Fancy Dress Collection (page 13)

Uniform of the Life Guards, the King of Frances Household Caval 1825 (lithograph)
7237213 Uniform of the Life Guards, the King of Frances Household Caval 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniform of a soldier of the Life Guards)

Costume of a French dandy or Incroyable, Directoire era, 1795. 1825 (lithograph)
7237211 Costume of a French dandy or Incroyable, Directoire era, 1795. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a French dandy or Incroyable)

Fashonable woman reading a letter on a chaise longue, Directoire 1825 (lithograph)
7237202 Fashonable woman reading a letter on a chaise longue, Directoire 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon Bonaparte in the uniform of the First Consul, 1799. 1825 (lithograph)
7237199 Napoleon Bonaparte in the uniform of the First Consul, 1799. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremonial costume of a deputy of the Council of Five Hundred, 1 1825 (lithograph)
7237180 Ceremonial costume of a deputy of the Council of Five Hundred, 1 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph)
7237163 Student (officer) at the Revolutionary military school, Ecole de 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rear view of the dress of a fashionable woman, French Revolution 1825 (lithograph)
7237156 Rear view of the dress of a fashionable woman, French Revolution 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officer in uniform of the Bearn Regiment, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237141 Officer in uniform of the Bearn Regiment, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer in uniform of the Bearn Regiment)

A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print)
7237135 A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it)

Fashionable women in short capes and full skirts, Paris, 1895. 1929 lithograph)
7237064 Fashionable women in short capes and full skirts, Paris, 1895. 1929 lithograph) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashionable French dandy, 1812. 1825 (lithograph)
7237014 Fashionable French dandy, 1812. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable French dandy, Napoleonic era, 1812)

Uniform of the 1st Regiment of Carabiniers-a-Cheval, 1812. 1825 (lithograph)
7237000 Uniform of the 1st Regiment of Carabiniers-a-Cheval, 1812. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme. 1825 (lithograph)
7236976 Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme (1775-1844)

Charles-Philippe, later King Charles X of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236961 Charles-Philippe, later King Charles X of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Philippe, Count of Artois)

French woman in winter fashion, First Empire, 1814. 1825 (lithograph)
7236933 French woman in winter fashion, First Empire, 1814. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French woman in winter fashion, First Empire, 1814)

Uniform of an officer of the Mamelukes in Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph)
7236927 Uniform of an officer of the Mamelukes in Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor in military uniform, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236904 Emperor in military uniform, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor in military uniform, ancient Rome)

Costume of a mounted lancer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236897 Costume of a mounted lancer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman hastatus or mounted lancer, ancient Rome)

Nobleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572. 1825 (lithograph)
7236882 Nobleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry I, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Count of Eu, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236881 Henry I, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Count of Eu, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry I, Prince of Joinville)

Mace-bearer or massier of the University of Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236877 Mace-bearer or massier of the University of Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236872 Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome)

A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236870 A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Mariette, Jean (1660-1742); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masked ball, 17th century)

Roman woman from a Patrician family, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236860 Roman woman from a Patrician family, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman woman from a Patrician family, ancient Rome)

French lady in semi-formal costume, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236852 French lady in semi-formal costume, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French lady in semi-formal costume, 1580s)

Henri, Duke of Joyeuse, 1563-1608. 1825 (lithograph)
7236759 Henri, Duke of Joyeuse, 1563-1608. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri, Duke of Joyeuse, 1563-1608)

A wealthy Roman citizen in palla, toga, and sandals. 1796 (engraving)
7236757 A wealthy Roman citizen in palla, toga, and sandals. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236753 King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry III of France, 1551-1589)

Two Roman consuls seated on thrones in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236880 Two Roman consuls seated on thrones in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Roman consuls seated on thrones in ancient Rome)

Aedile in toga, tunic and sandals, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236851 Aedile in toga, tunic and sandals, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aedile in toga, tunic and sandals, ancient Rome)

Lictor with fasces, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236784 Lictor with fasces, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lictor with fasces, ancient Rome)

Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving)
7236782 Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236749 Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice)

Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around her head
FLO4658353 Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around her head, and a symmetrical motley of patterns of gold braid and embroidery

Peasant girl of the environs of Kell am See, Germany, 19th century. She wears a small bonnet over her long pigtails
FLO4658026 Peasant girl of the environs of Kell am See, Germany, 19th century. She wears a small bonnet over her long pigtails, and carries a straw hat decorated with knots

Young woman of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 19th century. Her dress is notable for the thick troche or bourrelet
FLO4657817 Young woman of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 19th century. Her dress is notable for the thick troche or bourrelet hat, and her footless stockings

Marie Anne Cuppi, Miss La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770. She wears a small cap, ruff collar
FLO4657620 Marie Anne Cuppi, Miss La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770. She wears a small cap, ruff collar, dress with laced bodice, lace sleeves tied with ribbons

Young girl of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with regular loops of ribbon
FLO4657864 Young girl of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with regular loops of ribbon, her apron bib is decorated with floral laces, and her apron is striped

18th century French ladiess fashion and hair style, 1876 (engraving)
3793695 18th century French ladiess fashion and hair style, 1876 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: 18th century French ladies fashion and hair styles during reign of Louis XV)

Ancient statue of two young men, Rome. 1779 (engraving)
7237422 Ancient statue of two young men, Rome. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient statue of two young men, Rome)

Le Conseiller des Dames, March 1913 (Pochoir print)
7243110 Le Conseiller des Dames, March 1913 (Pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 16.2x13.3 cm; (add.info.: Robe et Manteau pour le Theatre, Gazette du Bon Ton. - N 5, Mars 1913)

Marble statue of the Roman goddess Flora with garland. 1779 (engraving)
7237431 Marble statue of the Roman goddess Flora with garland. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of Flora with garland)

Statue of a Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra. 1779 (engraving)
7237407 Statue of a Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Ariadne, also known as Cleopatra)

A caryatid from an unknown building in Rome. 1779 (engraving)
7237396 A caryatid from an unknown building in Rome. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: A caryatid)

Catherine Josephine Duchesnois (engraving)
1721871 Catherine Josephine Duchesnois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Catherine-Josephine Duchesnois, nee Rafin, often simply called Mademoiselle Duchesnois)

Young woman of Bujaruelo, Aragon, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a white kerchief tied over her long hair
FLO4658319 Young woman of Bujaruelo, Aragon, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a white kerchief tied over her long hair braided with ribbon, a red fichu, laced corset

Young girl from the environs of Bamberg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century
FLO4658240 Young girl from the environs of Bamberg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. In her Sunday clothes on her way to church, holding a prayer book, with her throat covered by a scarf

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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.