Matchmaking Collection

Shakespeare - Troilus and Cressida - Pandarus (to Cressida): O brave Troilus? - look well upon him, niece. circa 1830

Couple pose by cupid statue
A happy couple stand in front of a young child dressed as cupid, whos powers of matchmaking seem to have worked a treat. Date: c.1910

The Society War-Game
Colour illustrations by Arthur Hopkins showing the process and matchmaking behind engagement and marriage in the 1880 s

Matchmaking / Bells Works
Women filling matchboxes at R. Bell & Co. Date: 1900

Matchmaking in Ireland - two old women negotiate a match over a cup of tea as the potential bride and groom look on with keen interest Date: circa 1908

Matchmakers filling frames with wax strands
Women working at a matchmaking factory fill frames with wax strands

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