Checked Collection (#2)

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

I Want to Go Abroad (?), 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
I Want to Go Abroad (?), 19th century. From A Collection of Desires

Irritable: The Wife of a Fireman in the Kaei Period (1848-1853), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Irritable: The Wife of a Fireman in the Kaei Period (1848-1853), 1888. From Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners

Wanting to Meet Someone: A Courtesan of the Kaei Period (1848-1853), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Wanting to Meet Someone: A Courtesan of the Kaei Period (1848-1853), 1888. From Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners

Ryogoku Bridge; The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the Role of Yokoyama no Yosaburo, 1863. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Ryogoku Bridge; The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the Role of Yokoyama no Yosaburo, 1863. From Flowers of Edo with Views of Famous Places

Looking as if Someone is about to Arrive: The Appearance of a Fireman's Wife in the Kaei Era, 1888

The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 1 of 2), c1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 1 of 2), c1775. From One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Costumes de Différent Pays, Femme de Montauban, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Femme de Montauban, c1797

Garibaldian volunteers - from a photograph by Herr Fehrenbachs, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldian volunteers - from a photograph by Herr Fehrenbachs, 1860. Sergeant Sparkhall, Major Styles, and Lieut. Ceuto, of the Glasgow company

Yellow, between circa 1847 and circa 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Yellow, between circa 1847 and circa 1852. From Costumes in Five Different Colors

Bedouin Girl, 1886. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Bedouin Girl, 1886

Young woman in black and white checkered ensemble, 1914. Creator: Price
Young woman in black and white checkered ensemble, 1914. Dress with a light blue bodice and checked tight skirt to the ankles, trimmed with a fur, and matching jacket

Park with Country House, 1670-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
Park with Country House, 1670-1719

Seventeenth-century Interior, 1838. Creator: Jan August Hendrik Leys
Seventeenth-century Interior, 1838

Interior of an Inn, with Figures in Seventeenth-Century Costume, 1848. Creator: Ferdinand De Braekeleer
Interior of an Inn, with Figures in Seventeenth-Century Costume, 1848

Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Creator: Anon
Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Standing woman in checkered dress with fan

Malay woman with infant and eggplant, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Malay woman with infant and eggplant, c.1675-c.1725. A woman breastfeeding a naked child. She is dressed in a red/white checkered sarong and a white jacket

Merry Company, 1629. Creator: Isaac Elias
Merry Company, 1629. Other Title(s): A Festive Company; A Party

The Waffle Maker, c.1850-c.1882. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
The Waffle Maker, c.1850-c.1882. Other Title(s): The Pastry Chef

At the Piano, 1890. Creator: Vilhelmina Carlson
At the Piano, 1890

Maid sweeping the hallway of a house, 1837. Creator: Louis Henri de Fontenay
Maid sweeping the hallway of a house, 1837

The Hall, Annapolis, Maryland, (1892?). Creator: Unknown
The Hall, Annapolis, Maryland, (1892?)

A Wedding Feast, Traditionally Called The Wedding of Adriaen Ploos van Amstel and Agnes van Bijler Creator
A Wedding Feast, Traditionally Called The Wedding of Adriaen Ploos van Amstel and Agnes van Bijler, 1616, c.1625

The Housewife, 1800-1811. Creator: Abraham van Strij
The Housewife, 1800-1811

The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668

Dancing Party in an Interior, 1640-1649. Creator: Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen
Dancing Party in an Interior, 1640-1649

The Musical Gathering, after 1700. Creator: Unknown
The Musical Gathering, after 1700

Portrait of Adriana Johanna van Wijck, Wife of Johannes Ploos van Amstel, 1829. Creator: Petrus van Schendel
Portrait of Adriana Johanna van Wijck, Wife of Johannes Ploos van Amstel, 1829

Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942

The Painter C.W. Eckersberg's Son Julius in his Fathers Studio at Charlottenborg, 1831. Creator: Christen Købke
The Painter C.W. Eckersberg's Son Julius in his Fathers Studio at Charlottenborg, 1831

Cumner, Gwendolyn, Miss, with cat (possibly Pudge), portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cumner, Gwendolyn, Miss, with cat (possibly Pudge), portrait photograph, 1928

A Ball, 1643. Creator: Dirck Hals
A Ball, 1643

Fureur de Monsieur Cobden... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Fureur de Monsieur Cobden... 19th century....en apprenant la nouvelle de la conclusion de la paix... Rage of Mr [Richard?] Cobden on hearing of the end of the peace

Goddard, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1912 and 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goddard, Mrs. portrait photograph, between 1912 and 1915

Portrait of Buddy Morrow, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Buddy Morrow, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of unidentified young woman in plaid dress and hat, c1880-c1889. Creator: Thomas Gates
Portrait of unidentified young woman in plaid dress and hat, c1880-c1889

Revolt of the Beavers, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Revolt of the Beavers, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Portrait of Brick Fleagle, home of Brick Fleagle, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Brick Fleagle, home of Brick Fleagle, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Snub Mosley, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Snub Mosley, William P. Gottlieb's office, New York, N.Y. 1946

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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.