Fancy Dress Collection (page 2)

Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705008 Armed man of Lithuania, with mace, sword and shield. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Silesian bride on her way to church. Gold-decorated hat, long full dress and cloak made up of squares of fur
FLO4704917 Silesian bride on her way to church. Gold-decorated hat, long full dress and cloak made up of squares of fur. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire
FLO4707609 Portrait of Charlemagne or Charles I the Great (742-814), King of the Franks and the Holy Germanic Empire. His ordinary outfit consisted of a shirt, a tunic, panties

Woman of Bohemia in the fashion of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706261 Woman of Bohemia in the fashion of the 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705278 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Lady of Livonia, Russian province, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4705041 Lady of Livonia, Russian province, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

English noblewomen in summer clothes (left) and winter clothes (right), late 16th century
FLO4644454 English noblewomen in summer clothes (left) and winter clothes (right), late 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705261 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Noblewoman and girl of Livonia, Russian province. She wears a velvet hat with pointed top
FLO4705021 Noblewoman and girl of Livonia, Russian province. She wears a velvet hat with pointed top, and layers of furlined coats

Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane
FLO4709889 Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane. In the background is the Victoria Memorial on the Mall

Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs, 1880s (lithograph)
5893519 Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as the Oracle des Champs in dress decorated with hearts, daisies and flowers)

Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) 1880s (lithograph)
5893515 Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) for a masquerade ball

Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets, 1880s (lithograph)
5893510 Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a gypsy girl (zingara) dancing with castanets. Costume designed by M. Robin

Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess, 1880s (lithograph)
5893500 Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a shepherdess (bergere) of the era of Louis XV and Marie Antionette for a masquerade ball

Charles McGee, one-eyed Jamaican beggar aged 73 who stands at the Obelisk, Ludgate Hill
FLO5000861 Charles McGee, one-eyed Jamaican beggar aged 73 who stands at the Obelisk, Ludgate Hill. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Norman shepherds in hooded coat with their butt and peasant in red pants. Hand-coloured copper engraving
FLO4707792 Norman shepherds in hooded coat with their butt and peasant in red pants. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in "Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite

The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic
FLO4707564 The king of the Danes, with his crown and his scepter. Dressed in a purple tunic, a crimson coat tied to the right by a clasp, stockings and pointed boots

Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar) I (795-855)
FLO4707638 Portaits of the kings Louis IV of France (920 or 921-954) (Figure 81) and Lothaire (Lothar) I (795-855), emperor of the Romans, King of Baviere, Italy and Middle Francia (Figure 82)

Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706580 Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704588 Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Armenian governor and Armenian prince. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4703939 Armenian governor and Armenian prince. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

French actor Pierre-Thomas Levassor as Oscar in L'Enfant du Carnival, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846
FLO4631895 French actor Pierre-Thomas Levassor as Oscar in L'Enfant du Carnival, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium, 1880s (lithograph)
5893518 Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as an Aquarium with dress decorated with fish, coral, seaweed and shells, for a masquerade ball)

Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893505 Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a pansy (pensee) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin

Man and woman in Mexican national costumes, 1880s (lithograph)
5893509 Man and woman in Mexican national costumes, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Man and woman in Mexican national costumes for a masquerade ball)

Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893497 Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a magician (magicienne) for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris

Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats
FLO4709840 Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats and carrying a cane. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag
FLO4709857 Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag. In the background is a railway station

Normandy women of the 12th century. Women of the nobility wearing a coat and veil (125 and 126)
FLO4707944 Normandy women of the 12th century. Women of the nobility wearing a coat and veil (125 and 126), and a third with a head uncovered (127)

A noble dressed in a large purple coat (24), a young man dressed in a coat (25)
FLO4707123 A noble dressed in a large purple coat (24), a young man dressed in a coat (25), a high-ranking man in a red coat and hat (26) and how to wear a coat on the shoulder while walking (27)

English man with bow and quiver of arrows. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706604 English man with bow and quiver of arrows. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant. 1880s (lithograph)
5893501 Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant. 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant (paysanne valaque). Costume for a fancy dress ball

Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph)
5893492 Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of a sutler to the French Guards (Vivandiere, Garde Francaise) for a masquerade ball, Paris

Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph)
5893491 Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in a costume by Sylvestre of a demon (diablesse) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century

Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706524 Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Norman king in ceremonial costume (118). The coats of kings and nobility were not always the same length
FLO4707847 Norman king in ceremonial costume (118). The coats of kings and nobility were not always the same length, sometimes they were so long that they dragged on the floor

Three low-class Danes. One of which carries a stick (Figure 74)), symbol of the judiciary
FLO4707586 Three low-class Danes. One of which carries a stick (Figure 74)), symbol of the judiciary. Hand-coloured copper engraving

Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704188 Spanish and Spanish woman with shield and spears. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703910 Assyrian king in battledress and an Armenian man with lance and bow. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

An Egyptian king or pharaoh and an Egyptian man in full dress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703390 An Egyptian king or pharaoh and an Egyptian man in full dress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe
FLO4709826 Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe. In the background is the National Gallery, London

The festival of Eton Montem with the procession up Mount Salt Hill. Held every three years
FLO4618818 The festival of Eton Montem with the procession up Mount Salt Hill. Held every three years, Eton college old boys climbed the local hill and paid salt to the school

Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball 1880s (lithograph)
5893516 Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in fancy dress costume as an imp (Diablotin) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin

Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893512 Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball

Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph)
5893520 Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of an Odalisque Bulgare or concubine in a Turkish harem)

Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers, 1880s (lithograph)
5893508 Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers (Vivandiere des Mousquetaires) for a masquerade ball

Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893498 Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, Paris. Designed by M. Robin)

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"Fancy Dress: A Timeless Celebration of Imagination and Identity" Step into the world of fancy dress, where history intertwines with creativity, and characters come to life. From the grandeur of Les Miserables to the royal betrothal of Princess Elizabeth, each scene captures a moment in time that transcends reality. Lenny Henry and Dawn French's portrayal of Michael Jackson and Bubbles reminds us that even pop culture icons can be transformed through costume. Their dedication to detail brings joy and laughter to all who witness their transformation. The Twelfth Night Revels at Haddon Hall transport us back to an era filled with merriment and revelry. The Great Hall comes alive as people don extravagant attire, embracing the spirit of festivity. Cornelia Bradley Martin's embodiment of Mary Stuart at the Bradley-Martin Ball showcases how fancy dress allows individuals to step into different roles, exploring historical figures or mythical beings, and is a testament to our fascination with other worlds and times. William Edward Dighton's Middle Eastern Dress transports us across continents, reminding us that fancy dress knows no boundaries. It allows us to explore cultures far from our own, fostering understanding and appreciation for diversity. At cat shows or press club challenges, even animals partake in this whimsical tradition. Whether it be Playboy bunnies challenging press club rabbits or feline fashionistas strutting their stuff on stage, they remind us that everyone can join in on the fun. Ian Dury's performance in Talk of the Devil demonstrates how fancy dress extends beyond visual appeal; it becomes a tool for storytelling on stage. Through costumes, actors embody characters' essence while captivating audiences with their talent. Even ancient artifacts like Boethius' consular diptych or Pythagoras and Euclid depicted on marble tiles reveal that dressing up has been cherished throughout history. These relics remind us that humans have always sought ways to express themselves creatively.