Slave advert from the 18th century. At this time, adverts were very literal descriptions and pictures, as seen here, were very rare. Wikimedia Commons
Car advert, late 19th century. Adverts began to regularly carry accompanying images and slogans. Winton Motor Carriage Company
Chanel No.5 advert, 1937. This was one of the first ads to carry a photograph and a celebrity endorsement to boot, from the iconic designer herself. Chanel
Coca-cola advert, 2012. In the 21st Century ads have become ‘interactive’ with a scannable QR code hidden in a sleek design here. CocaCola
Heinz beans advert, 1967. This was one of the first campaigns that was used across media, appearing on television and in print alike. Heinz
Whiskey advert, 1936. This Dewar’s advert which appeared in The Glasgow Daily Record marks the advent of coloured advertising. Dewar’s Whiskey
