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The Highland Shepherd - painted by R. Ansdell - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
The Highland Shepherd - painted by R. Ansdell - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Engraving of a painting....one of those happy transcripts of Highland life that has made Mr

Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953
Two friends, wearing extremely similar check cotton dresses in Horrockses fabric, share a joke. Date: 1953

Django Reinhardt / Postcd
DJANGO REINHARDT (JEAN-BAPTISTE) French jazz guitarist, born in Belgium of gypsy parentage

Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume 1908
A group of seven Welsh girls in traditional costume. One of them holds a large doll on her lap, and three are holding baskets

Coat & Fox Terrier 1927
Wrap over coat in a small checked fabric with cuff detail, hip pockets, long fur roll collar & fur lining worn with court shoes & a cloche hat pulled over the eyes

Vintage Bentley Speed 6 at Locquirec, Brittany, France
Vintage Bentley Speed 6 (6.5 litre) with driver at the wheel in Locquirec, Brittany, north-west France. Date: circa 1960s

Corry / Vanity Fair 1877
MONTAGU WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY BARON ROWTON Statesman and philanthropist, Disraelis private secretary

The Crossword Craze / 1920
A dashing couple display the growing crossword craze with their checked attire and similarly squared-off small dog!

Costume / Boy on Tricycle
Picturesque foppish French boy in a pleated skirt in spotted fabric, floppy striped necktie & falling collar, checked socks, pumps with large ribbon bows & long flowing hair

Gardening Book / Tobacco
Baccy, Grow and Smoke Your Own An instruction booklet on how to grow your own tobacco

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

th Huxley / Sambourne 1888
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY A satire on the English scientists discovery of a gelatinous substance on the seabed: he is discussing his findings with a mermaid

Blue Vase with Oranges, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1195960 Blue Vase with Oranges, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 45.5x56.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Welsh woman in traditional costume on a donkey
A young Welsh woman in traditional costume, riding a donkey sidesaddle. This was the usual form of transport at the time -- for example

Helston Youth Club
A group of boys wearing flared jeans, denim jackets and checked shirts play air guitar to a rock song at Helston youth club

Check Burberry suit, 1916
A dashing black and white check Burberry suit with a full skirt, a coat smart and practical for sport and country wear worn with a matching close-fitting hat. Date: 1916

Harry Tate / Vfair 1912
HARRY TATE (Ronald Macdonald Hutchison) English music hall comedian, best known for sketches on golfing, motoring and fishing

William Powell / Mgm
WILLIAM POWELL American film actor

Tartan Accessories 1902
Tartan accessories including silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, neck ties, scarves, tartan cravats, silk knit motor wraps, drawstring work bags & satchels

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America, carrying a baby on her back
5856472 A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America, carrying a baby on her back.; (add.info.: "A Female Savage of Terra del Fuego." A woman of Terra del Fuego, South America)

Bank of England, 1872 (engraving)
536664 Bank of England, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Bank of England. Entrance to the bullion vaults, showing ingots of precious metals)

Inauguration of the statue of the late Prince Consort, in the presence of Her Majesty,..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Inauguration of the statue of the late Prince Consort, in the presence of Her Majesty, at Perth , 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Keeley Halswell

Recruiting, Montreal, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruiting, Montreal, 1914 (date created or published later). Soldiers standing in front of a window which displays a recruitment poster for the 5th Regiment Royal Highlanders of Canada

Better Days
Historical woman standing in countryside with suitcase. Ildiko Neer

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814

A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Still Life With Apples & Pineapple In Baskets. Book: The Pencil of Nature

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Creators: James Henry Lynch, Richard James Lane
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. The very natural desire to know something of the personal appearance of a Prince to whom such interest attaches

Fashions for October, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for October, 1858. 1. Dress in the new style called a six lis. It has a double skirt - the upper one consisting of six breadths of silk of two different kinds...The corsage is three-quarter

Group of Children in the Royal Caledonian Asylum - from a painting by Mr. Wighton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Group of Children in the Royal Caledonian Asylum [in London] - from a painting by Mr. Wighton, 1858. The object of the institution is the maintenance and education of the children of soldiers

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1822. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1822

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1814

Fashion Plate (Opera Dress), 1814. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Opera Dress), 1814. From La Belle Assemblee (plate labeled one month ahead of issue)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Indien du Coromandel de la Caste des Parias, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Indien du Coromandel de la Caste des Parias, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Laitiere des Environs de Bordeaux, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Laitiere des Environs de Bordeaux, c1797

Oniichi (or Keichi) Hogan in the Sanryaku Chapter, Shichi Iroha Jui, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Oniichi (or Keichi) Hogan in the Sanryaku Chapter, Shichi Iroha Jui, 19th century

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861

Actor in the Role of Wrestler Hanaregoma no Chokichi, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actor in the Role of Wrestler Hanaregoma no Chokichi, c1850

Yellow, between c1847 and c1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Yellow, between c1847 and c1852. Series: Costumes in Five Different Colors

Looking Shy: The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Looking Shy: The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era, 1888

Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kino Stabbing Her Husband with a Fruit Knife, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 471

Unidentified Figure, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Unidentified Figure, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859

Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750

Fashion Plate (Afternoon Dress for Feby. 1801), 1801. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Afternoon Dress for Feby. 1801), 1801

Imaginary Tale in a Foreign Court, Mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Tale in a Foreign Court, Mid-17th century

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"Checked: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back in time to the Harvey Nichols advertisement of 1953, where the allure patterns captured hearts and minds. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of Django Reinhardt, his guitar strings resonating with the rhythm beats. Witness the grace and elegance of Welsh girls donning traditional costumes in 1908, their attire adorned with delicate checkered motifs. In a world where fashion meets companionship, a coat-clad figure walks alongside a loyal Fox Terrier in 1927 - both embodying timeless charm through their checked ensemble. Roar down memory lane as you encounter a vintage Bentley Speed 6 at Locquirec, Brittany, France. Its sleek design complemented by subtle checkered accents that exude sophistication. Delve into Corry's captivating illustrations from Vanity Fair in 1877; her artistic prowess bringing life to intricate checked patterns that captivate readers' imaginations. Unleash your inner wordsmith as you explore "The Crossword Craze" of 1920 - an era when puzzles intertwined letters like checks on a board, challenging minds everywhere. A whimsical scene unfolds before your eyes as you witness a young boy on his tricycle dressed head-to-toe in playful costume checks - embracing childhood joy one pedal at a time. Discover how gardening books and tobacco intertwine harmoniously; their essence entwined like threads within checkered fabric - nurturing both body and soul alike. Transport yourself to an artist's studio where vibrant oranges pop against a blue vase on canvas. The juxtaposition between fruit and pattern creates an exquisite visual symphony for all to behold. Marvel at the strength and resilience embodied by woman police officers attending accidents or proudly wearing new Surrey uniforms. Their presence is marked not only by bravery but also by dignified checks adorning their attire.