Costumed Collection (#6)

American domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc

Indian drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin

Turkish drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662, to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin

Persian domestic grooms, armed and in livery, charged to carry the mantle and arms of their masters, to hold the stirrup etc

Louis XIV as a Roman emperor, centre, 1638 - 1715, aka Louis the Great or the Sun King. Monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France

Bowl Costumed 100 BC-700 Peru South Coast Nasca style
Bowl with Costumed Being, 100 BC-700. Peru, South Coast, Nasca style (100 BC-AD 700). Earthenware with colored slips; diameter: 12.8 x 17.7 cm (5 1/16 x 6 15/16 in.); overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)

Thailand, Surin, Surin. Suai mahout and his elephant in costume dress during the Surin Elephant Roundup festival. The event held in November sees hundreds of elephants involved in a celebration of

The Hon. Mrs Henry Mond as Jade
The Hon. Mrs Henry Mond, Amy Gwen Wilson, as Jade in the charity event, the Jewels of the Empire Ball taking place on 26th November 1930 at Park Lane Hotel, London. Date: 1930

Thailand, Surin, Surin. A Suai (known locally as Guay ) mahout sits atop his elephant mount during the Surin Elephant Round-up festival

Thailand, Surin, Surin. Thai dancer in ornate costume during the Elephant Roundup festival

Thailand, Sakhon Nakhon, Sakhon Nakhon. Phu Thai dancers at the Bai See Su Khwan (blessing ceremony) during the Wax Castle festival

Romance by Arthur Watts
A couple in fancy dress costume enjoy a moonlit romantic tryst. Date: 1920

Fancy Dress - Miss Dorothy Milne as a Second Balaclava
Miss Dorothy Milne in her fancy dress costume for the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball, as a Second Balaclava with British military leaders General Gordon and Kitchener clearly visible on her dress

Fancy Dress - Miss C. Bradhurst as Daphne
Miss C. Bradhurst, winner of first prize in The Sketch magazines fancy dress competition. She has had the original (and rather simple) idea of coming as Daphne, from Greek myth

Bilbao, Spain - Giant Figures - Festival
Semana Grande Festival, the gigante of modern fiestas of Bilbao, Spain - Many Latin festivals include costumed figures known as gigantes y cabezudos, roughly, Giants and Big-Heads. Date: circa 1905

Costumes at the Artists Costume Ball
A variety of outfits, purchased from London department store, Marshall and Snelgrove, worn by guests at the Artists Costume Ball held at the Princes Galleries in February 1914

The Shakespeare Ball at the Albert Hall, 1911
Guests at the spectacular Shakespeare Ball held at the Albert Hall in June 1911. Four thousand dancers were present clad in dazzling garments

Lady Massereene & Patrick Shaw Stewart- costume masque
Lady Massereene, formerly Jean Barbara Ainsworth, pictured in costume with Patrick Shaw Stewart at a masque arranged by Lord and Lady Desborough at their home, Taplow Court, in January 1912

Mlle de Caillavet at Persian ball, 1912
Mlle. de Caillavet, in an exotic costume, at the Thousand and One Nights Persian ball in Paris, May 1912. Date: May 1912

Infant Fernand d Espagne at Persian ball, 1912
Infant Fernand d Espagne, in an exotic costume, at the Thousand and One Nights Persian ball in Paris, May 1912. Date: May 1912

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world extravagance. From the opulent Baroness D Erlanger's costume ball to the enchanting Persian ball attended by Comtesse A de Chabrillan, these gatherings were a sight to behold. The year is 1912, and Venice becomes a playground for those who dare to don elaborate disguises. In 1906, a sleek Studebaker glides through the streets, transporting its passengers adorned in resplendent attire. Among them is Louis XIV himself, his regal presence commanding attention wherever he goes. A whimsical duo catches your eye - one dressed as Pierrot with an air of mystery surrounding her, while her companion exudes elegance and charm. Their fancy dress transports you into a realm where imagination knows no bounds. As night falls, dancers gracefully twirl under shimmering lights. Each movement tells a story as they bring life to their meticulously crafted costumes. The energy is contagious; it sweeps you off your feet and leaves you breathless. Travel northward to Scotland where a female dancer proudly wears traditional Highland attire - kilt swaying with every step, sporran hanging at her side, sword glistening in hand along with her trusty shield. She embodies strength and grace combined. Venturing further into history brings us face-to-face with Charles II or someone strikingly resembling him from around 1910. His likeness captures the essence of an era long gone but not forgotten. Hampton Court Palace stands tall as a guard stationed outside Anne Boleyn Gatehouse transports us back to Tudor times when royalty reigned supreme. His costume serves as both protection and homage to England's rich history. Florence reveals its secrets from the early 15th century through intricate costumes worn by men who once roamed its streets. This digital reproduction allows us glimpses into fashion history that would otherwise be lost forever.