Fits Collection

WWI Poster, If the cap fits you, join the Army today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, If the Cap fits you, join the Army today. Date: 1915

PRINCE JOHN / 1914-19 / ILN
PRINCE JOHN Youngest son of George V. Died aged thirteen, having suffered severe epileptic fits from infancy onwards

Siena 17th Century
A bird s-eye view town of Siena showing how it fits within the surrounding countryside

The Sweating System (litho)
1595305 The Sweating System (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sweating System. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1888)

Advertisement for CPV - Beatniks - Austin A7
Advertisement for CPV (Colman Prentis & Varley) - group of Beatniks (some holding musical instruments!) trying to squeeze into an Austin A7. Date: 1960

Advertisement for CPV - People in Mini
Advertisement for CPV (Colman Prentis & Varley) - group of People (an extended family of a variety of ages) trying to squeeze into an Austin (Mini) (1/4). Date: 1960

Poster advertising the Veritable Sachets Anti-Convulsif (colour litho)
CHT236306 Poster advertising the Veritable Sachets Anti-Convulsif (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Forney, Hotel de Sens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Days Black Drink - Cures for animals
Advert for Days Black Drink, Cures for Horses, Colts, Cattle and Sheep. 1893

How I volunteered for the Zulu War (engraving)
1054101 How I volunteered for the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I volunteered for the Zulu War)

Cinderella Tries on the Slipper (chromolitho)
734543 Cinderella Tries on the Slipper (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella Tries on the Slipper)

Stores Officer outfits new recruit, Cambridge HQ, 24th October 1964

Swimming Cap Date: 1912

CINDERELLA / THE SHOE FITS
- the shoe fits!

Vancouver, Canada - Cadillac 8 - Big Tree, Stanley Park Date: 1919

WWI Poster, If the cap fits you, join the Army today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, If the Cap fits you, join the Army today. Date: 1915

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- If the Cap Fits You
f the Cap Fits You, Join the Army Today. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 53

Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896
A page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 18th January 1896. Products promoted include Halfords curry powder

Alicia Jane Peel
Lady ALICIA JANE PEEL (not sure where she fits into the Peel family...) Date: CIRCA 1825

Plum Coloured Dress 1899
Side buttoning dress: yoke, cuffs & hem in a contrasting colour. Skirt fits tightly & flares at the back & has a scallop design at the hem. N.B mink faces on muff & fur boa. Date: 1899

If The Sandal Fits. Southbank, Middlesbrough 1970s Date: 1970s

The Monitor: Automatic but not fool-proof by H. M. Bateman
" The Monitor. Automatic, but not fool-proof: a war-drama in nine fits." This Bateman cartoon from World War One sends up the jingoistic, often misguided

Cinderella & the glass slipper. The Prince fits the glass slipper onto Cinderellas foot. Perraults fairy tale.Date: circa 1900

Favourite Sayings - If the Cap fits, wear it
Black and white lantern slide of scene showing three persons in a hat shop (painted background). An old gentleman, a young boy trying on a hat and a sales person

Emanuel Witz
EMANUEL WITZ no doubt he was one of the Witz : was he also one of the wits, one of those blokes whose ludicrous jokes have all his acquaintance in fits ? Date: 18th century

French Wheelwright
A French charron (= wheel wright) fits iron hoops onto the wooden wheel. Date: circa 1845

Out Fits Recovery Satisfaction Parties 5 1786
Artokoloro

Arlequin sur l Hippogryphe a la croisade Lojoliste Armee van den heylige lingue voor der jesuiten monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, [1689], 1 print (broadside) : etching and engraving

American New Years Card - Young boy striding into the future Date: circa 1930s

Arlequin Sur L hippogryphe A La Croisade Lojoliste Armee Van Den Heylige Lingue Voor Der Jesuiten Monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, [1689], 1 Print (broadside) : Etching And Engraving

John Wall Callcott
JOHN WALL CALCOTT Musician, performer and composer, best known for his glees. He was liable to fits of insanity, but otherwise his career was fairly successful. Date: 1766 - 1821

Regulars and irregulars - but all arrayed against a common enemy - That ammunition fits our gun only. Tiger in fort with flag Tammany graft looking through telescope at Seth Low

Solar power, photovoltaic panels being fitted on house roof, near Chipping, Lancashire, England, november

Assembly of a Multi-cogged Machine
An engineer fits a cog to a piece of geared machinery, possibly an engine or heavy duty gearbox. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Gipsy Boy & Horse 1973
A gipsy boy fits a harness over a horsess neck

Fitting a Ladys Boot
Charmant paysage ! (delightful landscape) A shoemaker enjoys the view as he fits a customer with a new pair of boots

Cinderella Try Shoe
Cinderella is asked to try on the shoe and to her sisters disgust - it fits! The Prince is delighted to have found his Princess

ST PAULs INTERIOR 1789
The service of thanksgiving at St Pauls Cathedral for the Kings recovery from a series of alarming fits and madness. His sons chewed biscuits rudely during the service

A Farrier at work, Worcestershire
A Farrier at work, fitting a shoe to a large working horse, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Rose Dress 1899
Low cut dress composed of vertical panels of pleated blue fabric & white lace adorned with artificial roses. The skirt fits tight over the hips and flares from the knee

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"Fits: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the past and explore the captivating world of "fits" through various hints scattered across history. From a WWI poster urging individuals to join the Army, with its powerful message, "If the cap fits you, join the Army today, " to Prince John's presence during 1914-19 as depicted in ILN (Illustrated London News), these glimpses offer intriguing insights. Travel further back to Siena in the 17th century, where echoes of tradition resonate through depictions of Chinese dragons. Witness how different cultures embraced unique interpretations of "fits, " showcasing their rich heritage and artistic expressions. Advertisements from The Illustrated London News in 1896 provide a glimpse into consumerism and societal trends of that era. Alicia Jane Peel's influence is evident as she captivates audiences with her innovative designs. Uncover darker aspects such as "The Sweating System (litho), " shedding light on labor exploitation prevalent during certain periods. These reminders serve as important lessons for progress and change. Fast forward to more recent times with advertisements for CPV - Beatniks - Austin A7 and People in Mini, reflecting evolving fashion trends and social dynamics. These snapshots capture moments when society redefined what it meant to be fashionable or rebellious. Finally, immerse yourself in an advertisement promoting Veritable Sachets Anti-Convulsif (colour litho), highlighting advancements in medical science aimed at improving lives. "Fits" transcend time, encompassing diverse themes like patriotism, culture, artistry, consumerism, labor rights movements, fashion revolutions, and healthcare innovations. As we unravel these fragments from history's tapestry surrounding "fits, " let us reflect on our own place within this intricate web – embracing change while cherishing our collective journey towards a better future.