Fancy Dress Collection (page 3)

Czar of Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706568 Czar of Russia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, 1570. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706411 Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, 1570. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706378 Portuguese man and woman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705319 An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Normand bearded, wearing a green tunic hemmed with gold and a purple coat, has a scarlet lining, fastened on the chest
FLO4707849 Normand bearded, wearing a green tunic hemmed with gold and a purple coat, has a scarlet lining, fastened on the chest

Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706036 Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Merchant's wife from Denmark. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705281 Merchant's wife from Denmark. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Woman of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705332 Woman of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era

Masquerade party in a grand mirrored ballroom or Galerie des Glaces, 18th century
FLO4657113 Masquerade party in a grand mirrored ballroom or Galerie des Glaces, 18th century. Chromolithograph after Charles Nicholas Cochin from Paul Lacroix The Eighteenth Century

A Pictorial: the Last Syllables, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the Last Syllables, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

The Artist's Daughter in Fancy Dress, 1916. Creator: Laurits Tuxen
The Artist's Daughter in Fancy Dress, 1916. (One of Laurits two daughters, Nina and Yvonne.)

Fashion Plate (Danish Fancy Dress Worn at the Prince Regents Fête), 1819. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Danish Fancy Dress Worn at the Prince Regents Fete), 1819

Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866

Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847

Portrait of a Lady in Turkish Fancy Dress, c1790. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Portrait of a Lady in Turkish Fancy Dress, c1790

Day of the Dead, San Diego, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Day of the Dead, San Diego, California, USA, 2022. Traditional Mexican-influenced colourful and elaborate skull decorated for the Day of the Dead celebrations (1 November), San Diego, California, USA

Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Monsieur Royer Colas as an elderly marchioness of the old court. From Bal de la Cour, plate i

Masks Confronting Death, 1888. Artist: James Ensor
Masks Confronting Death, 1888. Museum of Modern Art, New York City

U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896

Bal Masqué in the Zwanenburgerstraat (diary, March 26), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Bal Masque in the Zwanenburgerstraat (diary, March 26), 1805-1808

A Fancy-Dress Ball, 1704-1711. Creator: Benoit Le Coffre
A Fancy-Dress Ball, 1704-1711

Shower of Bon-Bons on the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Shower of Bon-Bons on the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Paris celebrates the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne

Costumes from the Fancy-Dress Ball, in Aid of the Royal Academy of Music, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Costumes from the Fancy-Dress Ball, in Aid of the Royal Academy of Music, 1856....superb dresses worn by those members of the female aristocracy...The Countess of Jersey as "Night"

The Fancy Dress Ball of the Royal Academy of Music at the Hanover-Square Rooms, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Fancy Dress Ball of the Royal Academy of Music at the Hanover-Square Rooms, 1856. Party in London. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896

Children's Fancy-Dress Ball given by the Viscountess Stratford de Redcliffe, at the British Embassy, at Pera, 1856. Party thrown by the wife of the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire

The Sultan at the Fancy-Dress Ball given by the Viscountess Stratford de Redcliffe, at the British E Creator: Unknown
The Sultan at the Fancy-Dress Ball given by the Viscountess Stratford de Redcliffe, at the British Embassy, at Pera, 1856

A Roman Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
A Roman Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847

Cocher, Cocher!... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Cocher, Cocher!... 19th century. Carnival of 1858. Man in fancy dress asks coachman to take him back to the race/competition

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 26, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday April 26, 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Fancy Fair at the Athenaeum, Camden Road, in aid of the North West London Hospital, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Fair at the Athenaeum, Camden Road, in aid of the North West London Hospital, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Girl dressed in a pierrot costume with a small black dog on her lap, between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Girl dressed in a pierrot costume with a small black dog on her lap, between 1900 and 1920

Frances Benjamin Johnston (right), full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with... c1880 - 1900
Frances Benjamin Johnston (right), full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with false moustache, posed with two unidentified women, one of whom is also dressed as a man, between 1880 and 1900

Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with false... c1890 - 1900
Frances Benjamin Johnston, full-length self-portrait dressed as a man with false moustache, posed with bicycle, facing left, between 1890 and 1900

Deverow child, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Deverow child, between 1910 and 1917
Deverow child, between 1910 and 1917. Boy in Roman dress driving a chariot pulled by ponies, USA

Fancy Dress Ball at the Prince's Hall, Piccadilly, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Dress Ball at the Prince's Hall, Piccadilly. For the benefit of the Chelsea Hospital for Women - Coming down from supper, 1886. From "The Graphic

Le Bal (The Costume Ball) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1827/40. Creator: Unknown
Le Bal (The Costume Ball) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1827/40. Designed by George Zipelius after Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier. Detail from a larger artwork

Child's Soldier Suit, c. 1938. Creator: Adele Brooks
Child's Soldier Suit, c. 1938

Halloween party at Shafter migrant camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Halloween party at Shafter migrant camp, California

The children at Halloween party in Shafter migrant camp, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The children crowd and push to reach the refreshments at Halloween party in Shafter migrant camp. California

Lichfield "Greenhill Bower" - Sergeants at Mace, Sword Bearer, Crier, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lichfield "Greenhill Bower" - Sergeants at Mace, Sword Bearer, Crier, 1850. Annual tradition: This very ancient festival was celebrated...with more than its usual ceremonies

Six dressed-up youngsters, one of the young people plays the guitar, 1910-1920. Creator: Hans Per Persson
Six dressed-up youngsters, one of the young people plays the guitar, 1910-1920

The Preston Guild Festival: costume ball in the Guild Assembly Room, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Preston Guild Festival: costume ball in the Guild Assembly Room, 1862. The ball took place on Friday in the fine centre hall of the Corn Exchange, which was tastefully fitted up for the occasion

Costume of a revolutionary commoner or sans culotte, 1793. 1825 (lithograph)
7237140 Costume of a revolutionary commoner or sans culotte, 1793. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a commoner or sans culotte)

Brian May arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

John Reid (Elton Johns Manager), and guest arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Elton John arriving at his 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Lily Savage arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

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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.