Check Collection

Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953
Two friends, wearing extremely similar check cotton dresses in Horrockses fabric, share a joke. Date: 1953

Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume 1908
A group of seven Welsh girls in traditional costume. One of them holds a large doll on her lap, and three are holding baskets

Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
Four girls with their books and drawings, sitting on a pavement in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Vintage Bentley Speed 6 at Locquirec, Brittany, France
Vintage Bentley Speed 6 (6.5 litre) with driver at the wheel in Locquirec, Brittany, north-west France. Date: circa 1960s

Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1908

Hikers by Signpost / 1935
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

The Dentist by Sir John Lavery
Portrait of the well-known society dentist, Mr Conrad Ackner with Laverys wife, Hazel, Lady Lavery, in the dentists chair, her grip on the chairs arm clearly evident

Ticket barrier at Paddington Station, London, c. 1940
An image showing passenger tickets being checked at Paddington Station, London, c.1940. A ticket inspector is checking the ticket of a city gentleman wearing a bowler hat

Music cover, When I Fall in Love, Nat King Cole
Music cover, When I Fall in Love, music by Victor Young, words by Edward Heyman, recorded by Nat King Cole on Capitol Records. 1952

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

Douglas DC-4 of Pan American World Airways with its crew prior to a route check flight

Joyce Lewis, aged 25 years, Isle of Man Beach Beauty. June 1955

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

Cecil Beaton and Lady Diana Abdy, Lido in Venice, Italy
Cecil Beaton, photographer and designer, and Lady Diana Abdy, daughter of the Earl of Bradford, on the beach at the Lido in Venice, Italy. Date: 1933

Dan Leno, music hall comedian, as Sister Anne
Dan Leno (George Wild Galvin), music hall comedian and musical theatre actor, as Sister Anne in a pantomime entitled Bluebeard, at Drury Lane Theatre, London. Date: circa 1901

Out with the Robinson Heath
Huntsman searching for a fox. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime

The County Ground Stadium - Swindon Town FC
The County Ground (currently known as the Energy Check County Ground for sponsorship purposes) is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, Wiltshire, England

Positive pregnancy test
Pregnancy test. Pregnancy tester in a pot of urine showing a positive result. The tester is dipped in a womans urine. After a period of one minute either one or two blue lines are shown

Welsh woman in traditional costume on a donkey
A young Welsh woman in traditional costume, riding a donkey sidesaddle. This was the usual form of transport at the time -- for example

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)

1958 Tatler cover: fashionable lady in a park
Shes happy because shes going away this weekend-and she has no cares about humping heavy luggage. Everything shes taking with her-bar the Borzoi-will fit into two small cases.The dress she wears for

Middlebrough Cricket
The Middlesbrough cricket team pose for a photograph on their ground; players wear a variety of check and striped shirts, caps and hats, and carry bats or balls

Drying Clothes / Allingham
A woman in a pink bonnet check her washing line to see if her washing is dry

An advance guard of the army of steelworkers who returned to their jobs at Port Talbot after the strike which lasted six weeks

Check Burberry suit, 1916
A dashing black and white check Burberry suit with a full skirt, a coat smart and practical for sport and country wear worn with a matching close-fitting hat. Date: 1916

Dog Dentist 1930S
Girls watching a dog undergoing a dental check at Bellmead Kennels, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England (the Country Annexe of Battersea Dogs Home). Date: early 1930s

Portraits of two ladies - July 1944
Head and shoulder shots of two young women in contemporary clothes George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23372

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Wider Image: Fighting the Jigger Parasite
School children stand barefoot in a queue waiting for jiggers in their feet to be removed during a medical outreach project conducted by Sole Hope in Kalebera village, Jinja district

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964 (3/3). The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964. The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker (2/3). Date: 1964

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - cute short check coat with dark collar and buttons Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - Boys brown/white check coat
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - Boys brown/white check coat - April 20, 1967 - Model: James Best Date: 1967

Shoot for Jaeger - blue and black check woollen coat with hat in matching fabric - dark gloves Date: circa early 1970s

Model in dark green check swing overcoat - A line - with complimentary fur hat. Date: circa 1955

Advertising shoot - fruit, vegatable and nuts on a check tablecloth. Date: circa late 1960s

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964. The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker (1/3). Date: 1964

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a check cotton maternity dress, holding a tea tray- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

Rider with check coat, riding helmet, tight roll-neck jumper/sweater and her horse Date: circa late 1940s

Young boy swinging on a tree branch - Sunbrite Margarine
A young boy swinging on a tree branch - shoot for Sunbrite Margarine. Date: circa 1934

Floral Fun night
Miho Art Studio

Floral Fun night
Miho Art Studio

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

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"Checkered Memories: A glimpse into the past through various checkered moments" Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953: Classic elegance meets modern style in this timeless checkered ensemble. Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume 1908: Embracing their heritage with pride, these Welsh girls showcase their vibrant checkered dresses. Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti: Every detail matters on your special day, even down to the perfectly groomed checkered hairstyle. Vintage Bentley Speed 6 at Locquirec, Brittany, France: Cruising through picturesque landscapes in a stunning vintage car adorned with a sleek checkered design. The Dentist by Sir John Lavery: An intriguing painting capturing the intensity of a dental visit while showcasing an elegant checkered dress worn by the patient. Hikers by Signpost / 1935: Adventurers embark on a journey guided by nature's signposts and dressed comfortably in practical yet stylish checkered attire. Joyce Lewis, aged 25 years, Isle of Man Beach Beauty. June 1955: Basking under the sun's warm embrace, Joyce radiates beauty and confidence in her chic checkered swimsuit on the shores of Isle of Man. Ticket barrier at Paddington Station, London c. 1940: Commuters pass through this iconic checkpoint amidst bustling city life while donning fashionable coats featuring subtle checks patterns. Dan Leno, music hall comedian as Sister Anne: Transforming into character with humor and flair; Dan Leno captivates audiences dressed as Sister Anne wearing an eccentrically patterned checked outfit that matches his lively personality. Music cover When I Fall in Love Nat King Cole : As melodious notes fill the air and hearts are touched deeply; Nat King Cole serenades us all while sporting a dapper suit embellished with charming checks. Woman police officer attending an accident.