Matrimonial Collection

Alliance Coat of Arms of Cornelis Calkoen and Maria van der Merct, 1694. Creator: Maria Moninckx
Alliance Coat of Arms of Cornelis Calkoen and Maria van der Merct, 1694. Coat of arms with crown of Cornelis Calkoen and his third wife Maria van der Merct

The Matrimonial Arrangement Association (Limited) - a Victorian form of Speed Dating! Date: 1867

The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel)
3470219 The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 69.9x105.2 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Agence Matrimoniale (b / w photo)
2797040 Agence Matrimoniale (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agence Matrimoniale. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Scene at a matrimonial agency Date: 20th century

A marriage certificate of 1849 (litho)
AQS256856 A marriage certificate of 1849 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; American

Interior of the new Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes, its sittings in one of the Chancery Courts of Westminster Hall, London. Date: 1858

Matrimonial office (colour litho)
5996059 Matrimonial office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matrimonial office. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

O, Lord, send me a wife, with money (colour litho)
3641711 O, Lord, send me a wife, with money (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: O, Lord, send me a wife, with money)

A Sailors Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching)
3746296 A Sailors Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: After: George Moutard Woodward ); English

Marriage bowl with two wa wa fish holding millet branches in their mouths (stoneware
PFR208370 Marriage bowl with two wa wa fish holding millet branches in their mouths (stoneware) (interior of 208369) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 17.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An elegant company in an interior with a matrimonial dispute (oil on canvas)
872367 An elegant company in an interior with a matrimonial dispute (oil on canvas) by Janssens, Hieronymus (1624-93) (follower of); 58.4x79.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

Marriage tasting ceremony at Ecaussinnes-Lalaing, Belgium. The village holds a match-making day every year, love seekers were welcomed with a banner " Welcome all bachelors

Spouses for Sale
THE MATRIMONIAL TATTERSALLS Marriageable ladies and gentlemen are put up for auction as if they were horses Date: 1847

Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Satirical cartoon from a political pamphlet: " The question is not merely whether the Queen shall have her rights

Bride And Groom Kiss

A Bride And Groom Holding Hands During Their Ceremony; Troutdale, Oregon, United States Of America

Middle Aged Couple Getting Married

Marriage Certificate - 1904
Marriage Certificate of William Cottee Woods and Edith Frances Pooley. Woods Father was a Shipowner and Pooleys Father was a Stockbroker. Date: 1904

Traditional Sedan Chair for a Bride - Chinese Wedding, China Date: circa 1930s

Married life by Gillray
Matrimonial Harmonics by Gillray (Marriage : After) Date: C19

People who keep smiling in spite of their matrimonial troubles. Five women who have recently gone through legal proceedings and seem to have emerged unscathed

Commoration of the marriage of Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of James I, to the Frederick V
XJF872779 Commoration of the marriage of Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of James I, to the Frederick V, the King of Bohemia, 1613 (engraving) by English School

Marriage Certificate for Claude Monnard issued at Lyon in 1672 (coloured engraving)
XIR392298 Marriage Certificate for Claude Monnard issued at Lyon in 1672 (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Coming home from church, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
KW259256 Coming home from church, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne

Married for Company
An amusing American postcard entitled: Married for Company, showing a Mother who has certainly gained company through her marriage, in the form of ten children (and a pet dog)!! Date: circa 1910s

Married for Love
Amusing American postcard entitled Married for Love, showing a rowing couple, illustrating anything but a partnership with love at the cornerstone! Date: circa 1910s

Wedding Jewellery - Costume of St. Georgen, Black Forest, Bavaria, Germany. The effect of a giant pin cushion worn on the head is certain arresting... Date: circa 1910s

Iced three-tier wedding cake with frosting and flower decorations, tray on cloth, plates, fork, close up

The Union matrimonial promoter. Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Frederick Coombs dressed in military uniform. Date c1866

Ladies Auctioned
THE MATRIMONIAL TATTERSALLs Marriageable ladies and gentlemen are put up for auction as if they were horses

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"Exploring the World of Matrimonial Connections: From Historical Artworks to Modern Agencies" The Matrimonial Arrangement Association: Delving into the world connections, this association has been facilitating matches for centuries. The Peasant Wedding, after 1616 (oil on panel): A timeless depiction of a joyous celebration uniting two souls in matrimony, capturing the essence of love and tradition. Agence Matrimoniale (b/w photo): An intriguing glimpse into an early matrimonial agency, where individuals sought professional assistance in finding their life partners. Comic postcard, Scene at a matrimonial agency Date: 20th century: Humorous yet reflective, this postcard portrays the amusing dynamics within a matrimonial agency during the modern era. A marriage certificate of 1849 (litho): Unveiling a tangible piece of history, this lithograph showcases an authentic marriage certificate from over a century ago - a testament to enduring commitment. Interior of the new Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes: Offering insight into legal aspects surrounding marriages and relationships, this image captures the solemnity within divorce courts dedicated to resolving marital disputes. Matrimonial office (colour litho): Vibrant and lively, this lithograph illustrates an office bustling with activity as professionals work diligently to connect hopeful hearts seeking companionship. O Lord. Send me a wife with money (colour litho): This humorous artwork playfully highlights societal desires while shedding light on financial considerations that often accompany matrimonial aspirations. A Sailor's Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching): Immersed in maritime culture and romance from yesteryears, this colored etching depicts sailors embracing matrimony amidst their adventurous lives at sea. Marriage bowl with two wa wa fish holding millet branches in their mouths (stoneware).