption
paper;card;fabric
height;width
175mm;135mm
9
printed
artist
4
previous number
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View contentsBAM/1/10 MAY FAITHFUL FRIENDS AND HAPPY DAYS, BE YOUR GOOD FORTUNE - ALWAYS! Item
1958- Finished photographic calendar. Image depicts a dog in some heather. Caption at base.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;cute dog;heather
complete
printed
bottom of image
MAY FAITHFUL FRIENDS AND HAPPY DAYS, BE YOUR GOOD FORTUNE - ALWAYS!
caption
card
height;width
140mm;195mm
10
printed
artist
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View contentsBAM/1/11 MAY FAITHFUL FRIENDS AND HAPPY DAYS // BE YOUR GOOD FORTUNE - ALWAYS! Item
1954- Finished photographic calendar. Image depicts a dog on the arm of a chair. Caption at base.
calendar;photographic
product;image
printed card
animal;cute dog
complete
printed
bottom of image
MAY FAITHFUL FRIENDS AND HAPPY DAYS // BE YOUR GOOD FORTUNE - ALWAYS!
caption
card
height;width
173mm;133mm
11
printed
artist