Disguise Collection (#10)

Pius IX quitting the Vatican in disguise AD 1843 (litho)
956197 Pius IX quitting the Vatican in disguise AD 1843 (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fake Elephant (coloured engraving)
979214 The Fake Elephant (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fake Elephant.); © Look and Learn

Miss Woolgar as Rosalind, As You Like It, Act III, scene ii (engraving)
971639 Miss Woolgar as Rosalind, As You Like It, Act III, scene ii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Woolgar as Rosalind, As You Like It, Act III)

The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984764 The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Burgraves, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909676 Les Burgraves, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne dressed as an old beggar)

A masked ball in Paris at the end of the 18th century
LLM461858 A masked ball in Paris at the end of the 18th century by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masked ball in Paris at the end of the 18th century)

Achilles Discovered (oil on canvas)
739597 Achilles Discovered (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 102x127.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, disguised as a girl at the court of the king of Skyros)

Pius IX quitting the Vatican in Disguise (engraving)
663676 Pius IX quitting the Vatican in Disguise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pius IX quitting the Vatican in Disguise)

Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes
STC429642 Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

Le Carnaval from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282451 Le Carnaval from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The mysteries of Khartoum (colour litho)
2818259 The mysteries of Khartoum (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mysteries of Khartoum)

African Chameleon (colour litho)
2817967 African Chameleon (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: African Chameleon)

"An Indian with a stags head over his own"(engraving)
2781425 " An Indian with a stags head over his own" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Montrose discovered in disguise (engraving)
2791575 Montrose discovered in disguise (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montrose discovered in disguise)

RAF pilot in disguise used to escape German army, WW2
RAF fighter pilot wearing the disguise in which he escaped the notice of the German Army during WW2 Date: 1941

Miss Moore as Pepita, disguised as Christopher in Little Christopher Columbus Date: 1890s

Galop Final (colour litho)
3098987 Galop Final (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galop Final. A masked ball at the Paris Opera)

Allons-y Gaiement (Lets Go Merrily) (colour litho)
3098986 Allons-y Gaiement (Lets Go Merrily) (colour litho) by Gavarni, Pierre (1846-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allons-y Gaiement (Lets Go Merrily)

Japanese man with an elaborate tattoo
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japanese man with an elaborate tattoo tattooing on his back

Jeffs Last Shift, the capture of Jefferson Davis, May 10th, 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga
2646248 Jeffs Last Shift, the capture of Jefferson Davis, May 10th, 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga. pub. 1865 (engraving) by American School

A band, most of whom are wearing disguise of heavy eyebrows and moustaches, presumably a gimmick during a performance, or just for the hell of it

Taking his word for it by John Hassall, motoring fashions
" Come and let me introduce you to Lady Diana. Prettiest girl in London, old chap@. A satire on Edwardian motoring fashions from the drawing board of John Hassall

Joan of Arc - How Joan the Maid, clad in Pages Dress, had audience of the Dauphin Charles - Kay Nielsen artwork. Date: 1922

The Scottish Knight on one knee watched as the veiled nuns walked past
STC308595 The Scottish Knight on one knee watched as the veiled nuns walked past, illustration for The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

The Frog Prince, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281002 The Frog Prince, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R. S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving)
NAM280866 Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, published by R.S. Kirby, 1804 (engraving) by Scott, G. (fl.c.1804); National Army Museum

Sergeant Hartigan, 9th Lancers, attacking unarmed 4 Natives who had entered the Camp
NAM280839 Sergeant Hartigan, 9th Lancers, attacking unarmed 4 Natives who had entered the Camp disguised as Musicians and killed Sergeant Crews, Indian Mutiny

The Gardener Lad takes off his Cap, illustration from
STC335703 The Gardener Lad takes off his Cap, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle

Four Knights serve the Gardener Lad, illustration from
STC335702 Four Knights serve the Gardener Lad, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle

Villain Onitaro disguising himself as Shimobe Tomoshige, published by Kagiya Shobei
LWR341724 Villain Onitaro disguising himself as Shimobe Tomoshige, published by Kagiya Shobei, 1861 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada

Sir Gawaine knoweth the shield of Sir Launcelot, illustration from
STC335769 Sir Gawaine knoweth the shield of Sir Launcelot, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

The taking of Jerusalem by Titus, illustration from a catechism L
REV326580 The taking of Jerusalem by Titus, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Anti-catholic playing cards commemorating the Glorious Revolution of 1688
XJF115649 Anti-catholic playing cards commemorating the Glorious Revolution of 1688, heart suit (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyrconnell)

Issac Blessing Jacob, c. 1600-50 (oil on canvas)
BI111086 Issac Blessing Jacob, c.1600-50 (oil on canvas) by Stomer, (Stom) Matthias (c.1600-p.1650); The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Carnival masks (colour litho)
CHT202140 Carnival masks (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Hams - six-bottles packets in straw and paper for padding in burlap
MIA198518 Hams - six-bottles packets in straw and paper for padding in burlap, during Prohibition (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); HistoryMiami, Florida

King Alfred (849-99) burning the cakes, from Peeps into the Past, published c
STC213536 King Alfred (849-99) burning the cakes, from Peeps into the Past, published c.1900 (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Electricity Fairy, costume for a fancy dress ball with battery, c. 1885 (colour litho)
CHT164144 The Electricity Fairy, costume for a fancy dress ball with battery, c.1885 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Brother Cornelis disguised as a Nun and a Penitent Woman (pen and brush and w / c on paper)
XKH141395 Brother Cornelis disguised as a Nun and a Penitent Woman (pen and brush and w/c on paper) by Koninck, Phillips de (1619-88); 23.8x20 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch

Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938494 Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho)
5224736 Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy
1199649 Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy, is recognized by Queen Nushaba, Shiraz, Iran, 1650-1700 (pigment & gold on paper) by Persian School

Comic Early English History: King Alfred (colour litho)
5999179 Comic Early English History: King Alfred (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred)

Disguises used by Parisian detective Paul Jaume (litho)
6014086 Disguises used by Parisian detective Paul Jaume (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disguises used by Parisian detective Paul Jaume)

George Robey, quick-change scene in Zig-Zag, Hippodrome
George Robey in " Zig-Zag!" the 1917 revue at the London Hippodrome, in a scene where he performed a burlesque of the methods of Fregoli, the quick-change artist, with comic results

Native Americans wearing white wolfskins hunting buffalo (chromolitho)
5235967 Native Americans wearing white wolfskins hunting buffalo (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wayland plays the part of a pedlar in the garden, illustration from Kenilworth
3037003 Wayland plays the part of a pedlar in the garden, illustration from Kenilworth, c.1910 (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Apollos Disguise or Apollo sotte le Sembianze di Eukinome Inganna Leucotto, Book IV
STC415847 Apollos Disguise or Apollo sotte le Sembianze di Eukinome Inganna Leucotto, Book IV, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Carnival Revelry" Step into the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, and marvel at the exquisite gold mask of Tutankhamun. This ancient artifact reveals not only a symbol of power but also a clever disguise that concealed the young pharaoh's true identity. Traveling back in time to WW1, we uncover tales of German espionage where agents went undercover as women to gather crucial information. These daring disguises blurred gender lines and challenged conventional notions of warfare. Venturing across continents, witness Native American Indians engaging in a buffalo hunt under the watchful eye of White Wolf Ski. Their elaborate costumes blend seamlessly with nature, enabling them to approach their prey undetected. In colonial India during the 1800s, Sir Richard Burton donned various disguises as he immersed himself in local cultures. His ability to adopt different personas allowed him unparalleled access and insights into this vibrant land. Even Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin understood the power of disguise. Hiding his true intentions behind an inconspicuous facade enabled him to navigate treacherous political landscapes while spreading his revolutionary ideals. The Carnival of Basel in Switzerland takes us on a journey through Europe's rich tradition of masked revelry. Colorful costumes conceal identities as people lose themselves in joyous celebrations that transcend social boundaries. Venice's UNESCO World Heritage Site comes alive during its famed carnival season. Elaborate masks transform ordinary individuals into enchanting characters straight out of fairy tales – an ode to centuries-old traditions steeped in mystery and allure. Illustrator C. H. Shepard captures the essence of Venice's carnival spirit with whimsical depictions that transport viewers into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy beneath intricately designed masks. Meanwhile, CID officers proudly display their "Sunday best, " showcasing how even law enforcement personnel embrace disguise for ceremonial purposes or blending seamlessly into diverse communities they serve.