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Fitting Collection (#5)

"Fitting: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back in time to the grandeur of Harland & Wolff shipyards in Belfast

Background imageFitting Collection: 'Fitting New Uniforms', a Scene at the Depot of the Royal Horse Artillery (litho)

"Fitting New Uniforms", a Scene at the Depot of the Royal Horse Artillery (litho)
1042116 " Fitting New Uniforms", a Scene at the Depot of the Royal Horse Artillery (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFitting Collection: Shoemaker fitting a Shoe (engraving)

Shoemaker fitting a Shoe (engraving)
1094642 Shoemaker fitting a Shoe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoemaker fitting a Shoe)

Background imageFitting Collection: The fitting of the slipper (chromolitho)

The fitting of the slipper (chromolitho)
979021 The fitting of the slipper (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fitting of the slipper)

Background imageFitting Collection: The Young Heir Takes Possession of the Misers Effects

The Young Heir Takes Possession of the Misers Effects
STC451144 The Young Heir Takes Possession of the Misers Effects, plate I from A Rakes Progress, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth

Background imageFitting Collection: The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving)

The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving)
608356 The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFitting Collection: The Brides Trousseau, Brittany, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Brides Trousseau, Brittany, 1880 (oil on canvas)
NUL396508 The Brides Trousseau, Brittany, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920); 101.5x135 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: Berthe Cerny, French actress (colour photo)

Berthe Cerny, French actress (colour photo)
3098586 Berthe Cerny, French actress (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berthe Cerny, French actress)

Background imageFitting Collection: Trying on shoes at Pinet, Paris (colour photo)

Trying on shoes at Pinet, Paris (colour photo)
3098693 Trying on shoes at Pinet, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trying on shoes at Pinet, Paris)

Background imageFitting Collection: Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris (colour photo)

Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris (colour photo)
3098691 Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris)

Background imageFitting Collection: Early Anglo-Saxon Gold Buckle and Pairs of Clasps with bronze vessel found in a grave

Early Anglo-Saxon Gold Buckle and Pairs of Clasps with bronze vessel found in a grave mound - Taplow, Buckinghamshire - 6th to early 7th century - now in the British Museum. Date: 1920s

Background imageFitting Collection: The Coronation of King George VI - The Homage

The Coronation of King George VI - The Homage
circa 1910s

Background imageFitting Collection: Hospital-Ships for the Abyssinian Expedition fitting out in the Victoria Docks (engraving)

Hospital-Ships for the Abyssinian Expedition fitting out in the Victoria Docks (engraving)
1620571 Hospital-Ships for the Abyssinian Expedition fitting out in the Victoria Docks (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFitting Collection: Bought and Sold! 'And Thereby Hangs a Tale'(engraving)

Bought and Sold! "And Thereby Hangs a Tale"(engraving)
1595288 Bought and Sold! " And Thereby Hangs a Tale" (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought and Sold)

Background imageFitting Collection: A member of the Wardens Service fitting a gas mask

A member of the Wardens Service fitting a gas mask
Shorlty after the Munich Agreement, a member of the Wardens Service (and his assistant - far right) - not yet issued with their uniforms - fit gas masks in the living room of a family in Sunderland

Background imageFitting Collection: Man forced to wear his hosts ill-fitting clothes

Man forced to wear his hosts ill-fitting clothes at a dinner party after arriving drenched from the rain. Miseries of Travelling

Background imageFitting Collection: Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair

Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair and being scolded by an old woman. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageFitting Collection: Almanacco Italiano, 1901, 1901 (lithograph in colours)

Almanacco Italiano, 1901, 1901 (lithograph in colours)
1766945 Almanacco Italiano, 1901, 1901 (lithograph in colours) by Casaltoli, Carlo (1865-1903); 108x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Almanacco Italiano, 1901. C. Casaltoli)

Background imageFitting Collection: A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade

A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade
1766466 A white jadeite and gilt silver mirror with a low relief of a phoenix and a peony (jade, silver gilt) by Japanese School

Background imageFitting Collection: A large Qadjar polychrome lacquered Mirror, with the doors closed to reveal the decorated

A large Qadjar polychrome lacquered Mirror, with the doors closed to reveal the decorated
1766418 A large Qadjar polychrome lacquered Mirror, with the doors closed to reveal the decorated panels (lacquered wood) by Persian School

Background imageFitting Collection: A Family Group, the Father Seated, the Mother and Daughter Standing, in an Interior

A Family Group, the Father Seated, the Mother and Daughter Standing, in an Interior
1765065 A Family Group, the Father Seated, the Mother and Daughter Standing, in an Interior, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Wheatley

Background imageFitting Collection: The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving)

The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving)
985732 The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860) (after); 40.7x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Library)

Background imageFitting Collection: Friends, (oil on canvas)

Friends, (oil on canvas)
984925 Friends, (oil on canvas) by Jones, Francis Coates (1857-1932); 91.5x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Friends. Francis Coates Jones (1857-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: 1925, Wembley, 1924 (colour lithograph)

1925, Wembley, 1924 (colour lithograph)
1198190 1925, Wembley, 1924 (colour lithograph) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 100x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: A fire place, c. 1904 (cast iron)

A fire place, c. 1904 (cast iron)
1194896 A fire place, c.1904 (cast iron) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); 91x99.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: Hindola Ragini, c. 1738 (gouache)

Hindola Ragini, c. 1738 (gouache)
1196863 Hindola Ragini, c.1738 (gouache) by Indian School, (18th century); 18.2x12.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: A group of ten Qajar mirror paintings, decorated with various flowers and perching birds

A group of ten Qajar mirror paintings, decorated with various flowers and perching birds
1196842 A group of ten Qajar mirror paintings, decorated with various flowers and perching birds, early 19th century (mirror, paint) by Persian School

Background imageFitting Collection: The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas)

The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas)
657483 The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seducer. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: Mantelpiece, France, (oil on canvas)

Mantelpiece, France, (oil on canvas)
657244 Mantelpiece, France, (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 60x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mantelpiece, France)

Background imageFitting Collection: Behind the Blind, (oil on canvas)

Behind the Blind, (oil on canvas)
657156 Behind the Blind, (oil on canvas) by Gore, Spencer Frederick (1878-1914); 48.26x38.10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the Blind. Spencer Frederick Gore (1878-1914). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: The Beauty of the Family, 1895 (oil on canvas)

The Beauty of the Family, 1895 (oil on canvas)
656921 The Beauty of the Family, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Suthers, Leghe (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beauty of the Family. Leghe Suthers (1856-1924). Oil on canvas. Dated 1895

Background imageFitting Collection: An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan, 1874 (oil on panel)

An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan, 1874 (oil on panel)
827403 An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan, 1874 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 15.8x12.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)

Background imageFitting Collection: Colonial Meeting; Reunion Colonial, (oil on board)

Colonial Meeting; Reunion Colonial, (oil on board)
824968 Colonial Meeting; Reunion Colonial, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 69x99.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Meeting; Reunion Colonial. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

Background imageFitting Collection: The Game of Checkers, (oil on canvas)

The Game of Checkers, (oil on canvas)
989564 The Game of Checkers, (oil on canvas) by Nordenberg, C. Hendrick (1857-1928); 81x64.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Checkers. C. Hendrick Nordenberg (1857-1928)

Background imageFitting Collection: Little Chef, (oil on canvas)

Little Chef, (oil on canvas)
989309 Little Chef, (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 28.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Chef; Petit Cuisinier. Joseph Bail (1862-1921). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance), (oil on panel)

The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance), (oil on panel)
987794 The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance), (oil on panel) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 48.3x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance); La Chacarera

Background imageFitting Collection: The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)

The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1769797 The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); 86.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFitting Collection: Vanity, (oil on canvas)

Vanity, (oil on canvas)
827100 Vanity, (oil on canvas) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 56.5x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanity. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: Myself and Cupid, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Myself and Cupid, 1910 (oil on canvas)
826708 Myself and Cupid, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 102.3x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Myself and Cupid. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)

Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)
823290 Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 75x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas. Robert Walter Weir (1803-89). Oil on panel

Background imageFitting Collection: The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas)

The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas)
824520 The Bath; Le Bain, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 62x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath; Le Bain. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: A Quiet Afternoon, (watercolour and gouache)

A Quiet Afternoon, (watercolour and gouache)
827347 A Quiet Afternoon, (watercolour and gouache) by Blommers or Bloomers, Bernardus Johannes (1845-1914); 29.3x37.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Afternoon)

Background imageFitting Collection: Defeathering Chickens - Late Morning Summer in Brittany

Defeathering Chickens - Late Morning Summer in Brittany
827282 Defeathering Chickens - Late Morning Summer in Brittany; Plumeuses de Poulet - Apres Midi d Ete Bretagne (oil on canvas) by Herland

Background imageFitting Collection: A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil)

A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil)
827142 A Distinguished Guest, (watercolour and gouache over pencil) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); 35x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Distinguished Guest. Lucius Rossi (1846-1913)

Background imageFitting Collection: By the Hearth, 1881 (oil on canvas)

By the Hearth, 1881 (oil on canvas)
650609 By the Hearth, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Ryder, Platt Powell (1821-1896); 30.9x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Hearth. Platt Powell Ryder (1821-1896). Oil on canvas

Background imageFitting Collection: Study for Equipped (oil on canvas)

Study for Equipped (oil on canvas)
884172 Study for Equipped (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); 91.4x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: The Last Supper, (black chalk, pen and brown ink)

The Last Supper, (black chalk, pen and brown ink)
1197629 The Last Supper, (black chalk, pen and brown ink) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 23.3x36.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w / c & gouache on card)

The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w / c & gouache on card)
1195791 The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w/c & gouache on card) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 22.7x17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageFitting Collection: The Library, Binfield, Berkshire, (pencil, pen and grey ink

The Library, Binfield, Berkshire, (pencil, pen and grey ink
659240 The Library, Binfield, Berkshire, (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour heightened with white) by Hassell, Edward (fl.1827-52); 34x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library)




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"Fitting: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back in time to the grandeur of Harland & Wolff shipyards in Belfast, where the majestic Titanic and Olympic were meticulously fitted with every detail. Witness the sleekness of Concorde 002, the second prototype that soared through the skies. As it is towed from the Brabazon Hangar at Filton, you can feel its power and grace. Join in on the excitement of Social/Cup Day at Ascot, where elegance meets fashion. The perfect occasion for a fitting ensemble that turns heads. Watch as two cobblers skillfully mend shoes, their hands working like magic to restore comfort and style to worn-out soles. Marvel at an exquisite Art Deco dressing table, a masterpiece of craftsmanship designed to fit seamlessly into any glamorous boudoir. See John Inman being expertly fitted for his role in Mother Goose at Empire Theatre, Liverpool. Witness how costumes bring characters to life on stage. Discover Thomsons glove-fitting corset advertisement - a testament to innovation and beauty merging effortlessly together. Challenge your mind with a jigsaw puzzle; each piece fitting perfectly into place until a stunning picture emerges before your eyes. Relive history as you explore Nankeen trousers from 1818 - tailored garments that stood the test of time with their timeless elegance and impeccable fit. Indulge yourself in an Art Deco bathroom oasis - where luxury meets functionality. Every fixture carefully chosen for its perfect fit within this stylish space. Fitting: It's not just about measurements or sizes; it's about finding harmony between form and function, creating moments that are tailor-made for perfection.