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Matching Collection (#2)

Matching through the decades: From Harvey Nichols to The Proclaimers, fashion has always been about finding the perfect match

Background imageMatching Collection: Modification du costume parisien... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Modification du costume parisien... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Modification du costume parisien... 19th century. Parisian sketches - Modification of the Parisian costume

Background imageMatching Collection: Child's Dress and Jacket, c. 1937. Creator: Lucien Verbeke

Child's Dress and Jacket, c. 1937. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Child's Dress and Jacket, c. 1937

Background imageMatching Collection: A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1766850 A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 (ceramic) by Ravilious

Background imageMatching Collection: Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, (Torvill and Dean) appearing in 1982

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, (Torvill and Dean) appearing in 1982. Torvill and Dean (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) are English ice dancers and former British, European

Background imageMatching Collection: Hans Per Persson's children: son Paul (b.1892-05-06, died 1912), daughter Anna... 1898-1900

Hans Per Persson's children: son Paul (b.1892-05-06, died 1912), daughter Anna... 1898-1900
Hans Per Persson's children: son Paul (b.1892-05-06, died 1912), daughter Anna (b.1894), daughter Berta (1896-1917), 1898-1900

Background imageMatching Collection: Ida and Selma Larsson from Risätra, 1890-1900 Creator: Lars Olsson Akerman

Ida and Selma Larsson from Risätra, 1890-1900 Creator: Lars Olsson Akerman
Ida and Selma Larsson from Risatra, 1890-1900

Background imageMatching Collection: A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura)

A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura)
1765112 A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds (pietra dura) by Italian School; 32x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of Florentine pietra dura panels depicting birds)

Background imageMatching Collection: Prince William (walking along) with a 2 year old Prince Harry

Prince William (walking along) with a 2 year old Prince Harry (being held by his nanny Barbara Barnes. Pictured in December 1986. Picture taken 7th December 1986

Background imageMatching Collection: Moscow Army February 1990

Moscow Army February 1990

Background imageMatching Collection: Speedo 78: Speedo racing swimwear is designed to ensure maximum comfort

Speedo 78: Speedo racing swimwear is designed to ensure maximum comfort, and maximum speed through the water - fitting like a second skin

Background imageMatching Collection: Twin sisters Tamara and Samantha Mallett have both entered the same Beauty Contest to

Twin sisters Tamara and Samantha Mallett have both entered the same Beauty Contest to find the Worlds Most Beautiful Bunny

Background imageMatching Collection: Two Edwardian women with their bicycles in a garden

Two Edwardian women with their bicycles in a garden. Date: circa 1907

Background imageMatching Collection: Madame Bairewe music hall comedienne

Madame Bairewe music hall comedienne
Madame Bairewe the inimitable Tyrolean. Performing in variety in Europe during World War I. Wearing Tyrolean costume and matching hat with feathers. Date: circa 1916

Background imageMatching Collection: Sisters Earle music hall duettists and dancers

Sisters Earle music hall duettists and dancers
The Sisters Earle (Florrie and Harriet Warsaw) music hall duettists and simultaneous dancers. In Australia 1901 and moved to England by 1911

Background imageMatching Collection: Merging

Merging
Gila Koller

Background imageMatching Collection: Model wearing an embroidered jacket and carrying a matching embroidered pochette

Model wearing an embroidered jacket and carrying a matching embroidered pochette, made of perforated wool net fabric. Date: 1920s

Background imageMatching Collection: 20th century pair of Blomefield ships cannon

20th century pair of Blomefield ships cannon
MARITIME: a matching pair of 20th century style Blomefield ships cannon based on the 18th century ships Blomefield pattern. Each cannon weighs 30kg each. The bronze barrel measures 19ins

Background imageMatching Collection: A leetle English Mees!

A leetle English Mees! A fashionable young thing from Brighton with white fox fur hat, scarf and muff and even a matching ruff for her French Bulldog! Date: 1911

Background imageMatching Collection: Girls in Sailor Suits

Girls in Sailor Suits
Three young girls in matching sailor outfits saluting. Date: 1902

Background imageMatching Collection: Row Of Cottages

Row Of Cottages
An architectural drawing of a row of cottages with matching half timbered gables. Date: circa 1906

Background imageMatching Collection: Lady In White Dress By The Sea

Lady In White Dress By The Sea
An illustration of a young lady wearing a bright white dress, carrying her matching hat to her side, walking on grassy land with a sea view behind her. Date: circa 1909

Background imageMatching Collection: Fantaisie

Fantaisie
This illustration shows the definitive figure of a young woman wearing a matching red hat and coat, holding out a wreath in appreciation, with one hand resting on her bicycle

Background imageMatching Collection: The March Of The Brigands

The March Of The Brigands
This woodcut depicts a procession of brigands wearing decorative costumes and matching hats, using walking sticks, the leader is playing a violin. Date: circa 1921

Background imageMatching Collection: Colour Magazine Poster Gallery Page

Colour Magazine Poster Gallery Page
A poster design used as a promotion of Colour Magazine's poster gallery, depicting a gentleman wearing a matching yellow suit and top hat, with a monocle

Background imageMatching Collection: Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina

Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow

Background imageMatching Collection: RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a silver cigar case of rectangular outline with rounded corners

Background imageMatching Collection: RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a late Victorian 18 carat yellow gold round collar or dress stud

Background imageMatching Collection: RMS Titanic - signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - an 18 carat gold and small old-cut diamond solitaire band/signet ring, slightly tapering (1/4ins)

Background imageMatching Collection: Advertisement for Matita Ltd, British Made Sports Clothes'. Studio fashion portrait

Advertisement for Matita Ltd, British Made Sports Clothes'. Studio fashion portrait, showing model wearing striped jacket, skirt, gloves and matching hat. Date: 1933

Background imageMatching Collection: The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from June 1954. Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from June 1954. Date: 1954

Background imageMatching Collection: The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from May 1954. Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from May 1954. Date: 1954

Background imageMatching Collection: Edwardian lady hailing a top hatted cabbie

Edwardian lady hailing a top hatted cabbie
The lady is beautifully dressed in pink with matching hat. The cabbie is fully booted. The cab is horse drawn. Date: circa 1900

Background imageMatching Collection: Two revellers in matching party shirts and straw hats at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad

Two revellers in matching party shirts and straw hats at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Background imageMatching Collection: A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs cup and saucer, with matching table cloth

A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs cup and saucer, with matching table cloth and table napkins or serviettes. Date: 1930s

Background imageMatching Collection: The Autumn look. City day wear set consisting of wing-type collared coat with matching skirt

The Autumn look. City day wear set consisting of wing-type collared coat with matching skirt and hat. Date: 1934

Background imageMatching Collection: Frontispiece to Michelet's LA SORCIERE [1911 edition] with portrait of the author

Frontispiece to Michelet's LA SORCIERE [1911 edition] with portrait of the author and a depiction of sensational goings-on, matching his somewhat extravagant text Date: 1911

Background imageMatching Collection: DDE-90019257

DDE-90019257
Botswana, Africa. Newborn Zebra foal walks for first time. Date: 14/05/2008

Background imageMatching Collection: The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888

The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageMatching Collection: MS1009 dressing table and matching SN1 stool, fitted with sliding mirror, c

MS1009 dressing table and matching SN1 stool, fitted with sliding mirror, c
2647646 MS1009 dressing table and matching SN1 stool, fitted with sliding mirror, c.1926-27 (sycamore, sapelli & sycamore veneer, patinated iron and glass) by Chareau

Background imageMatching Collection: A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle

A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle
1196831 A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle, 19th - early 20th century (lacquered wood) by Qajar School; 102x180 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMatching Collection: A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)

A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)
1195360 A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding) by Fell, Herbert Granville (1872-1951); 24.7x21.2x1.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fell)

Background imageMatching Collection: Chaises longues, Regency style

Chaises longues, Regency style
6338632 Chaises longues, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chaises longues, Regency style. Reclining sofa in carved wood decorated with gilt)

Background imageMatching Collection: Tureen and Stand, Staffordshire, 1760 / 69. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries

Tureen and Stand, Staffordshire, 1760 / 69. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Tureen and Stand, Staffordshire, 1760/69

Background imageMatching Collection: Cup and Saucer, Worcester, c. 1770. Creator: Royal Worcester

Cup and Saucer, Worcester, c. 1770. Creator: Royal Worcester
Cup and Saucer, Worcester, c. 1770

Background imageMatching Collection: The Misses Grierson, c. 1845. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson

The Misses Grierson, c. 1845. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
The Misses Grierson, c. 1845. Salted paper print

Background imageMatching Collection: Two Boys, 1870 / 99. Creator: L. W. Felt

Two Boys, 1870 / 99. Creator: L. W. Felt
Two Boys, 1870/99. Albumen print

Background imageMatching Collection: Untitled (Two Sisters), 1870 / 90. Creator: L. W. Felt

Untitled (Two Sisters), 1870 / 90. Creator: L. W. Felt
Untitled (Two Sisters), 1870/90. Albumen print

Background imageMatching Collection: Tea Bowl, Jingdezhen, c. 1750. Creator: Jingdezhen Porcelain

Tea Bowl, Jingdezhen, c. 1750. Creator: Jingdezhen Porcelain
Tea Bowl, Jingdezhen, c. 1750




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Matching through the decades: From Harvey Nichols to The Proclaimers, fashion has always been about finding the perfect match. In this 1953 advertisement from Harvey Nichols, we see a stunning display outfits that exude elegance and sophistication. Fast forward to the 1930s, where playsuits became all the rage for women seeking comfort and style in their matching ensembles. In 1987, The Proclaimers took Scotland by storm with their catchy tunes and iconic matching glasses. Their unique sense of style perfectly matched their energetic performances on stage. Speaking of matches made in heaven, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret showcased their royal bond during George V's Silver Jubilee celebration, donning matching dresses fit for princesses. Music wasn't the only thing bringing people together; Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra entertained crowds at Margate Pier with their synchronized melodies while dressed impeccably in coordinating attire. Fashion magazines like The Tatler highlighted autumn trends in 1955, showcasing how even nature's colors could be matched flawlessly. But it wasn't just about fashion; it was also about unity and empowerment. Suffragettes marched proudly in 1912 wearing sashes that matched their determination for women's rights. Britannia and Eve magazine captured this spirit beautifully on its January 1936 cover featuring a patriotic Finnish girl adorned in reds and whites - a true symbol of national pride. Not all matches were without controversy though; Misfitz Dolls featured Golliwog dolls dressed alike but sparked debates around racial stereotypes. However, amidst these complexities emerged timeless beauty as seen in an elegant white dress worn by a woman in the 1930s or an exquisite Art Nouveau headdress that perfectly complemented any outfit. From advertisements to music groups to historical events - whether it be through clothing choices or shared values - there is something magical about finding your perfect match.