1937 Italian travel poster advertisement for China.

A branded delivery truck for the Anglo-Chinese Dispensary in Shanghai, China sometimes during the 1930s.

1949 print ad for Coca-Cola in Hong Kong.

Lovely 1940 advertisement for Coca-Cola in Shanghai, China.

A street scene in Shanghai, China captured by photographer Harrison Forman in 1937. We can see billboards to the left and a large advertisement for Wrigley's chewing gum on the building to the right.

Animated 1930s Chinese advertising calendar posters

A patriotic 1930s trademark label featuring the Republic of China flag for Yick Loong fire crackers from Macao. The pair of ducks swimming in harmony symbolize love and marital happiness.

A stylish 1949 Coca-Cola ad from Hong Kong promising more interest or enjoyment with every bottle.

UB Beer was brewed locally in Shanghai, China since 1912. In 1936 the brewery launched a "novel enterprise" on the Huangpu river, not only advertising its brand with a boat to crowds along the Bund riverfront, but actually dispensing beer to ships, outing parties & houseboats. 🍻

Burning of the Chinese fleet at Canton - late 19th century Belgian trade card for the Liebig's Extract of Meat Company (which later created the bouillon cube brand OXO).

A rare and beautifully illustrated 1924 advertising calendar poster for Sun-Maid Raisins. The brand was one of the first clients of famous U.S. American ad man Carl Crow in Shanghai, China.

1940 print ad for Coca-Cola in Shanghai, China.

English and Chinese advertisements for the 1940 movie "The Letter" with Bette Davis photographed by Harrison Forman in Hong Kong.

A unique English and Chinese ad for Ovomaltine from a 1930s Shanghai guide book.

1930s Chinese advertising poster for the La Yebana cigar & cigarette factory from Manila, Philippines.

1940s postcard of the willow pattern tea house in the Shanghai old city. On the left we can once again see several rows of advertising billboards.

This 1948 print ad for San Miguel Pale Pilsen in Hong Kong markets the beer as a refreshing, aspirational post-swim delight.

1930s Chinese handbill for "Chess" cigarettes.

Late 19th century "China" advertising postcard for Liebig company's meat extract.