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"Complementing the Past: A Fusion of History and Style" Step aboard Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) as we take you on a journey through time

Background imageComplement Collection: Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21)

Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) shown with its complement of Douglas A-4G Skyhawks of 805 Squadron RAN ranged for entering port

Background imageComplement Collection: The crew of HMAS Melbourne line up on the flight deck

The crew of HMAS Melbourne line up on the flight deck alongside its complement of Skyhawk and Tracker aircraft. HMAS Melbourne was laid down in 1943 as HMS Majestic

Background imageComplement Collection: BOMBAY WRECK

BOMBAY WRECK
When HMS Bombay catches fire off Montevideo, her crew and complement take to the boats : fortunately land is not far off, and the sea is calm

Background imageComplement Collection: HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer

HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

Background imageComplement Collection: Frontispiece to The English Gentleman and English Gentlewoman

Frontispiece to The English Gentleman and English Gentlewoman
XJF384065 Frontispiece to The English Gentleman and English Gentlewoman by Richard Braithwaite, 1641 (engraving) by Marshall

Background imageComplement Collection: Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A N41881

Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A N41881
Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A NC41881 / N41881 Mother Goose (ex Excambian) of Avalon Air Transport, tied up on the Avalon jetty at Long Beach

Background imageComplement Collection: Disc tear standard bearer shield companion two unidentified coats

Disc tear standard bearer shield companion two unidentified coats
Disc tear with standard bearer as shield companion and two unidentified coats of arms, in the upper picture war train, around 1580, feather in black, kl

Background imageComplement Collection: Parisian Occasions Complement Students Henry Bonaventure Monnier

Parisian Occasions Complement Students Henry Bonaventure Monnier
Parisian Occasions: The Complement of the Students. Henry Bonaventure Monnier (French, 1805-1877). Color lithograph

Background imageComplement Collection: Fashion. 18th century. Classicism. Dress and accessories. Mu

Fashion. 18th century. Classicism. Dress and accessories. Mu
Riga. History. Fashion. 18th century. In 1780 he was able to fashion a new style of classicism. Showcase with feminine dress and accessories (fans and shoes). Museum of History and Navigation. Riga

Background imageComplement Collection: Etruscan Art. Italy. Great gold fibula decorated with lions

Etruscan Art. Italy. Great gold fibula decorated with lions. It comes from Regolini-Galassi tomb. Necropolis of Sorbo. 7th century B.C. Detail. Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Background imageComplement Collection: Stripy Summer Frock 1928

Stripy Summer Frock 1928
Young woman in a fetching orange drop waist frock whose use of stripes complement the large umbrellas in the background. An orange gilet & cloche hat complete the look. Date: 1928

Background imageComplement Collection: Ciros pearls advert, 1927

Ciros pearls advert, 1927
Advert for Ciros Pearls - the essential complement to your toilette - with the actress Juliette Compton Date: 1927

Background imageComplement Collection: Chimu Pendant. Chimu art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA

Chimu Pendant. Chimu art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum. Proc: PERU

Background imageComplement Collection: Pinhead with mythological figure. Pre-Columbian

Pinhead with mythological figure. Pre-Columbian art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum. Proc: COLOMBIA. CAUCA. Restrepo

Background imageComplement Collection: VALUE

VALUE
Earring. 4th BC. Etruscan art. Jewelry

Background imageComplement Collection: Piece of chocolate tart topped with raspberries, with a glass of red wine blurred in foreground

Piece of chocolate tart topped with raspberries, with a glass of red wine blurred in foreground

Background imageComplement Collection: Southend Belle Steamer

Southend Belle Steamer
The Southend Belle paddle steamer has ventured up the coast to Clacton, Essex, with a full complement of happy holidaymakers

Background imageComplement Collection: Welsh Bus on Hill

Welsh Bus on Hill
Wales is a hilly country, and its buses are frequently called on to perform quite remarkable feats of climbing, especially when carrying their full complement of passengers

Background imageComplement Collection: Classical Curtains 3

Classical Curtains 3
DRAWING ROOM WINDOW CURTAINS in the classical style, with heavy dust-attracting folds. A clock on a plinth and a statue on a pedestal complement the sash windows

Background imageComplement Collection: HENRY GRACE A DIEU

HENRY GRACE A DIEU
Henry Grace-a-dieu, also known as the Great Harry, it carried a complement of 700 mariners, soldiers and gunners

Background imageComplement Collection: College De France Fd

College De France Fd
Francois founds the College de France, an institution of higher learning and research designed to complement (and compete with) the Sorbonne


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"Complementing the Past: A Fusion of History and Style" Step aboard Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) as we take you on a journey through time. The crew of HMAS Melbourne lines up on the flight deck, embodying unity and strength. Amidst the depths lies the haunting beauty of BOMBAY WRECK, a testament to history's mysteries. Just like HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that once sailed with pride. Travel back to the 18th century where fashion met classicism in dress and accessories. Admire the elegance captured in the frontispiece of "The English Gentleman and English Gentlewoman. " Innovation takes flight with Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A N41881, soaring through skies as gracefully as Etruscan Art adorns Italy. Marvel at their great gold fibula decorated with fierce lions. From bygone eras to more recent times, witness style evolve with a Stripy Summer Frock from 1928 or Ciros pearls advert from 1927. Each piece tells its own story, reflecting changing trends and timeless allure. Journey further into South America's rich heritage as we delve into Chimu art from Colombia's Cundinamarca region. Behold a captivating Chimu Pendant showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Finally, embrace mythology through Pre-Columbian art embodied by a Pinhead adorned with mythological figures. These ancient treasures remind us of our connection to past civilizations. Join us on this voyage where complementing history intertwines seamlessly with culture and aesthetics – an exploration that celebrates both our shared heritage and individuality alike.