Fancy Dress Collection (page 7)

French actress Huguette Duflos (1887-1982) assaulted on the release of a theatre in Paris by a madman
XEE4187775 French actress Huguette Duflos (1887-1982) assaulted on the release of a theatre in Paris by a madman. Illustration taken from " Le petit journal illustrious" of 1931

The Night of the Three Kings at Puerta del Sol, Madrid, 1839 (oil on canvas)
IND146632 The Night of the Three Kings at Puerta del Sol, Madrid, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Castelaro y Perea, Jose (1801-73); Museo Municipal, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Portrait of Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934) 1906 (oil on canvas)
IND65001 Portrait of Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934) 1906 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 91x127.5 cm; Diputacion General de Aragon, Zaragoza

Take no hitofushi, Yaguchi, 1897 (woodblock print, ink & colour on paper)
425510 Take no hitofushi, Yaguchi, 1897 (woodblock print, ink & colour on paper) by Chikanobu, Toyohara (1838-1912); 35.9 -- 71.6 cm; Arthur M

Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c. 1875 (colour engraving)
1730060 Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c.1875 (colour engraving) by Sand, Maurice (1823-1889); (add.info.: Gros Rene)

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Robinson Crusoe, 1893 (lithography)
398389 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Robinson Crusoe, 1893 (lithography) by Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942); JMK Archiv, Bremen

Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick... (colour litho)
2783653 Before it started, for a German film, a charge of knights from the time of Frederick... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go... (colour litho)
2815545 Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal imprudences)

Fierce fight between a tamer, a lion and a dog in the Ciniselli Circus, now in Petersburg (colour litho)
2815292 Fierce fight between a tamer, a lion and a dog in the Ciniselli Circus, now in Petersburg (colour litho) by Beltrame

Story of the life of Moses. Detail of Moses putting on his shoes on his feet
BEN5471114 Story of the life of Moses. Detail of Moses putting on his shoes on his feet. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi known as Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Fresco, 1481

Theatre de l Opera / Samedi 14 Janvier / 1er Bal Masque, 1890 (lithography)
398367 Theatre de l Opera/ Samedi 14 Janvier/1er Bal Masque, 1890 (lithography) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); JMK Archiv, Bremen

Dancer Stretching at the Bar, 1867-80 (pastel with estompe on cream laid paper)
5859655 Dancer Stretching at the Bar, 1867-80 (pastel with estompe on cream laid paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.8--24 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Dancer Turning, c. 1876 (charcoal and chalk on paper)
5860820 Dancer Turning, c.1876 (charcoal and chalk on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 60.7--44.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
5859944 Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Polanco, Andres Lopez (d.1641); 210.6--109.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Dancer Bending Forward, 1874-79 (charcoal with pastel on blue paper)
5859654 Dancer Bending Forward, 1874-79 (charcoal with pastel on blue paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46.2--30.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Sketches of the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool (engraving)
1590506 Sketches of the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Fancy Dress Ball at Liverpool)

The Man with the Dog, c. 1882 (pastel on canvas, prepared with a gray gouache ground)
5862083 The Man with the Dog, c.1882 (pastel on canvas, prepared with a gray gouache ground) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 55--35 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Harlequin, 1885 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
5860610 Harlequin, 1885 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 63.3--56.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

On the Stage, 1876-77 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
5859060 On the Stage, 1876-77 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 59.2--42.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)
658199 A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas) by Frangiamore, Salvatore (1853-1915); 67.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slap in the Face. Salvatore Frangiamore (fl. 1897). Oil on canvas

Venetian Nights (colour litho)
979736 Venetian Nights (colour litho) by Ehrenberger, Ludwig Lutz (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Nights.); © Look and Learn

398336 by Berchmans, Emile (1867-1947); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; JMK Archiv

Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century
LRI4628131 Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century by Crosio, Luigi (1835-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (engraving)
1730117 Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (engraving) by Leu, Thomas de (1560-1612); (add.info.: Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592) french writer and philosopher, engraving by Thomas de Leu)

Cabaret des Arts / X. Privas, D. Bonnaud, J. Varney, G. Secot, G. Baltha, E. Lassailly, 1900 (lithography)
398391 Cabaret des Arts/X.Privas, D.Bonnaud, J.Varney, G.Secot, G.Baltha, E.Lassailly, 1900 (lithography) by Lucas, Charles E

Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography)
397487 Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Musee Grevin, Pantomimes Lumineuses, Theatre Optique de E)

Les coulisses de l Opera au Musee Grevin, 1891 (lithography)
398374 Les coulisses de l Opera au Musee Grevin, 1891 (lithography) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Les coulisses de l Opera au Musee Grevin)

"First: very excellent, second: caffeine-free", Kaffee Hag, c. 1930 (lithograph)
397483 " First: very excellent, second: caffeine-free", Kaffee Hag, c. 1930 (lithograph) by Oppenheim, Louis (1879-1936); JMK Archiv, Bremen

Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography)
397474 Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: H.A. Thomas & Wylie, Litho. Co. 130.134 w. 24th St)

A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)
397462 A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A Gaiety Girl, Mr. George Edwardes Company and Waterloo & Sons Ltd)

Opel, The Winner, 1898 (lithography)
397482 Opel, The Winner, 1898 (lithography) by Wennerberg, Brynolf (1866-1950); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Opel, Die Winner and Eigenthum by Adam Opel, Russelsheim ); JMK Archiv

Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography)
397471 Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Les Affiches Etrangeres and Lith. Aug)

Today magazine, 1895 (lithography)
398371 Today magazine, 1895 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Today. A Weekly Magazine Journal Edited by Jermome K. Jerome)

Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography)
397485 Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography) by Wennerberg, Brynolf (1866-1950); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Title page of number 53 from 1912, Preiss: 50 Pfg); JMK Archiv

Story of the life of Moses. Detail: Shepherds hunted by Moses. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi known as
BEN5471122 Story of the life of Moses. Detail: Shepherds hunted by Moses. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi known as Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Fresco, 1481

Portrait of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), mexican, 19th century (painting)
LRI4668830 Portrait of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), mexican, 19th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

Portrait of Gustave Eiffel. 1889 (photo)
7224510 Portrait of Gustave Eiffel. 1889 (photo) by Walery (Stanislaw Julian Ignacy, Lucien Walery) (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Woman, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261516 Portrait of a Woman, 19th century (Watercolour) by Longhurst (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman)

Miniature of James Alexander, 1780-1816 (Pencil)
7261509 Miniature of James Alexander, 1780-1816 (Pencil) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x13 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261419 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.2x20.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese, China; Drawing; Alexander)

Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour)
7261609 Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 35.5x28.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261676 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 15.9x20.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese)

River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261500 River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 14.9x8.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: River Boat in China)

Chinese costume, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261440 Chinese costume, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x17.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese costume, China; Hat in right hand)

Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261565 Seated Chinese man smoking, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 17.2x10.8 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Seated Chinese man smoking)

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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.