Costume Collection (page 5)

Annie in corn field, Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1903
A young woman, Annie Bosustow, sits in the mown corn. Annie was one of a family of 13 born at Crowgey. Crowgey Farm was owned by Sampson Bosustow at this time

A view towards Carn Bosavern from near New Downs, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view north west near the New Downs end of Churchtown across the fields towards Carn Bosavern. Carrallack is to the right of the hill and Green Lane (later South Place) is on the far left

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury (1528 - 1590)
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y00857

Court Jester dressed in red and blue wearing bells, stepping forward

MEXICO: NUN, 16th CENTURY. Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, niece of Hernan Cortes, dressed elaborately for her entry into the convent which she founded in Mexico City. Oil on canvas, Mexican, 18th century

Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Russian theatre and ballet designer, for Iskander (Vaslav Nijinsky) in The Peri, music by Paul Dukas, 1912. Watercolour and gouache on paper

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for flamenco dancers for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for the flamenco dancers for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

Cissbury and Findon, near Worthing c.1895. Cissbury Ring in background, three women stand on Church Hill in the foreground, looking across the valley at the view towards Cissbury

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini overpowers Eugene Pallette in Terror Island, 1920

MANET: SPANISH COSTUME. Young Woman Reclining in Spanish Costume. Oil on canvas, 1862

MEXICAN COWBOYS in one of Buffalo Bills Wild West Shows: oil over a photograph, c. 1900

BLACKFOOT SINGERS, c1913. A group of Blackfoot men and one woman singing in front of a tepee. Photograph, c1913

THE MARX BROTHERS, 1932. Groucho (left) and Chico Marx in Horse Feathers, 1932

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, 1933. Roscoe Karns as Tweedledee (at left) with Jack Oakie as Tweedledum in the 1933 film version of Alice in Wonderland

FLASH GORDON, 1936. The Emperor Ming, played by Charles Middleton

TELEPHONE BOOTH, 1920s. Colleen Moore in a 1920s silent movie still

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO. The Wolf Man (Lon Chaney, Jr. ) goes after Wilbur (Lou Costello)
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO. The Wolf Man (Lon Chaney, Jr.) goes after Wilbur (Lou Costello) in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, 1948

ANITA EKBERG (1931- ). Swedish cinema actress. Publicity still from Artists and Models, 1955

The Revd. Dr. Charles Wharton aka Portrait of Revd. Charles Wharton of America, by Edward Francis Burney
Upper body portait of a portly man studying a book entitled Essays on Truth. He wears a blue frock coat and black waistcoat. His left hand is tucked into the waistcoat. Signed bottom left

Wolf-skins disguising Native American hunters
Native Americans in wolf skins stalking buffalo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 20th century illustration

Navy Cut cigarettes, 1927=28
Players counter card in the shape of the full-length profile of a naval officer. His insignia suggest he is a commander. His left hand is in his pocket

One After Another, Players Please, 1956
Players Navy Cut Cigarettes rectangular counter-card featuring an illustration of four open packets of 20 Navy Cut Cigarettes Medium standing up domino-style

Navy sailor cut-out, 1954
Players Navy Cut cut-out counter-card of a sailor leaning against a wooden post reading a paper. The sailor wears full navy coloured naval uniform

Navy Cut Medium cigarettes, 1924
Players Navy Cut Medium cigarettes in three, tiered sections. The back section is the tallest and comprises packs of cigarettes

Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, smiling and looking at the camera, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Maori Poi dancers, Waitangi, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A supposed Holy man dressed as Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, posing for photographs, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Queen Anne of Cleves
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Tim Snelgars Victorian wheelchair is pushed by Miss Sue Gwilt, Mrs Katie Setter, Miss Olga Hooper and Miss Freda Bromhead at Clifton fair. 23rd July 1979

Cilla Black outside the Birmingham Hippodrome theatre, where she was performing in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. 18th October 1983

Actor Christopher Lee well protected from the weather during filming of Ivanhoe for the BBC on location at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland on 12th September 1996

Town Criers - Town Crier Championships Llandovery. Graeme Smith, Town Crier for Llandovery practising his cry. 29th April 1995

John Inman a cast member of Are you being served pictured during the shooting of their Christmas show. 6th December 1976. John Inman Molly Sugden

Battling it out at the Castle Keep, Robin Hood, Anne Nolan and Sheriff Basil Soper from the pantomime Babes in The Wood which is playing at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle

A participant in the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

Hayball family, from a Collodian negative by Arthur Hayball, photographed on the backsteps of 50 (later 112)
Mr and Mrs John Hayball, Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayball and Mrs Hannah Hayball with her daughters Edith, Miriam and Laura on the backsteps of 50 (later 112) Hanover Street

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

ZIEGFELD FOLLIES, c1920. Ziegfeld Follies chorus girls from the 1920s. Photograph, c1920

Asia, Indonesia, Bali. Indonesia, Bali, Ubud. Two-person Daragon creature meets Masked dancer in performance at the traditional Barong dance at Ubud Palace

THE PARISIAN MODEL, c1905. Chorus girls and teddy bears on stage in the musical comedy The Parisian Model. Photograph, c1905

REMINGTON: FRONTIERSMEN. I took ye for an Injin. Drawing, 1890, by Frederic Remington

Watching the frontier IC048 / 025
Hadrians Wall. Reconstruction line drawing of soldiers keeping watch. Based on Denton Hall Turret (7b) in Newcastle upon Tyne. Attributed to Philip Corke. c.1985 - c.2000. hadrian

BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a painting, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

BEDROOM SCENE, 1920s. A silent movie still, 1920s

TARZAN THE MIGHTY, 1928. Frank Merrill in the title role and Natalie Kingston in Tarzan the Mighty, 1928

Buffalo dance performed by Indians from Laguna Pueblo on 4th July, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Manchester City players dressed in costume fot their Christmas Pantomome " Aladdin". They are L-R: Mike Summerbee, Tony Book, Francis Lee and in front Joe Corrigan December 1971

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"Unveiling the Timeless Artistry: A Journey through Costume" Step into a world of Gypsy Splendour as Laura Knight's brushstrokes bring Elsie on Hassan to life, adorned in vibrant and intricate garments. Marvel at the Gold mask of Tutankhamun, a mesmerizing relic from ancient Egypt that showcases the opulence and grandeur of their costume traditions. Transport yourself to Perranporth beach in 1922, where surfers donned their casual yet stylish attire, capturing the essence of summertime fashion. Travel back in time to Polperro in the 1860s-1870s, where four fishermen proudly display their rugged outfits, reflecting both practicality and tradition. Enter the realm of nostalgia with Sailor from 1955's Players Please collection; his uniform exudes charm and adventure on high seas. Witness the haunting presence of a Plague doctor from centuries past. This eerie costume serves as a reminder of humanity's struggle against disease throughout history. Indulge in laughter alongside Laurel and Hardy, whose timeless comedic genius is enhanced by their iconic costumes that have become synonymous with comedy itself. Experience chills down your spine as Lon Chaney Jr. Embodies The Wolfman's terrifying persona through his transformative costume design - an embodiment of horror cinema at its finest. Immerse yourself in living history during a Civil War re-enactment near Edgehill. Witness participants meticulously recreate period costumes, paying homage to those who lived through tumultuous times. Take a stroll through Victorian London captured beautifully in OP15919 photograph. The diverse array of costumes worn by individuals reflects societal norms and aspirations during this era. Celebrate American cowboy culture alongside Roy Rogers (1912-1998) as he poses elegantly with his beloved horse Trigger – an emblematic figure dressed impeccably for every rodeo performance. Costume transcends time and place; it tells stories woven within fabric, capturing the essence of individuals and eras.