Disguise Collection (#14)

The end cometh, published by J. Mayer & Co. Lith. New York, c. 1865 (litho)
AQS336725 The end cometh, published by J. Mayer & Co. Lith. New York, c. 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 28.8x47 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The capture of Jeff Davis : his last official act The adoption of a new rebel
AQS336722 The capture of Jeff Davis : his last official act The adoption of a new rebel uniform : he attempts to Clear his Skirts, but finds it All up in Dixie, published in New York

Sir Lamorack herds the swine of Sir Nabon, illustration from
STC335742 Sir Lamorack herds the swine of Sir Nabon, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (litho) by Pyle

Eight French soldiers are camouflaging a 370 mm railway gun with the inscription
2606743 Eight French soldiers are camouflaging a 370 mm railway gun with the inscription Keity, Noyon, Oise, France, September 5, 1917 (autochrome) by Castelnau

Genesis 27 6-29 Jacob gets Isaacs blessing, from the
STC67459 Genesis 27 6-29 Jacob gets Isaacs blessing, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, illustration from
CHT157405 Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, illustration from Les Contes de Perrault, engraved by Pannemaker, published by J.Hetzel, 1862 (etching) (b/w photo) by Dore

Danae and the Golden Shower, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
HNT167620 Danae and the Golden Shower, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Casali, Andrea (1705-84); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; Italian, out of copyright

An Emperor Fleeing a Palace Disguised as a Woman in Carriage
CHT176848 An Emperor Fleeing a Palace Disguised as a Woman in Carriage, scene from a courtly romance of the Heian period, printed in The Kokka magazine, 1900-01 (colour litho) by Gukei

Disguises used by Parisian police detective Gustave Rossignol (litho)
6014090 Disguises used by Parisian police detective Gustave Rossignol (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boston Tea Party, c. 1860s (hand-coloured engraving)
1202045 Boston Tea Party, c.1860s (hand-coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of the Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773)

At the Masked Ball-Parisian Festivities-New Revels, 1892 (watercolour
988890 At the Masked Ball-Parisian Festivities-New Revels, 1892 (watercolour, brush and India ink over pencil on buff paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec

Ganymede jewellery, c. 330-300 B. C. (gold, rock crystal, emerald)
3746302 Ganymede jewellery, c.330-300 B.C. (gold, rock crystal, emerald) by Greek, (4th century BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Found together in Macedonia)

Hindoo Thugs and Poisoners (engraving)
1609192 Hindoo Thugs and Poisoners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Thugs and Poisoners)

Alfred the Great in disguise surveying the Danish Camp (engraving)
5220760 Alfred the Great in disguise surveying the Danish Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great in disguise surveying the Danish Camp)

Cymbeline, Act III, Scene VI (engraving)
971667 Cymbeline, Act III, Scene VI (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cymbeline, Act III, Scene VI)

Pussy! (b / w photo)
3094610 Pussy! (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pussy! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Robin Hood and his Merry Men (colour litho)
3099469 Robin Hood and his Merry Men (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Robin Hood and his Merry Men (Raphael Tuck)

Camouflage (colour litho)
3093925 Camouflage (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camouflage. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Visiting card of Charles Frederick Worth (1825-95) in fancy dress, c. 186O (b / w photo)
CHT163805 Visiting card of Charles Frederick Worth (1825-95) in fancy dress, c. 186O (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Luther made Prisoner by the Saxon Knights in the Forest of Thuringia, to be carried in Disguise to the Wartburg for his
1107428 Luther made Prisoner by the Saxon Knights in the Forest of Thuringia, to be carried in Disguise to the Wartburg for his Safety (engraving) by Woodville

James Fenimore Cooper, American novelist, and a scene from Last of the Mohicans (chromolitho)
1093762 James Fenimore Cooper, American novelist, and a scene from Last of the Mohicans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Express Messenger, Victorian Mask (chromolitho)
983025 Express Messenger, Victorian Mask (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Express Messenger)

Luxury
Peppe Tambè

Darth Sushi
Christophe Kiciak

one day
Jürgen Hartlieb

St George Orphanage. Children making camouflage nets. Caption is hard to read, but it very much looks like this is St Georges House Police Orphanage, Harrogate, Yorkshire

Picture shows a concealed cine camera. Picture take 5th February 1942

An ARP shelter in a haystack. 23rd October 1939

Allied forces in Northern France following the invasion of Normandy in the Second World War. The Germans used dummy tanks and decoys in Normandy

Aerial picture taken at Scapa in July 1940 of secret Fleet Tenders - merchant ships camouflaged with wood and canvas to represent " R" class battleships and the aircraft carrier Hermes

False beards for teenage men who haven t the time or the inclination to grow a real beard. 20th October 1960

Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, dressed as a bishop. 4th July 1958

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson with his players l-r: Lee Sharpe, Mark Hughes, Paul Parker and Eric Cantona wearing the new yellow

Actress Lisa Maxwell dressed up as an old woman for Noel Edmunds Saturday Road Show. 15th January 1991

Mulhammed Ali in disguise as an old man. "I m not an old man
Mulhammed Ali in disguise as an old man. " I m not an old man, but I want Larry Holmes to think I am, thats why I wear these glasses and cap

The Beatles wearing Policemens helmets in Birmingham after concert at the Hippodrome, Birmingham 10th November 1963. Disguised in uniforms are left - George Harrison 2nd left - Paul McCartney 2nd

Archie MacPherson Sports Commentator with glasgow student Finlay Jollife dressed as a clown. Archie was making a prize draw as part of Glasgow students annual charity drive March 1987

The Pike and Eel Public House - June 1947 Men in costumes wearing top hats and false beards enjoying a pint of beer

Bobby Moore wearing a Colonel Blimp mask photographed in the Daily Mirror studio January 1980

American singer Micael jackson wearing a face mask en route to the Brit Awards ceremony at the Lanseborough Hotel. 17th February 1996

School for Father Christmases at Henrys Stores, Birmingham. Dr. Any Cohen instructing Father Christmas and his deputies on the correct way of doing their work. 12th November 1957

Goalminder Billy McKenzie, former American College All-Stars player, pictured during a London Lions training session at Wembley. October 1973 P007979

Reveille Fashions: Vivienne Cornwall weaing fur trimmed veil. December 1964 P007531

Hippy Nicholas Albery seen here outside the court house at Slough. Albery and other members of the the organising committee of the 3rd Free Windsor Festival are sueing David Holdsworth

Hippy Nicholas Albery seen here outside the court house at Slough. Albery and other members of the the organising committee of the 3rd Free Windsor Festival are sueing David Holdsworth

Hippy Nicholas Albery seen here outside the court house at Slough. Albery and other members of the the organising committee of the 3rd Free Windsor Festival are sueing David Holdsworth

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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.