Disguise Collection (#27)

(1760-1827). American Revolutionary soldier. Line engraving, American, 1797
DEBORAH SAMPSON (1760-1827). American Revolutionary soldier. Line engraving, American, 1797

LINCOLN CARTOON, 1861. An American magazine cartoon of 9 March 1861, inspired by the false report that President Abraham Lincoln had sneaked into Washington, D.C

AMERICA: WOMAN VOTER, 1880. A woman attempts to vote in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is foiled by her hair. Line engraving, 1880

FLORIDA: HUNTERS, c1591. Florida Native Americans hunting deer, having first disguised themselves with the heads and skins of deer

VENICE: 18TH CENTURY. Masked citizens walking through a street in Venice, Italy. Illustration by Gaetano Zompini, mid 18th century

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. King Lear, Kent, the Fool, and Edgar, disguised as a beggar, in Act III Scene VI of William Shakespeares King Lear. Wood engraving, English, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

UNDERCOVER POLICE, 1870. A female detective plans to elope with a bank robber, and betrays him to a policeman disguised as a servant. English newspaper engraving, 1870

VERNE: AROUND THE WORLD. Passepartout went out muffled up in an old Japanese robe. Wood engraving after a drawing by Leon Benett from the 1873 edition of Around the World in 80 Days, by Jules Verne

NEW YORK: ANTI-RENT, 1844. Small farmers, disguised as Native Americans, tarring and feathering the Sheriff of Albany during the Anti-Rent War against the Stephen Van Rensselaer family over

LA FONTAINE: FABLES. The Wolf Turned Shepherd. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

TWELFTH NIGHT. Olivia shows her face to the disguised Viola (Act I, Scene V) in William Shakespeares Twelfth Night. Copper engraving, 18th century

TWELFTH NIGHT. Viola and Olivia (Act III, Scene IV) from William Shakespeares Twelfth Night. Wood engraving, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Screaming bread, bread, bread, women of Paris, France, some disguised as men, storm the Town Hall and plunder everything in sight. Contemporary German line engraving

INDIA: CHIEF OF THUGS, 1843. Disguised as a travellers escort, with the upper part of his face painted white: wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1843

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. Edgar disguised as a beggar in William Shakespeares King Lear. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

WALDENSIAN PEDDLARS. Waldensian missionaries disguised as peddlars. 19th century engraving

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: HUNT, 1591. Florida Native Americans hunting deer, having first disguised themselves with the heads and skins of deer

BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Destruction of the tea in Boston Harbor, 16 December 1773. Copper engraving, late 18th century

CATLIN: BUFFALO HUNT. Wood engraving, 1851, after the painting by George Catlin

Masked figure in costume at the 2012 Carnival, with Ponte di Sospiri in the background, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Masked figures in costume at the 2012 Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Masked figure in costume at the 2012 Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Disguising a German Shop - Start of WWI
Postcard sent within six weeks of the start of WWI, depicting a German Shopkeeper in Britain hastily changing the livery of his store to something perfectly British

Alfred before the Danish General
Disguised as a minstrel, King Alfred the Great stands before the Danish leader Guthrum. Date: 878

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

Little Red Riding Hood by Felix de Gray
Little Red Riding Hood visits her Grandma only to find that her facial hair problem has got somewhat ou of control. Date: 1934

Tatler front cover, 2 March 1960
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a girl in a fancy dress mask, getting changed behind an antique screen, a fur coat and bouquet of roses lying on a chair nearby

Disguise for Ostrich Pic
How to take a close-up photograph of an ostrich... Date: 1927

Toad in Disguise / Grahame
Toad in disguise: " She arranged the shawl with a professional fold, & tied the strings of the rusty bonnet under his chin." Date: First published: 1908

Princess / Swineherd Kiss
The prince (disguised as a swineherd) tricks the princess into kissing him. Date: 1932

Luther in Disguise
MARTIN LUTHER After being proscribed by the Diet of Worms, he has to go into hiding, protected by the Elector of Saxony : he is disguised as Junker George Date: 1483 - 1546

Mediterranean Black Widow (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) young female, on web disguised with leaves, Rondinara Beach, Corsica, France, may

Moth caterpillar on a plant stem. The eyespots located towards the head of the caterpillar serve to frighten or startle predators. Photographed in a deciduous tropical forest in Costa Rica

Womans eyes, computer artwork
Womans eyes. Computer artwork of a pair of womans eyes, disguised using pixellation

Pixellated humans, computer artwork
Pixelated people. Computer artwork of people disguised using pixellation

Concealed mobile phone mast. Camouflaged mobile phone mast on a brick chimney

Trojan horse, conceptual artwork
Trojan horse, conceptual computer artwork. The trojan horse, a type of malicious computer program, is represented by the horse figure (green), which is covered by electronic circuitry designs

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Southeastern Native American hunters disguised as deer, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a DeBry engraving of Le Moyne illustration

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Arrival of the ceremonial Shalako in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists dressed as Indians dumping tea in Boston harbor, 1773. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Patriots dressed as Indians destroying tea in Boston harbor, called the Boston Tea Party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Costumes and masks during Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Swan Lake ballet, the unfortunate girls become swans again
Siegfried and Odette are about to embrace when the evil Rotbart disguised as a large owl appears, and the unfortunate girls become swans again

Olive Malvery as street singer
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Olive Malvery selling fruit
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports on Londons poor, especially women

Frank Gray, Liberal MP
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Frank Gray, MP, disguised as a tramp
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

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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.