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Checked Collection (#18)

"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

Background imageChecked Collection: Football supporters on a London street

Football supporters on a London street
Three football supporters on a London street, wearing checked caps and rosettes and holding rattles

Background imageChecked Collection: Whites Tree

Whites Tree
Tree in a wood in Lincolnshire in whose bark the poet HENRY KIRKE WHITE cut his initials. Are they to be seen to this day ? To be honest with you, we haven t checked. Date: CIRCA 1800

Background imageChecked Collection: Logs harvested from sustainable forestry, in the Dolomites near the mountain range Rosengarten

Logs harvested from sustainable forestry, in the Dolomites near the mountain range Rosengarten (catinaccio). The PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)

Background imageChecked Collection: A horse-drawn cart known locally as a coche in Plaza Mayor, Trinidad, UNESCO World Heritage Site

A horse-drawn cart known locally as a coche in Plaza Mayor, Trinidad, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageChecked Collection: Bottle and glass of red wine

Bottle and glass of red wine

Background imageChecked Collection: Teapot, cups and saucers on a chequered table cloth

Teapot, cups and saucers on a chequered table cloth

Background imageChecked Collection: Three ribbons

Three ribbons

Background imageChecked Collection: Section of baseball field with on-deck circles

Section of baseball field with on-deck circles

Background imageChecked Collection: Rounders field of play

Rounders field of play

Background imageChecked Collection: Section of baseball field

Section of baseball field

Background imageChecked Collection: Picture No. 11772286

Picture No. 11772286
Brown Hare young with Tortoise on a checkered flag Date:

Background imageChecked Collection: Paintings and statues in corridor

Paintings and statues in corridor. Tom Kelley Archive

Background imageChecked Collection: Famous Battery E of 1st Artillery. These brave men and the Hotchkiss gun that Big

Famous Battery E of 1st Artillery. These brave men and the Hotchkiss gun that Big Foots Indians thought were toys, together with the fighting 7th whats left of Gen

Background imageChecked Collection: A Jew of Whitechapel, 1878 (w / c on paper)

A Jew of Whitechapel, 1878 (w / c on paper)
XIR414945 A Jew of Whitechapel, 1878 (w/c on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 52x35 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageChecked Collection: Espionage in France, Arrest of an English colonel at Belle-Isle, illustration

Espionage in France, Arrest of an English colonel at Belle-Isle, illustration
XIR345924 Espionage in France, Arrest of an English colonel at Belle-Isle, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 5th June 1904 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageChecked Collection: Maria Christine Hubbe, 1830 (oil on canvas)

Maria Christine Hubbe, 1830 (oil on canvas)
XKH179060 Maria Christine Hubbe, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Milde, Carl Julius (1803-75); 22.5x20 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageChecked Collection: Young Woman with a Small Veil, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)

Young Woman with a Small Veil, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR177522 Young Woman with a Small Veil, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 61x51 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jeune Femme a la Voilette; ); French

Background imageChecked Collection: The English Merchant Ship Malabar Signed and dated in red paint, lower left

The English Merchant Ship Malabar Signed and dated in red paint, lower left: " W. Clark | 1836", William Clark, 1803-1883, British

Background imageChecked Collection: Woman in knitted dress gesturing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in knitted dress gesturing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageChecked Collection: Baby (3-6 months) lying on blanket, (B&W), elevated view

Baby (3-6 months) lying on blanket, (B&W), elevated view

Background imageChecked Collection: Woman wearing costume posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman wearing costume posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageChecked Collection: Woman in kilt posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in kilt posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageChecked Collection: Woman seasoning meat in roasting dish (B&W)

Woman seasoning meat in roasting dish (B&W)

Background imageChecked Collection: Girl (8-9) drinking milk from glass (B&W)

Girl (8-9) drinking milk from glass (B&W)

Background imageChecked Collection: Girl (10-11) eating soup at table (B&W), portrait

Girl (10-11) eating soup at table (B&W), portrait

Background imageChecked Collection: Girl (6-7) putting coin into money-box, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Girl (6-7) putting coin into money-box, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Background imageChecked Collection: Portrait of man with notebooks

Portrait of man with notebooks

Background imageChecked Collection: Young man in checked jacket posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Young man in checked jacket posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Background imageChecked Collection: Young man in bow tie posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Young man in bow tie posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Background imageChecked Collection: Elegant man walking on sidewalk, (B&W)

Elegant man walking on sidewalk, (B&W)

Background imageChecked Collection: Elegant man pouring beer from bottle into glass, (B&W)

Elegant man pouring beer from bottle into glass, (B&W)

Background imageChecked Collection: Woman touching water with foot

Woman touching water with foot

Background imageChecked Collection: Young woman smoking cigarette, smiling, portrait

Young woman smoking cigarette, smiling, portrait

Background imageChecked Collection: Picture No. 11092078

Picture No. 11092078
Cat Domestic 6 week old kitten Date:

Background imageChecked Collection: Young woman modelling a suit in a garden

Young woman modelling a suit in a garden
Young woman (Model - Geraldine Hill) modelling a suit in a garden. 1959

Background imageChecked Collection: Single poppyseed muffin on blue plate on check napkin, on painted table. credit

Single poppyseed muffin on blue plate on check napkin, on painted table. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageChecked Collection: Graceful archways of Monasterio Santa Catalina in the White City of Arequipa

Graceful archways of Monasterio Santa Catalina in the White City of Arequipa, Peru

Background imageChecked Collection: Empanada, traditional food, Cuenca, Ecuador, South America

Empanada, traditional food, Cuenca, Ecuador, South America
Empanada, traditional food, Cuenca, Ecuador

Background imageChecked Collection: Stack of chocolate chip cookies from supermarket credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen

Stack of chocolate chip cookies from supermarket credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageChecked Collection: Bottle of olive oil on outdoor restaurant table in southern France, with reflection

Bottle of olive oil on outdoor restaurant table in southern France, with reflection of pink house credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageChecked Collection: Chimneypiece decorated for Christmas with advent calender made of little xmas stockings

Chimneypiece decorated for Christmas with advent calender made of little xmas stockings with room for small gifts for each day of advent credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageChecked Collection: Picture No. 10881320

Picture No. 10881320
Northern White Rhinoceros - being checked by game rangers after initial release into the wild (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) Date:

Background imageChecked Collection: Picture No. 10881319

Picture No. 10881319
Northern White Rhinoceros - being checked by game ranger after initial release into the wild (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) Date:

Background imageChecked Collection: Domestic Dog, mongrel, adult, being scanned for microchip by vet at veterinary surgery, England

Domestic Dog, mongrel, adult, being scanned for microchip by vet at veterinary surgery, England, February

Background imageChecked Collection: Lazare Weiller (in the checked cap) and Wilbur Wright

Lazare Weiller (in the checked cap) and Wilbur Wright at Camp dAuvours, Le Mans, 1908. Weiller was a leading member of the French syndicate La Compagnie Generale de Navigation Aerienne (CGNA)

Background imageChecked Collection: Lighthouse with ocean background

Lighthouse with ocean background, Bunbury, Western Australia

Background imageChecked Collection: Member of a London Wardmote Inquest in official dress. These bodies checked weights

Member of a London Wardmote Inquest in official dress. These bodies checked weights and measures for accuracey. From William Henry Pyne Costume of Great Britain, London, 1808

Background imageChecked Collection: Bank of England. Entrance to the bullion vaults, showing ingots of precious metals

Bank of England. Entrance to the bullion vaults, showing ingots of precious metals, each of which would be checked for weight on the balance in centre. Wood engraving 1872




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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.