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ARCH.2003.35, Rendition: 804936
This is a vintage full-page advertisement from a publication, printed in black and white on white paper, likely from the mid-20th century. It is presented as if open in a book or program, resting on a beige surface.
The advertisement promotes London Records and its roster of opera singers under the bold, large headline:
“The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time”
Below this, the phrase “are on” leads to the London Records logo, which is centered and features a stylized script "LONDON" with "RECORDS" underneath — flanked by the stylized text “ffrr” on the left and “ffss” on the right, likely referring to the company’s proprietary recording technologies (Full Frequency Range Recording and Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound).
The main body of the ad displays fifteen black-and-white headshot portraits of operatic artists, arranged in a 3x5 grid. Under each portrait is the artist’s name in a clean, capitalized serif font.
The artists featured are:
Top Row:
Middle Row:
Bottom Row:
At the bottom of the page, the company name is repeated:
LONDON RECORDS, INC.
Followed by its address:
539 W. 25th ST., NEW YORK, N.Y.
The page number 15 is printed at the very bottom center.
Overall, the design is clean, classic, and authoritative — aiming to convey prestige and highlight the star power of the label’s artists to opera enthusiasts.
This is an advertisement for London Records, featuring a collection of black-and-white portrait photographs of operatic artists. The title at the top reads "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time," followed by the London Records logo and the initials "ffrr" and "ffss," which likely stand for Full Frequency Range and Full Frequency Stereo, indicating the quality of the recordings.
Below the title, there are 18 smaller portraits arranged in a grid, with the names of the artists listed beneath each photo. The names of the artists shown are:
At the bottom of the advertisement, the address of London Records, Inc. is provided: "539 W. 25th St., New York, N.Y." The page number "15" is visible at the bottom center, indicating this is likely from a catalog or booklet. The overall design is simple and elegant, emphasizing the prestige and quality of the recordings.
This image is an advertisement for London Records, promoting "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time." The ad features a grid of black-and-white portraits of fifteen opera singers, each with their name listed below their image. The singers are:
The layout is clean and professional, with the London Records logo prominently displayed at the top. The company's address is listed at the bottom: "LONDON RECORDS, INC. 539 W. 25TH ST.. NEW YORK. N. Y." The page number "15" is visible at the bottom right corner, indicating that this is likely a page from a magazine or a catalog.
The image shows a page from a magazine or a brochure with a black and white theme. The page is titled "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time," and it features a list of names of operatic artists. The names are arranged in a grid format, with each name accompanied by a portrait of the artist. The artists are dressed formally, and some are wearing ties. The page also includes the name of the record company, "London Records, Inc.," and the address of the company.
This image is a page from a magazine or promotional booklet. It features a black-and-white photograph of a group of people, likely opera singers or performers, standing together. The text at the top of the page reads "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time are on LONDON RECORDS." Below the photo, there are the names of the artists, including Ettore Bastianini, Carlo Bergonzi, Anita Cerquetti, Fernando Corena, Lisa Della Casa, Mario Del Monaco, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Kirsten Flagstad, Hilde Gueden, Flaviano Labo, George London, Cornell MacNeil, Cesare Siepi, Giulietta Simionato, and Renata Tebaldi. The image has a vintage feel, and the overall design is simple and elegant.
The image depicts the cover of a promotional booklet or advertisement for London Records. The title at the top reads, "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time," indicating that the content focuses on notable opera performers. Below the title, the text "are on" suggests that these artists are featured on London Records.
The central part of the image showcases the London Records logo, which includes the text "ffrr LONDON RECORDS fffs" in bold, stylized lettering. Underneath the logo, there is a grid of 12 black-and-white photographs of prominent operatic artists. Each photograph is accompanied by the artist's name, listed as follows:
At the bottom of the image, the text "LONDON RECORDS, INC." is prominently displayed, along with the address: "539 W. 25TH ST. NEW YORK, N.Y." The page number "15" is visible in the bottom right corner, suggesting this is part of a larger publication or catalog.
The overall design is clean and professional, emphasizing the prestige of the artists featured and the brand associated with their recordings. The black-and-white photographs convey a classic, timeless aesthetic, aligning with the theme of operatic excellence.
This image appears to be a black-and-white advertisement page for London Records, titled "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time are on London Records." It lists several prominent operatic artists accompanied by their portraits. The page features their names, arranged in a grid format below the London Records' logo. At the footer, "London Records, Inc." is stated, along with a New York address. The design emphasizes the association of famous operatic talent with the record label.
This image is of a printed page from a publication advertising "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time," indicating that these artists are associated with London Records. There are several rows of portrait photos of operatic artists, each labeled with a name beneath the image. These include Ettore Bastianini, Carlo Bergonzi, Anita Cerquetti, Fernando Corena, Lisa Della Casa, Mario Del Monaco, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Kirsten Flagstad, Hilde Gueden, Flaviano Labo, George London, Cornell MacNeil, Cesare Siepi, Giulietta Simionato, and Renata Tebaldi. The layout is typical of a print advertisement or a page from a catalog or booklet, with a neat grid of portraits. The page number "15" at the bottom suggests this is part of a larger publication. The London Records logo features prominently at the top of the page.
The image is a vintage black-and-white advertisement page titled "The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time are on London Records." The ad promotes operatic artists featured on London Records, with additional text indicating the use of "ffrr" and "ffss" technologies.
The page contains three rows of headshot photos of the artists arranged in a grid, with their names listed below each photo. The names of the artists are:
At the bottom, the text reads "LONDON RECORDS, INC." followed by their address: "539 W. 25TH ST., NEW YORK, N.Y." The page number "15" is centered at the very bottom of the page.
A black-and-white promotional page from a book or catalog. The heading reads: “The Greatest Operatic Artists of Our Time are on London Records,” with ffrr and ffss banners flanking a London Records logo. Below is a grid of 15 small headshots (faces blurred for privacy) of famous opera singers with their names listed underneath each portrait.
Top row (left to right): Ettore Bastianini, Carlo Bergonzi, Anita Cerquetti, Fernando Corena, Lisa Della Casa.
Middle row: Mario Del Monaco, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Kirsten Flagstad, Hilde Gueden, Flaviano Labò.
Bottom row: George London, Cornell MacNeil, Cesare Siepi, Giulietta Simionato, Renata Tebaldi.
At the bottom: “LONDON RECORDS, INC.” with address, and the page number 15. The overall style suggests a mid-20th-century advertisement for a record label.