Checked Collection (#4)

Blanket, United States, Probably mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Blanket, United States, Probably mid-19th century

Handkerchief, Sweden, 1801/25. Creator: Unknown
Handkerchief, Sweden, 1801/25

Child's Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Child's Dress, c. 1937

Bandanna, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Bandanna, c. 1937

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kobayashi no Asahina Saburo in the Play Kuruwagayoi... c. 1781. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kobayashi no Asahina Saburo in the Play Kuruwagayoi Komachi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Second Month, 1781, Japan, c. 1781

Enjoying Fireworks, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801
Enjoying Fireworks, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 1, Japan, New Year, 1801

Turning a Shamisen (Shamisen no nejime), from the series "Chanting to Shamisen by... c. 1804/06
Turning a Shamisen (Shamisen no nejime), from the series "Chanting to Shamisen by Young Women of Today (Tosei musume joruri)", Japan, c. 1804/06

Ginjuro's Wife Oyumi from the Play "Whirlpools of Awa" (Awa no naruto, Ginjuro nyobo Oyumi... 1806)
Ginjuro's Wife Oyumi from the Play "Whirlpools of Awa" (Awa no naruto, Ginjuro nyobo Oyumi), from the series "Bamboo Nodes in Puppet Theater Designs

The Actor Arashi Otohachi I as Numataro Kyusei Disguised as the Burglar Ipponzaemon in... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Arashi Otohachi I as Numataro Kyusei Disguised as the Burglar Ipponzaemon in the Play Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1768, Japan, c. 1768

Yokkaichi, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also... 1852
Yokkaichi, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Koraiya: Ichikawa Komazo III, from the series "Portraits of Actors on Stage... c. 1794
Koraiya: Ichikawa Komazo III, from the series "Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)", c. 1794

Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan... 1852)
Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

The actor Matsumoto Kinsho I as Igami no Gonta at Gontazaka, between Hodogaya and... 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Matsumoto Kinsho I as Igami no Gonta at Gontazaka, between Hodogaya and Totsuka, from the series "Tokaido", 1852

Shaker Bedspread, 1935/1942. Creator: George Constantine;Constantine, George
Shaker Bedspread, 1935/1942

Piece of Homespun Wool, c. 1938. Creator: Hugh Clarke
Piece of Homespun Wool, c. 1938

Jacket, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Jacket, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Virginia Berge
Dress, c. 1940

Girl's Dress, 1935/1942. Creator: Virginia Berge
Girl's Dress, 1935/1942

Fond of Sake (Sakezuki), from the series "Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today... c. 1801/02
Fond of Sake (Sakezuki), from the series "Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today (Tosei kobutsu hakkei)", Japan, c. 1801/02

The actors Nakajima Wadaemon (R) as Bodara Chozaemon and Nakamura Konozo (L)... 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actors Nakajima Wadaemon (R) as Bodara Chozaemon and Nakamura Konozo (L) as Gon of the boat-keeper Kanagawaya, 1794

A Fan Suggesting a Dispersed Storm (Sensu no seiran) from the series "Eight Scenes... c. 1777
A Fan Suggesting a Dispersed Storm (Sensu no seiran) from the series "Eight Scenes of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1777

Two Geisha Struggling for a Letter (Fumi no arasoi), from the series "Flowers of Nakasu... c. 1781
Two Geisha Struggling for a Letter (Fumi no arasoi), from the series "Flowers of Nakasu (Nakasu no hana)", c. 1781

Little Girl with Checkered Purse in Profile to the Left, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Little Girl with Checkered Purse in Profile to the Left, n.d

Shaker Man's Handkerchief, c. 1936. Creator: George Constantine;Constantine, George
Shaker Man's Handkerchief, c. 1936

Doll: "Florence", c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner. Doll: "Florence", c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Doll: "Florence", c. 1937

Baby Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Baby Coat, c. 1937

Plaid Morning Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Plaid Morning Dress, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Coverlet (Blanket), c. 1936. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Coverlet (Blanket), c. 1936

A Welsh Costume, c1904. Creator: Unknown
A Welsh Costume, c1904. Woman in Welsh national dress, with tall hat, checked shawl, striped blouse and apron, carrying a basket. Hand-coloured postcard. [Pictorial Stationery Co Ltd, London, c1904]

Louis Armstrong having haircut in Hammersmith, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong having haircut in Hammersmith, London, 1962

Buckle of a rodeo champions, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Jack Shiggie, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jack Shiggie, c1903. Native American, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Nespilim woman, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nespilim woman, c1905

Cheyenne matron, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne matron, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Cheyenne woman with braids, wearing pearl necklace and traditional dress, seated, facing right

Navaho child, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Navaho child, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Navajo child, facing front

The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall - the Highlands of Scotland, 1862. Display of...choice specimens from their Royal tartan warehouse in Inverness

The Pyramid
Treechild

Revellers in pierrot costumes at the Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball held at the Albert Hall in March 1919. The theme was inspired by the technique of dazzle painting

Comic postcard, nurse, baby and new father - girl or boy? Date: 20th century

Cyndi Lauper american singer songwriter pictured with manager David Wolff arriving at London Heathrow Airport February 1987

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, and the checkered cravat replacing the bow tie

Elderly woman working in rice field harvesting rice, Kep, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman with an Accordion daguerreotype, 1840s. Creator: Ron Fasand
Woman with an Accordion daguerreotype, 1840s

Stan Getz, Marquee Club, London, c1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Stan Getz, Marquee Club, London, c1963

The Story of Otomi and Yosaburo, 12th month, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of Otomi and Yosaburo, 12th month, 1885. Series: A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

The Story of Okoma of Shirokiya, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of Okoma of Shirokiya, 1886. Series: A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

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