Costume Collection (#2)

Sheffield United Football Club programme, September 1899
From Sheffield United programmes, 1899-1900 (Local Studies Library ref. 797.41 S)

MAUDE ADAMS (1872-1953). American actress. Photographed in the role of Peter Pan, 1906

UK quad artwork for Up Pompeii (1971)

JUDY GARLAND (1922-1969). American singer and actress

GODZILLA. A scene from one of the Godzilla movies

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O Hara in a still from the film Gone With The Wind, 1939

Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare
Theatrical performance in the days of Shakespeare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Players Please: Female sailor, 1955
Players Navy Cut Cigarettes large rectangular counter-card featuring a painting of a blonde female sailor in white shirt and navy tie with naval hat to the left behind her head

Waylands Smithy CC97_02141
WAYLANDS SMITHY, Ashbury, Oxfordshire. The neolithic chambered long barrow, taken from the west, with a lady and gentleman sitting on the stones by the entrance

Romney - Lady Hamilton at the Spinning Wheel J910506
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Spinstress Lady Emma Hamilton at the Spinning Wheel" 1782-86 by George Romney (1734-1802)

Ernie Wise (in the crown) and Eric Morecambe (right underneath the sheet) in The Morecambe and Wise Christmas TV show 1980

Fishing boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view of fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, probably waiting for high water to enter the harbour

The harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
The harbour from the slipway near The Three Pilchards. Amongst the moored boats are those with registration numbers 23FY, 49FY, 351(?)FY, 50FY and 78FY

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
Houses and the waterfront on the east side of the village with lime kiln in the background. Island House is the property end-on in the foreground

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view taken from Osprey Cottage of the southern end of the village with the houses on the western side and the path leading to Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock

BALLET: RITE OF SPRING. A soloist from the first English production of Igor Stravinsky s
BALLET: RITE OF SPRING. A soloist from the first English production of Igor Stravinskys ballet The Rite of Spring, choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, 1913

Dance: Charleston, 1920S
DANCE: CHARLESTON, 1920s

SEA MONSTER, 1953. Ricou Browning as Gill Man in The Creature from the Black Lagoon, 1953

DEGAS: BLUE DANCERS, c1890. Oil on canvas by Edgar Degas

KING KONG, 1933

MOZART: MAGIC FLUTE, 1791. The character Papageno from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts 1791 opera The Magic Flute: contemporary Austrian illustration

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role of the film, Phantom of the Opera, 1925

ERROL FLYNN (1909-1959). Australian actor. Flynn in the title role of The Sea Hawk, a 1940 film based on Rafael Sabatinis novel

KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907-2003). American actress. As Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter, 1968

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. Laurence Olivier in the title role of the 1956 film production of William Shakespeares Richard III

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West and Judy Garland as Dorothy

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A masked character in front of the Palazzo dei Dogi during Carnival

Lion dance performers, Chinese New Year, Quan Am Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Harrods Shoe Department 1919 BL24450_021
HARRODS, Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London. Baroque luxury of the ladies shoe department in Harrods. The ornate plaster ceiling

Leslie - Jeanie Deans Pleading with Queen Caroline J940116
MARBLE HILL HOUSE, Twickenham, Richmond, Middlesex. " Jeanie Deans Pleading with Queen Caroline... in the Presence of the Duke of Argyll and Lady Suffolk" by Charles Robert LESLIE

Metsu - A Gentleman and a Lady at a Virginal K010543
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. " An Interior With a Lady Seated at a Keyboard" c.1650s by Gabriel METSU (1629-67)

Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Samurai outfit at Museum of Matsuyama Castle, Matsuyama, Nagano Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Portrait of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella at Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine, which is lined with hundreds of red torii gates, Kyoto, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Larkin - Lady Isabella Rich J920337
KENWOOD HOUSE HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. " Lady Isabella Rich " c1615 by William LARKIN (d1619)

Reynolds - Lady Mary Leslie J910492
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Lady Mary Leslie" 1764, by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-92)

Morris Men BB76_04939
Headington Quarry Morris Dancers outside the Chequers public house, Headington, Oxfordshire. It was a meeting between this group

Henley regatta in 1897 CC71_00067
Taking tea at the Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire. A group of men and women take tea on a college barge overlooking the Henley Royal Regatta

Iron Age Man and Woman J030114
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing of an Iron Age man and woman with a Round House in the background, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

England-Campbell-Racing-Journalist
Picture taken on April 23, 1934, of British racing motorist and motoring journalist Malcolm Campbell, with his son Donald. / AFP PHOTO / -

Surfing Santas, surfboards, Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA

Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist Established the composition of the water
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist.. Established the composition of the water and the basis of bioenergetics

Lady and gentleman in red and white masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Stanstead Nativity Play - December 1947
Primary School Children performing " The Magic Widow" form a tableau inside Forestside Church George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29324

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHTs DREAM. William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream performed at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, England, 1853. Wood engraving from a London newspaper of 1853

FRANKENSTEIN, 1931. Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein

TLINGIT NATIVE AMERICAN, c1906. Kaw-Claa, a Tlingit Native American woman, in full potlatch dancing costume. Photograph, c1906

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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.