Fancy Collection (page 40)

Street Trades / Fancy Ware
Two men dealing in " fancy ware" attract the interest of a young mother and her daughters

Fairy Fancy Dress Photo
A girl in a fairy costume. Her short, white dress has sequinned sleeves & belt. Also: white stockings & court shoes with roses, a crown, wand & fingerless mittens

Connie Gilchrist / Fancy
CONNIE GILCHRIST English actress as a young girl, posing in costume: she left the stage in the late 1880s to become Countess of Orkney

Children / Party 1891
Children in fancy dress costume, greeting each other at a party

Fancy Waistcoat 1828
Blue cut-away coat, gigot sleeves, hip pockets, gold buttons, high stand-fall collar, patterned waistcoat, pleated shirt front with gold buttons. Back view included

Fancy Hats for 1919
Five styles of cap for the summer resembling bathing caps, berets and turbans. Ornamented with bows large & small, a rose or a pom-pon they are very becoming

Poultry in a Yard
A somewhat drab cock and hen eye a very fancy pair... (Gallus species)

Fancy Dress Outfit
The Ping Pong Girl : A novel fancy dress costume, a gay look for January parties. Though striking in effect, it can quite easily be made from cheap materials

Fancy Dress Hats
These three young women model the latest ideas for what to wear for a head-dress party - very becoming tricorn hats! Made of panne velvet, with ninon veils under the chin

Diaogonal Jumper 1936
A sports jumper hand-knitted in graduated horizontal stripes over which are diagonal lines of fancy open stitch following the diagonal button fastening on the back

Diamond Pattern Jumper
A short sleeved jumper in a fancy stitch with a diamond pattern worked in 3 colours. It opens to the welt & fastens with 3 buttons

Theatrical Costume 1890S
Margaret Corneille (possibly an actress) wears a theatrical looking costume with arrow headed, strap shaped applied trimmings & sequin adorned diamond shaped straps & belt Date: late 1890s

Six Snowmen
This is how a party of merrymakers appeared in the streets during a mirthful celebration in Berlin. Date: 1932

Board Game Seller 18C
A French tabletier: dealer in fancy goods of ivory, ebony, etc, including chess and backgammon sets

Tiger Bares Teeth
Tiger : So you fancy the waitress, do you ? Then look out for my claws !

Custom / France / Shrovetide
A shrovetide parade in France

Lady in Military Dress
A woman in a fancy dress costume based on a mans military uniform which includes a jacket with epaulettes & braid, a black stock, tricorne hat & sword

ROMAN CAMP of the Praetorian Guard, the household guards of the Roman emperors, an elite force with very fancy housing

The Power of Fancy
THE POWER OF FANCY A dreamer conjures forth strange visions

SAUTE PAN
A high-sided frying pan made for sauteing potatoes or anything else you fancy to perfection

Fancy Dress Ideas
Fancy yourself as a Greek goddess ? an American cowgirl sporting a rifle ? a Pierrette ? a lady writer ? or just a splash of colour ?

Fancy Dress Party, 1854
A fancy dress party

Childs Costume Party / 79
Children going downstairs to a Christmas costume party

Children in Fancy Dress
An overture - boy and girl in pierrot costume take a fancy to one another

Stafford Pageant / Clown
Stafford Pageant - Clown collecting money

Lavish carnival in Nice, France
A lavish carnival in Nice, in the South of France. Revellers descend a grand staircase while others mingle with the crowds and have a jolly time

Two carnival characters having fun
Two carnival characters in France, having fun

Futuristic underwater fancy dress ball
A futuristic underwater fancy dress ball, with people in diving helmets observing and couples in frog costumes dancing

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Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with the captivating allure of "fancy". From the regal Fancy Pigeon Breeds, adorned in vibrant plumage, to the iconic Sobranie cigarettes advertisement that exuded timeless glamour in 1963. Transport yourself to the enchanting Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall, where festivities filled the air with joyous melodies and colorful costumes during that memorable August of 1993. Witness the breathtaking sight of racing pigeons taking flight as they embark on their journey towards victory. Immerse yourself in an era gone by with The Bright Young People's mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding. A whimsical celebration reminiscent of a bygone era filled with opulence and grandeur. Marvel at an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia, adorned with exquisite vignettes that tell tales from distant lands. Travel back to New Year's Eve Party at Chelsea Arts Ball in 1923, where revelers danced under shimmering lights while embracing the spirit of merriment and new beginnings. Experience the pulsating energy of The Carnival in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - a kaleidoscope of colors and rhythms that ignite your senses. Unleash your creativity with a pirate knitting pattern - a delightful twist on traditional crafts for those seeking adventure even within their stitches. Discover hidden gems through William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "The Sites of London, " capturing both architectural marvels and charming nooks tucked away amidst bustling streets. Marvel at The Carson Mansion standing tall like a beacon of Victorian splendor amidst Eureka, California - its intricate details whispering stories from another time. Step into Princes Park during Liverpool's extravagant fancy fair held in August 1849; witness stalls brimming with treasures as laughter fills the air. "Fancy" encapsulates moments frozen in time - each hint offering glimpses into worlds steeped in beauty, imagination, and the pursuit of refined experiences.