Conceal Collection

Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi
Spanish soldiers lower the wrapped body of Hernando De Soto into the Mississippi River. A soldier holds a torch as a priest reads from the Bible

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Woodcut from an 1726 advertisement

CAREY ESTES KEFAUVER (1903-1963). American Democratic politician, who introduced a bill to prohibit interstate trafficking of switchblade knives, posing with a display of confiscated switchblades

Camouflage
This painting shows a large war ship in dazzle camouflage, used as a form of deception for enemy aircraft, mainly during WW1, not necessarily to conceal

Camouflaged Ship
This painting shows a large war ship in dazzle camouflage, used as a form of deception for enemy aircraft, mainly during WW1, not necessarily to conceal

DDE-90025465
Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

The beginning of the Rothschilds (engraving)
6006399 The beginning of the Rothschilds (engraving) by Doyle, Charles Altamont (1832-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beginning of the Rothschilds)

The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle of
1108013 The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle of Sedgeley-moor (engraving) by English School

Electric Jewels (engraving)
3627866 Electric Jewels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Jewels. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

A Poor Substitute, or a Monkeys Mistake, a West Indian Story (litho)
1039434 A Poor Substitute, or a Monkeys Mistake, a West Indian Story (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Poor Substitute, or a Monkeys Mistake)

Woman hiding behind tree
adult, afraid, bashful, city, conceal, day, fear, hidden, hide, hiding, one person only, outdoor, posing, shy, sidewalk, tree, unsure, urban, voyeuristic, woman, Henri Silberman, 86068146

Great Pyrenees puppy hiding behind fabric

Wigs
The store room for Wigs that have been made for Judges at Ede Ravenscroft in London

Portrait of a Tobas warrior during carnival called The Devil Dance (La Diablada), Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Three grotesque masks by Italian artist Adamo Scultori, 1530 - 1585, after fellow Italian Giulio Romano, 1499 - 1546

Shrine of St Therese overlooking the Lynn Canal surrounded by trees, Favorite Channel, Alaska, USA
Shrine of St Therese overlooking the Lynn Canal situated on the shore concealed by old spruce trees at Favorite Channel with the sun setting behind the Chilkat Mountains; Juneau, Alaska

How To Carry A Cloth To Approach Beasts. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In The Manuscript Of Phoebus

How To Take A Cart To Allure Beasts 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In The Manuscript Of Phoebus

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Little Red Riding Hood with the wolf, disguised as her grandmother. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), c1909

WWI: SHARPSHOOTERS. French sharpshooters firing from a ruined house during World War I. Photograph, c1916

Aesops The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders
AESOP: WOLF & SHEEP. Aesops The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders

The wolf preparing to devour Little Red Riding Hood: illustration from a 19th century German edition of the fairy tale
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. The wolf preparing to devour Little Red Riding Hood: illustration from a 19th century German edition of the fairy tale

ANTI-CATHOLIC CARTOON, 1873. The Unseen Signal of the Jesuits. A priest hearing the confession of a government official secretly telegraphs the state secrets thus revealed to Rome

Portrait of masked ceremonial Dogon dancers near Sangha, Bandiagara escarpment, Dogon area, Mali, West Africa, Africa

Camouflage patterns of aircraft by G. H. Davis
The camouflage patterns of aircraft: colour tricks of the RAF during the Second World War. How colour designs help to conceal aeroplanes against cloudscapes and in the darkness. Date: 1941

Jesus Mount Olives 1625-77 Etching state Sheet
Artokoloro

PROHIBITION, 1920s. Dismantling a bootleg distillery in San Francisco during Prohibition, 1920s

HOWARD THURSTON (1869-1936). American magician. Theatrical poster, c. 1920

Survival: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Survival - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change. ~ Charles Darwin

A static display of an ordnance shell and a mine lay half-buried in the sand at the Camp Wilson IED lane

A combat videographer practices evasion techniques
Camp Pendleton, California, April 24, 2007 - A combat videographer practices evasion techniques while on a mock patrol during Quick Shot 2007

Belgian Paratroopers (red berets) after an intervention

Marines cross a danger area after using a smoke grenade to conceal their movement from role players acting as enemy combatants at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms, California

Tank driver of a Belgian Leopard 1A5 MBT

An armed Iraqi Army guard provides security at a polling station for the constitutional referendum. The Iraqi Army guard wears a burgundy beret

A scout observer practices observation techniques using a homemade ghillie suit
November 7, 2009 - A scout observer practices observation techniques using cover and concealment techniques and a homemade ghillie suit

VW Iltis Jeeps used by scout or recce teams from the Belgian Army

U. S. Army Soldier armed with a MK-48 light machine gun
U.S. Army Soldier, armed with a MK-48 light machine gun, provides rear security during a civil affairs mission, giving medical assistance, passing out candy and soccer balls in Reehana, Iraq

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in action under a smoke curtain

U. S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk
April 27, 2010 - U.S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter in Baqubah, Iraq. Members of the U.S

VW Iltis of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

The turret of the Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army

Mock aggressors from Republic of Korea Marine Corps prepare their tank
November 4, 2009 - Mock aggressors from Republic of Korea Marine Corps prepare their tank as R.O.K. Marines fly overhead during a bilateral mock air assault

A soldier provides security for Marines
Lance Corporal provides security for Marines during Operation Clean Sweep, an operation to begin demilitarizing recently renamed Observation Post Phoenix

Marine uses a tree for cover and concealment while providing security
August 2, 2006 - Marine uses a tree for cover and concealment while providing security during a patrol at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

A soldier of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

A Unit of the 2nd Regiment Field Artillery of the Belgian Army

The Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army in action

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"Unveiling the Art of Concealment: From Burials to Bag Tricks, Switchblades to Camouflage" The Mississippi witnessed the burial of De Soto, where secrets were concealed beneath its depths. Isaac Fawkes, the enigmatic English conjurer, mesmerized audiences with his bag trick that concealed objects in plain sight. Carey Estes Kefauver fought against hidden dangers by posing proudly with a display of confiscated switchblade knives. Fair Rosamond's British ballad whispered tales of forbidden love and clandestine meetings kept under wraps. Bobo masks adorned during vibrant festivities in Sikasso, Mali, Africa served as both disguise and concealment for celebratory rituals. Camouflage became an art form as nature's palette was used to hide soldiers and ships from prying eyes during times of war. A camouflaged ship sailed silently through treacherous waters, concealing its true identity from enemy forces (DDE-90025465). Engraved in history is the beginning of the Rothschilds' empire - their wealth often veiled behind closed doors and secret dealings. The Duke of Monmouth sought refuge by exchanging clothes with a shepherd after his defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor - a desperate attempt to conceal his true identity (engraving). Electric Jewels sparkled brightly but masked their true power - symbols of opulence shrouded in mystery (engraving). In a West Indian tale titled "A Poor Substitute or a Monkey's Mistake, " truth hid beneath layers of deception and unexpected twists (litho). In this diverse collection lies stories woven together by one common thread: concealment – whether it be buried secrets or disguised identities; hidden weapons or covert celebrations; nature's camouflage or obscured riches – all revealing that sometimes what lies beneath can be as intriguing as what is seen on the surface.