Elaborately Collection

Ballet / Firebird 1914
An elaborately dressed woman with a firebird on her hand: a design influenced by the recent Diaghilev ballet, with music by Stravinsky

Chantry of Henry V
An elaborately carved chantry chapel in Westminster Abbey was built above between 1437 and 1450

French Velocipede C1820
An elaborately dressed man embarks on a velocipede ride, to the amazement of a lady spectator

Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, comic singer and dancer
Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, toe dancer and wooden shoe dancer. A comic singer with a reputation for sauciness. Here depicted in a toe dancing pose wearing ballet shoes

Dorothy Ward music hall and musical comedy star 1890-1987
Dorothy Ward billed on the music halls as the ?Queen of Musical Comedy?. Pantomime principal boy. Holding out the skirt of an elaborately fringed dress. Hat with long tassel and feathers

Ballroom Equipment and Decoration for Simmonds Bros, London
Advert for Ballroom Equipement and Decoration for Simmonds Bros, London, December 1922, with a view of an elaborately decorated ballroom Date: 1923

At The Window
A portrait painting of an elaborately dressed young lady, holding a green fan, as she sits by the window, with a round tray of fruit and tea waiting for her. Date: circa 1919

The Home Magazine Advertisement
An advertisement for the release a number of The Home, an Australian quartlerly magazine, featuring two women dressed elaborately on some cushions, beside a table bearing fruit. Date: circa 1924

W. T. Baker & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for W. T. Baker & Co. Ltd, specialists in engraving, printing and advert design. The image shows that of an elaborately dressed lady, making a grand arrival

HOUSE OF LORDS The Thrones, under an elaborately panelled and tabernacled canopy - a new chair is made for each successive monarch Date: 1850

Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length
659277 Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length, Wearing a Black Costume, Gold Chain, and an Elaborate Headdress, Holding a Book and a Rose Bud, (oil on panel) by Bruyn

Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing Three-Quarter Length, Wearing an Elaborately
659385 Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing Three-Quarter Length, Wearing an Elaborately Embroidered Costume, Before a Window, a Landscape Beyond, (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto

Portrait of a Lady, standing three quarter length, wearing an Elaborate Black Costume
827972 Portrait of a Lady, standing three quarter length, wearing an Elaborate Black Costume, a White Ruff, and Lace Cuffs, holding a Gold Chain and a Pair of Gloves, 1633 (oil on panel) by Eliasz

King Francis I of France (1494-1547)
5855268 King Francis I of France (1494-1547) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: King Francis I of France (1494-1547)

Portrait of a Lady Said to be of the Contarini Family, Bust Length
659378 Portrait of a Lady Said to be of the Contarini Family, Bust Length, Wearing an Elaborate Dress with Jewels and a Pearl Necklace and Earrings, (oil on canvas) by Montemezzano

An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man (b / w photo)
5990342 An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elaborately Tattooed Japanese Man)

Benedetto Caliari (1538|1598)
5855295 Benedetto Caliari (1538|1598) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Benedetto Caliari (1538|1598), Italian artist. wearing an elaboratetly embroidered silk tunic

Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive
990930 Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive, wearing knickerbockers and a turban, playing a tambourine, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

The Opera House, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092341 The Opera House, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera House, Cape Town)

Portrait of a Girl, Full-Length, in a Grey Satin Dress with Elaborate Floral Embroidery
652127 Portrait of a Girl, Full-Length, in a Grey Satin Dress with Elaborate Floral Embroidery, Beside a Basket of Flowers on a Table, a Wooded Landscape Beyond, (oil on canvas) by Dandrige

A ceiling fragment, decorated with elaborate scrolls and foliate devices
1195260 A ceiling fragment, decorated with elaborate scrolls and foliate devices, 1906-1908 (plaster) by Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924)

A Courtship Cake Date: 1935

Dress of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603.. She wears a high lace ruff and cuffs, elaborately jeweled bodice, belt and headdress. Stubbs, Stow, portrait at Henham, described by Miss

Mayan Ruins - Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza - a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archaeological site is located in Tinum Municipality, Yucatan State, Mexico

Las Monjas - Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico
Las Monjas (nicknamed The Nunnery Quadrangle by the Spanish) - Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico - actually a Government Palace with elaborately carved facades on both the inside and outside faces

Casa del Gobernador (Governors Palace) Uxmal Yucatan Mexico
Casa del Gobernador (Governors Palace), Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico. Date: circa 1940s

A member of the Hadendoa or Hadendowa tribe in Africa. These Beja people gained the the name Fuzzy-Wuzzy among British troops during the Mahdist War, due to their elaborately styled hair

Hindiyah Barrage 48 miles S. E Baghdad Picturesque river
Hindiyah Barrage. About 48 miles S.E. of Baghdad. Picturesque river boats elaborately painted. 1932, Iraq, al-Hindiyah, Al-Hindiyah

Saint Finbarres Cathedral, Cork City, Co Cork, Ireland

T. Marys Cathedral, Kilkenny City, Co Kilkenny, Ireland

St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Alexander the Great: the marriage of Europe and Asia
Alexander the Great celebrates the symbolic union of Europe with Asia with a five day wedding feast, in which he and 92 of his generals wed Persian noblewomen

Hindu Juggernaut Car - Ceremony at Colombo
Hindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)

Elaborately carved stern of a Burmese Boat / Barge. Date: circa 1908

Costume / Asia Minor
ANCIENT ASIA MINOR Protective clothing and weaponry of Warriors and the elaborately patterned clothing of man and a woman of rank. Date: B.C

Court Dress
English court dress stills employs the use of hoops to hold out the elaborately ornamented skirts even though they had fallen out of use for fashionable dress. Date: 1800

Hair Styles / Bon Ton / 1840
A selection of hairstyles, mainly women s, with elaborately curled locks and ringlets and a woman with a large muff. Date: 1840

Racial / Zulu Man Close-Up
A close-up photograph of a Zulu man in profile wearing a large white headdress. Date: 1936

Zulu Warriors / Standing Guard
Line of Zulu warriors holding their shields aloft infront of a Zulu settlement. Date: 1936

Zulu Soldiers / War Clothing
Three Zulu soldiers having donned War clothing and clutching spears and shields. Date: 1936

Group of Zulu Men
A seated group of spectacularly dressed Zulus. Date: 1936

Seated Zulu Men
Zulu men sit and watch something, seemingly captivated. Date: 1936

Head goddess New Kingdom Ramesside Dynasty 19
Head, goddess, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca, 12951270 B.C, Egypt, quartzite, H, 16.2 cm, 6 3/8, head, statue, unidentified female, deity, gender, suggested, lack, beard, simple hairstyle

Genoese 17th Century, Italian (17th century), An Elaborately Sculpted Frame, pen and brown ink with gray and red-brown wash on laid paper

Gates of the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti
The elaborately-decorated gates/entrance to the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti. The name of Francois C. Antoine Simon (aka Antoine Simon) (18431923)

Sri Lanka - Colombo - Hindu Juggernaut Procession
Hindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)

Traditional costume from Valencia, Spain
Traditional costumes from Valencia, Spain. Date: 1910s

Hindu Temple, Singapore Date: circa 1950s

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"Elaborately Unveiling the Artistic Tapestry of History: From Ballet to Music Halls" Step into a world where elegance and grandeur intertwine, as we embark on a journey through time, exploring the intricacies of artistry in its most elaborate forms. In 1914, the mesmerizing ballet "Firebird" took center stage, captivating audiences with its ethereal movements and enchanting storytelling. The dancers gracefully wove their way through a tapestry of emotions, leaving spectators spellbound. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves within the Chantry of Henry V. Its elaborately adorned walls whispered tales of past glory and noble aspirations, transporting us to an era steeped in regal splendor. Amidst this historical panorama emerges a French Velocipede from around 1820 - an ingeniously crafted contraption that revolutionized transportation. Its intricate design showcased human ingenuity at its finest. Delving deeper into the realm of entertainment, we encounter Chung Ling Soo (real name William Robinson), a master illusionist who captivated audiences with his mind-boggling tricks and elaborate performances. His enigmatic presence left spectators questioning reality itself. The ballroom equipment and decoration for Simmonds Bros in London exuded opulence beyond compare. Every detail meticulously designed to create an atmosphere fit for royalty; it was here that dreams were transformed into reality on dance floors bathed in shimmering lights. Peering through "At The Window, " we catch glimpses of everyday life frozen in time – moments suspended within frames that tell stories untold but deeply felt by those captured within them. Advertisements from The Home Magazine beckon us towards domestic bliss - showcasing elegant interiors adorned with luxurious furnishings that epitomize sophistication and refinement. W. T Baker & Co's advertisement invites us to indulge our senses with their exquisite products - each item crafted with meticulous attention to detail; they are a testament to the artistry that lies within everyday objects.