Fancy Collection (page 7)

Mac Beardall, Doug Frazer and Dennis Wright dressed as skin-clad savages in the aftermath of the H-bomb on the Westminster College float at a procession of London students in aid of the National

The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933

Fancy dress costume, Watteau style dress Date: circa 1880

Fancy dress costume, The Witch Date: circa 1880

Comic postcard, Two plump women meet outside food shop Date: 20th century

Advert for Brinsmead Pianos 1899
Lovely advertisement for leading piano manufacturer, John Brinsmead and Sons, showing a lady at a piano, playing in a procession of children at a fancy dress party. Delightful. Date: 1889

Comic postcard, Scotsman dressed as Napoleon at fancy dress ball Date: 20th century

Draycott, Cotswold village, celebrating Coronation
Draycott, Cotswold village, fancy dress procession led by Blockley Brass Band celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Page from The Sketch reporting on an anonymous Watteau party in fact arranged by Heather Pilkington and Olivia Wyndham. Attendees

Knutsford May Day Festival, the Children (b / w photo)
3091505 Knutsford May Day Festival, the Children (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knutsford May Day Festival, the Children)

Gerald du Maurier in A Kiss for Cinderella, a fancy in three acts by J M Barrie, at Wyndhams Theatre, London. Date: circa 1916

Illustration for marzipan brochure (colour photo)
3098176 Illustration for marzipan brochure (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for marzipan brochure (colour photo)
3098175 Illustration for marzipan brochure (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonial children in fancy dress with Indian nannies Date: circa 1900s

Comic postcard, Second Hand Whatnot For Sale with finely turned legs and fancy drawers Date: early 20th century

Front cover of The Sketch featuring engaged couple, actress Frances Doble, and sir Anthony Lindsay-Hogg wearing rather bizarre and ill-advised costume

Alfred Tennyson (engraving)
3099785 Alfred Tennyson (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Tennyson. Illustration for Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day)

A photograph of a young woman called Lily, dressed up as Aladdin, either for a fancy dress or event, or perhaps a pantomime. Date: 1927

Pearly King - or Pearly Prince? Little boy in fancy dress
A little boy posing for his photograph in a Pearly King costume. Date: 1920s

O Susie, is you going for a bathe or to a fancy dress ball? A topical postcard commenting on the fashion for flamboyant beach pyjamas in the 1920s and 30s. Date: c.1930

Two boys, dressed as Pierrot, sticking their tongues out (b / w photo)
3092883 Two boys, dressed as Pierrot, sticking their tongues out (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two boys, dressed as Pierrot)

Advert for the London couture house of Jane March, 1925 showing a jumper suit in a fancy check Date: 1925

An art deco sketch of A Spring Fancy showing dancers in the countryside Date: 1925

Senorita Lili de Alvarez, Spains lady tennis champion at a recent fancy dress ball at the Carlton Hotel, St Moritz, 1925 Date: 1925

Fancy Dress - Little girl dressed as a fairy
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Men and women dressed up in Japanese costume
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Fancy Dress Costume
Fancy dress costume created entirely from cloth books. Creator: James Henderson Date: 1910

A small boy (or girl) dressed in a turban and harem pants in an Arabian Nights style fancy dress. Date: 1940s

A person sitting in a back yard dressed up as Charlie Chaplin. Date: c. 1918
A person sitting in a back yard dressed up as Charlie Chaplin. Date: c.1918

A sweet little girl dressed up in a fairy costume. Shes standing on a rather nice rug in the garden. Date: c.1920s

Lovely photograph of a little boy in a pierrot costume. Date: 1920s

Two women pose for a photograph in identical fancy dress costumes, given patriotic flair with Union Jack skirts. Date: late 1920s

A little girl does the splits in a jolly stage costume of striped trousers and top hat. Date: 1930s

Costumes at the "Healtheries"(engraving)
1616530 Costumes at the " Healtheries" (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes at the " Healtheries")

Members of the London Sketch Club in costume for an unemployed supper in 1905. Date: 1905

R. I. Historical costume ball by John Hassall
Scenes from the historical costume ball of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, with the various history-themed entertainments, devised by Master of Ceremonies, John Hassall

Six delightful young ladies - actually men dressed up as women. They do look rather fetching though. Date: 1920s

Double page spread from The Tatler, reporting on Captain Neil MacEacheans novel party held at Brook Street, where well-knowns dressed up as living celebrities

Dog-Fancying and Dog-Painting (engraving)
1595904 Dog-Fancying and Dog-Painting (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog-Fancying and Dog-Painting)

A review on the Square of the Invalides, 1835. Woman in pink dress with canezou shawl, straw bonnet and parasol. French cavalry and infantry parade on the Esplanade des Invalides

Young English gentlemen racing four-horse carriages on a road. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann

English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century. Facey Romford raising his hat and shouting while Mrs Lucy Somerville sits sidesaddle on her mount. The view

Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs
Woman in costume as the Oracle des Champs in dress decorated with hearts, daisies and flowers, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium
Woman in costume as an Aquarium with dress decorated with fish, coral, seaweed and shells, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as a page in La Mascotte, 1880s
Woman in costume as a page in La Mascotte at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1880s. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as a Marotte (jesters stick) for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo, 1879
Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo performed at the Theatre de la Renaissance, 1879. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1879

French soprano Caroline Carvalho in Faust
Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, French soprano, in the role of Marguerite in Charles Gounods Faust at the Theatre de l Opera, 1870s. Handcoloured lithograph by A

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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.