Dazzle Collection (#2)

Confusion of blue wildebeest standing under acacia
Confusion of Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) standing under acacia with a herd of Plains zebra (Equus quagga) close by, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Common zebra on the savannah, Tanzania
Common zebra (Equus quagga) on the savannah; Tanzania

Hawaii, Maui, Golden Sunlight Over Haleakala Crater, National Park

Leicester Square, London, by night 1926. Date: 1926

Razzle Dazzle revue by Albert de Courville, Wal Pink and Basil Macdonald Hastings; music Herman Darewski and Manuel Klein. First produced at Drury Lane, 19th June 1916

Costumes from The Dazzle Ball
Attendees of The Dazzle Ball in costumes inspired by dazzle camouflage from the First World War, at the Albert Hall, March 12 1919. Date: 1919

Chelsea Arts Dazzle Ball
People dancing in dazzle costume at The Dazzle Ball, Albert Hall, March, 1919 Date: 1919

Women in dazzle fancy dress for the Chelsea Arts Ball
Examples of women dressed in dazzle fancy dress for the Chelsea Arts Ball at the Albert Hall in March 1919. Date: 1919

Three Arts Ball at The Albert Hall
An impression of the Dazzle Ball at The Albert Hall, 1919 Date: 1919

Sketch cover - striped parasol and stockings, dazzle fashion
Zebra effects in hosiery and parasol. Front cover of The Sketch demonstrating the popular vogue for the stripe, influenced in part by the success of dazzle camouflage during the First World War

Dazzle style fashion on the beach, 1919
Dazzle fashion, inspired by the dazzle camouflage pioneered by the British Navy during the First World War, seen in evidence on a beach in 1919, complete with matching parasol and head scarves

Dazzle painting, WW1
Photograph showing the experimental theatre on which dazzle designs, to camouflage ships were tested, The officer on the right is observing a model through a periscope

Beechams Pills camouflage themed advertisement
There is no camouflage about Beechams Pills. Advertisement based on the topical interest in camouflage which had been pioneered during the First World War to great effect such as in the case of

The Dazzler by Higgins, Norman Wilkinson
Lieut.-Commander Norman Wilkinson, R.N.V.R. at work in his studio. The success achieved by this gallant officer in beating the U-boats was entirely due to copious experiments carried out regardless

British Monmouth class cruiser, WW1
A British Monmouth class cruiser, possibly HMS Cornwall, seen here with camouflage paint during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918

Another Secret out - Old Bill in camouflage, Bystander cover
Front cover of The Bystander featuring Old Bill, the cartoon soldier character created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, attired in a uniform of dazzle camouflage. The caption reads, Another secret out

Convoy of dazzled ships, English Channel, WW1
A convoy of dazzled British ships in the English Channel during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Dazzle of zebras, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

War Master Tanker
March 1919: A War Master tanker with dazzle camouflage at Harwich. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Argus (I49) in habour in 1918, painted in camouflage
HMS Argus (I49) in habour in 1918, painted in dazzle camouflage, with a Renown class battlecruiser in the distance. Date: 1918

Shadow of Plane on Lake Eyre Salt Lake (15m below sea level), Lake Eyre National Park, Outback, South Australia, Australia - aerial

Railway Line by Lake Hart, Stuart Highway near Woomera, Outback, South Australia, Australia

A fashionable woman wearing pearls and smoking
A 1920s fashionable flapper woman wearing pearls and smoking a cigarette. The caption reads: " Dazzle lights". Date: 1928- 1929

HMS Argus aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Argus, aircraft carrier painted in dazzle camouflage, launched 1917, seen here at sea during the First World War. Date: circa 1917-1918

Driving on country road against the low winter sunshine

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Dazzling Moments in History: From the 2011 Goodwood Revival to the Chelsea Arts Club Ball, the spirit lives on. Witness the Lancaster Bomber gracefully soaring through the skies alongside a Spitfire aircraft, paying homage to their heroic past. Step back in time as we unveil the Olympic's grand arrival at Halifax, a symbol of resilience during WW1. Delve into the mesmerizing world painting, where vibrant patterns adorned warships like HMS Argus and camouflaged them from enemy eyes. The Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball takes center stage, showcasing artistic brilliance that captivates all who attend. Behold Shirley Kellogg as she becomes The Queen of Diamonds in Elspeth Phelps' stunning creation. Discover how camouflage became an integral part of warfare strategy with 'Here Comes Haig, ' a tribute to those who mastered this art form. Marvel at a camouflaged ship blending seamlessly into its surroundings, leaving adversaries bewildered and awestruck. RMS Olympic, belonging to White Star Line, emerges as more than just a luxury liner; it carries troops bravely into battle during WW1. Three postcards tell tales of courage and sacrifice aboard this majestic vessel. Join us on this journey through history where dazzling moments intertwine with bravery and creativity.