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Matching Collection (#6)

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

Background imageMatching Collection: Fashions taken during London Fashion Week 1964 Two piece suit with matching hats

Fashions taken during London Fashion Week 1964 Two piece suit with matching hats - two models sitting on a bench back to back posing for the camera

Background imageMatching Collection: Royal Irish Fusiliers on guard duty during WW2 1940

Royal Irish Fusiliers on guard duty during WW2 1940

Background imageMatching Collection: Chimpanzee dancing with girl 1957 Animals Unusual Conda the chimp from Billy

Chimpanzee dancing with girl 1957 Animals Unusual Conda the chimp from Billy Smarts Circus dancing with a young girl called Yasmine

Background imageMatching Collection: Arbroath Fishwives June 1954 Wearing traditional dress in Hope Street Glasgow

Arbroath Fishwives June 1954 Wearing traditional dress in Hope Street Glasgow

Background imageMatching Collection: Chimpanzee with girl 1957 Animals Unusual Conda the chimp from Billy Smart

Chimpanzee with girl 1957 Animals Unusual Conda the chimp from Billy Smarts Circus on a trapeze bar with young girl called Yasmine

Background imageMatching Collection: Children Animals Dogs Bulldogs Two sets of triplets

Children Animals Dogs Bulldogs Two sets of triplets. Clare, Allison and Jane Easterling sitting with their legs crosses in matching outfits hold 3 Bulldog pups, Intrepid, Sea Huntress and Sea Witch

Background imageMatching Collection: Scene from the play The Critic. 5 February 1916

Scene from the play The Critic. 5 February 1916

Background imageMatching Collection: Army British 53 RSMs Regimental Sergeant Majors of the Royal Engineers standing to

Army British 53 RSMs Regimental Sergeant Majors of the Royal Engineers standing to attention in a line

Background imageMatching Collection: Womens auxiliary corps march past one of the army platoons

Womens auxiliary corps march past one of the army platoons

Background imageMatching Collection: Paratroopers all kitted up during WW2. Circa 1942

Paratroopers all kitted up during WW2. Circa 1942

Background imageMatching Collection: Four heads with a single thought, girls wearing summer swimwear. October 1962 P007855

Four heads with a single thought, girls wearing summer swimwear. October 1962 P007855

Background imageMatching Collection: Clothing. Fashion. Ann Cave. Fetching bonnet-type headwear tied with a ribbon

Clothing. Fashion. Ann Cave. Fetching bonnet-type headwear tied with a ribbon under the chin. November 1966 P006616

Background imageMatching Collection: Two women lift up their maxi coats on an escalator in a Liverpool store

Two women lift up their maxi coats on an escalator in a Liverpool store. December 1969 Z12082-001

Background imageMatching Collection: Two women lift up their maxi coats on an escalator in a Liverpool store

Two women lift up their maxi coats on an escalator in a Liverpool store. December 1969 Z12082

Background imageMatching Collection: People Women: Three girls wearing mini dresses smile into the camera

People Women: Three girls wearing mini dresses smile into the camera. November 1969 Z11152

Background imageMatching Collection: People Women: Three girls wearing mini dresses smile into the camera

People Women: Three girls wearing mini dresses smile into the camera. November 1969 Z11152-001

Background imageMatching Collection: Sex Appeal models Fiona (left) and Yvonne say they ve never felt sexier in the baggy

Sex Appeal models Fiona (left) and Yvonne say they ve never felt sexier in the baggy pants. And who would argue with them? September 1978 P006579

Background imageMatching Collection: Ensemble, American, ca. 1895. Creator: Unknown

Ensemble, American, ca. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Ensemble, American, ca. 1895

Background imageMatching Collection: Ensemble, American, ca. 1890. Creator: Unknown

Ensemble, American, ca. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ensemble, American, ca. 1890

Background imageMatching Collection: [Two Chinese Men in Matching Traditional Dress], 1870s. Creator

[Two Chinese Men in Matching Traditional Dress], 1870s. Creator
[Two Chinese Men in Matching Traditional Dress], 1870s

Background imageMatching Collection: Blonde in Drivers Seat Date: 1950

Blonde in Drivers Seat Date: 1950

Background imageMatching Collection: Living Room Suite Date: 1950

Living Room Suite Date: 1950

Background imageMatching Collection: Dish of String Beans Date: 1950

Dish of String Beans Date: 1950

Background imageMatching Collection: Self-Portrait with Wife and Two Daughters, 1854. Creator: John Adams Whipple

Self-Portrait with Wife and Two Daughters, 1854. Creator: John Adams Whipple
Self-Portrait with Wife and Two Daughters, 1854

Background imageMatching Collection: Two Women Wearing Striped Dresses, One Standing, the Other Seated, 1850s-60s

Two Women Wearing Striped Dresses, One Standing, the Other Seated, 1850s-60s

Background imageMatching Collection: Girl in daisy costume

Girl in daisy costume and matching hat, holdings posy of daisies. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1905

Background imageMatching Collection: TEA SERVICE 1930S

TEA SERVICE 1930S
Lovely cups and saucers with matching milk jug, sugar lumps in a glass bowl and biscuits on a plate, but sadly, no tea! Date: 1930s

Background imageMatching Collection: TOMATO SOUP & TOAST TOMATO SOUP & TOAST

TOMATO SOUP & TOAST TOMATO SOUP & TOAST
A tempting arrangement of tomato soup and toasted soldiers for three, with matching soup bowls, spoons and serviettes. Date: 1960s

Background imageMatching Collection: PEARL OF PLAGE 1926

PEARL OF PLAGE 1926
A young lady in a matching hat & one-piece bathing costume in a bold geometric print with plunging v-neck & tassel trim is watched by a host of admirers from a jetty. Date: 1926

Background imageMatching Collection: Morning Dress circa 1810

Morning Dress circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny. Date: circa 1810

Background imageMatching Collection: TELEVISION 1950

TELEVISION 1950
A state-of-the=art home entertainment centre - matching units contain record player, television and radio. The screen may be small, but just admire the finish ! Date: 1950

Background imageMatching Collection: HIKING FASHIONS 1926

HIKING FASHIONS 1926
Feminine rambling fashions of 3/4 length tweed or checked skirts worn with matching or contrasting jackets. Stockings or ankle socks are worn with various styles of shoe. Date: 1926

Background imageMatching Collection: Three Girls Skating 1900

Three Girls Skating 1900
Three little girls, in matching red outfits, go skating. Date: 1900

Background imageMatching Collection: WAR REPORTERS MOCKED 1880

WAR REPORTERS MOCKED 1880
The War Correspondent, imperturbable amidst shot and shell - if you believe his own account of his adventures ! Date: 1880

Background imageMatching Collection: Dress - Pearls 1929

Dress - Pearls 1929
A vibrant floral print, sleeveless dress with matching shoes. The skirt of the dress is covered with a coordinating gold & black shawl. Pearls complete the look. Date: 1929

Background imageMatching Collection: CROCHETED ACCESSORIES

CROCHETED ACCESSORIES
A woman looks in her bag, crocheted from red rust wool; her matching hat and scarf are also crocheted and look smart against her fawn tweed coat Date: 1930s

Background imageMatching Collection: Low-Back Dress 1930s

Low-Back Dress 1930s
A woman sits on a bench out in the sunshine, wearing a white cloque dress with a low-cut back and a green velvet sash; she has a matching jacket and hat Date: 1930s

Background imageMatching Collection: Womens raspberry suit 1930s

Womens raspberry suit 1930s
A raspberry suit with a matching hat. Date: 1930s

Background imageMatching Collection: Patriotic English Girl

Patriotic English Girl
A patriotic English woman wearing matching hat and scarf with a Union Jack design Date: 1917

Background imageMatching Collection: A country girl fetching water

A country girl fetching water from a spring, in a matching pair of pots. Date: 1888

Background imageMatching Collection: Victorian costume

Victorian costume
Fashionable young lady and her small sister in long coats trimmed with ermine, and matching muffs and hats. Artist: Anon. Date: 1903

Background imageMatching Collection: Harlow CM17 0 Map

Harlow CM17 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Harlow CM17 0

Background imageMatching Collection: The Children of Martin Anton Heckscher: Johann Gustav Wilhelm Moritz (1797-1865)

The Children of Martin Anton Heckscher: Johann Gustav Wilhelm Moritz (1797-1865), Carl Martin Adolph (1796-1850), and Leopold (born 1792), 1805

Background imageMatching Collection: Male Fashion - 1930s

Male Fashion - 1930s - matching suit and cape and long winter scarf. The short-crop haircut is very unusual. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMatching Collection: Woman in belted dress, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

Woman in belted dress, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in belted dress, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageMatching Collection: A Pair of Canadian Sisters (possibly twins?)

A Pair of Canadian Sisters (possibly twins?) Date: 1910s

Background imageMatching Collection: Young girl out for stroll with Father & Grandfather, London

Young girl out for stroll with Father & Grandfather, London
Young girl out for a stroll with her Father & Grandfather, London. Date: 1935

Background imageMatching Collection: May Edney music hall comedienne and dancer

May Edney music hall comedienne and dancer moving on in the 1920s to revue and soubrette parts. Wearing full length white dress in wedding dress style with matching headdress




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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.