Check Collection (page 26)

Soldier firing gun at American Indians
A Check. Keep Your Distance! Soldier firing gun at American Indians Date: 1853

Hunter with game and shotgun
A hunter stands with one foot on a tree trunk, two dead birds in one hand and his shotgun in the other. Date: circa 1970s

Man with champion shire horse at a County Show, Cornwall
A man with his champion shire horse at a County Show in Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Dior check suit, 1965
A smart suit in grey and black chequerboard wool by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior with a long, slim jacket, slightly basqued with a large bow at the collar, and a narrow matching skirt

Picking up a girl at the Bristol skating rink -- a woman has slipped on the ice, and a man takes the opportunity to pick her up

Hippos Dental Check
A little girl helps the zoo keeper to give a hippopotamus a dental check! Date: early 1930s

Australians Check Planes
Australian ground staff working on a new twin engined bomber aeroplane. Even when the machine has just arrived from the manufacturer it is always throughly checked. Date: early 1940s

Aircraft Safety Check
A routine aircraft saftely check being carried out at Prestwick Airport, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Brtish corporal checking shell delivery, WW1
A British corporal checking a delivery of shells which have arrived by rail, on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

1950s fashion in the Sanderson showroom
A woman contemplates various fabric and wallpaper designs in the Sanderson showroom on Berners Street, London wearing a rough tweed suit in yellow and grey check by Frederick Starke

Fashionable ladies in designer outfits
A group of fashionable ladies in outfits by various designers. From left to right: a green, red and white outfit by Madeleine et Madeleine, a white

Three autumn outfits by Beer, Redfern and Jean Patou
Three elegant young ladies in the latest autumn outfits. On the left, a blue and black coat with black fur trimming, by Beer

German artillerymen checking weapons, WW1
German artillerymen checking weapons towards the end of the First World War. Large shells can be seen in the foreground. Date: circa 1918

Summer hats by Agnes and Lucie Hamar
A selection of stylish summer hats from the 1920s. The three at the top are designed by Agnes, the three lower ones by Lucie Hamar. 1924

Three women in outfits by Doeuillet
Three women wearing outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a grey sleeveless tubular dress with scattered gold design, and red trim around neckline, hem and hips

Three checkered dresses by Martial et Armand

Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and Bernard
Three young ladies wearing sports outfits. On the left, a striped short sleeved dress and parasol, by Jean Patou. In the middle, a three-piece white suit with high collar and ribbon bow

Stock Exchange Notes - Bear Party Checked
Stock Exchange Notes - " The Bear Party received a sudden check!" A Bear market is a period of the stock market when prices are falling

Sir Richard Turnbull inspecting Scout quadrangle
Sir Richard Turnbull, G.C.M.G. Chief Scout for Scouts Arabia, inspects the quadrangle of the new Headquarters of the South Arabian Boy Scouts Association in Aden. circa 1966

Officials inspecting Scout headquarters
Sir Richard Turnbull, G.C.M.G. Chief Scout of Aden, led by the Chief Commissioner, Mr J.J. Greene O.B.E. inspecting the new Headquarters of the South Arabian Boy Scouts Association. circa 1966

Maratha Family, India
A superb photographic postcard depicting a Maratha Family. A Maratha is a member of one of the major Hindu Kshatriya (warrior) groups (castes)

Little girl writes a letter to her granny
A little girl writes a letter to her grandmother, and makes sure to check her grammar before posting it. Date: 1908

Agronomist and farmer checking new deciduous tree plantation on field boundary for screening and environmental consideration to encourage wildlife, Hertfordshire, England, april

Checking oil level in tractor engine using dipstick, England, october

Agronomist and farmer examining wheat crop for disease on farm, Hertfordshire, England, april

Agronomist and farmer checking soil structure in wheat crop on farm, Hertfordshire, England, april

Mechanic with worn cable on tractor which could be dangerous, England, october

Mechanic checking tyre pressure in tractor tyres, England, october

Dairy farming, two women from National Milk Records looking at laptop computer in cow shed, England, may

Dairy farming, woman from National Milk Records taking sample from bulk milk tank, England, may

Arachnologist checking vinegar filled traps to catch spiders for study purposes, Italy

Groundwater observation tubes in valley fen, Old Fen, Thelnetham Fen, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Gamekeeper lamping Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) eggs, to check if fertile before being returned to incubator, England

Water quality scientist from Thames Water, taking samples to be tested for traces of metaldehyde, carbetamide and propyzamide, River Cherwell, Cropredy Bridge, Oxfordshire, England, march

Domestic Rabbit, adult, with owner inspecting teeth, England, october

ALASKA PURCHASE: CHECK. Check for $7. 2 million from the United States Treasury made out to Eduard de Stoeckl
ALASKA PURCHASE: CHECK. Check for $7.2 million from the United States Treasury made out to Eduard de Stoeckl, Russian Minister to the United States, as payment for the Alaska territory

Writing a cheque with a fountain pen

Fertility test. Male and female home-use Fertell fertility test kit. At bottom left is the wand used to test female fertility

Boy having temperature taken
MODEL RELEASED. Boy having his temperature taken by a doctor using an ear thermometer. He is eighteen months old

Blood pressure equipment, conceptual art
Blood pressure measuring equipment, conceptual artwork. A device that measures blood pressure is called a sphygmomanometer. The display of a digital sphygmomanometer is at centre

Taking a pulse

Vaccine production
DNA vaccine production. Technician checking the quality of a sample of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine. Traditional hepatitis vaccine contains the full virus

Home pregnancy test, artwork
Home pregnancy test. Woman looking at the result of a home pregnancy test. This device works by detecting the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine

Counterfeit money detection. Ultraviolet scanner being used to verify the authenticity of a 1000-rouble bank note. Photographed in 2010, in Veliky Novgorod, Russia

DNA replication process, diagram
DNA replication process. Diagram showing various stages in the replication of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The process starts (top) when initiator proteins (blue-grey) separate the strands of DNA

Helicopter in servicing hangar
Helicopter servicing. A Mil-8 helicopter (NATO reporting name Hip ) seen during major servicing. The main rotors and their hub have been removed from the top of the fuselage and the entire tail

Brewery vat, 19th century artwork. Vat being used to cool and ferment the liquid known as wort. The fermentation of wort to produce alcohol is one of the final stages in the production of beer

Security check point sign in St Louis
Security check point sign at Gateway Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial), St Louis, USA

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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.