Disguise Collection (#6)

The Roof Raising Defence to Defeat Dive-Bombers
Latest device drawn by William Heath Robinson to defeat the dive bombers is a roof-raising by system of cogs, balloons and other lifting machinery. Date: 1941

THE CORONATION RING - Edward the Confessor giving a ring to a beggar (in fact St John the Evangelist in disguise); a ring representing this one has been used at Coronations ever since

A Norwegian huldre, whose everyday appearance is calculated to deceive the naive countryman. Date: 1879

The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth
3521509 The Curate and the Barber Disguising Themselves to convey Don Quixote Home. by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info)

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In The Morning Room, 1906-10 (oil on canvas)
7214717 In The Morning Room, 1906-10 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 107.5x76.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Illustration from Peau d'Ane by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (colour litho)
CHT201514 Illustration from Peau d'Ane by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (colour litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children's games, 1913-15, (oil on canvas)
7129211 Children's games, 1913-15, (oil on canvas) by Scrocco Tomescu, Virginia (1886-1950); Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Children's games)

Mask, 1915, (painting)
7130039 Mask, 1915, (painting) by Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Mask, 1915, Antonio Mancini, Pitti palace, Florence, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Vertumnus and Pomona, 1725, (marble)
7130153 Vertumnus and Pomona, 1725, (marble) by Delvaux, Laurent (c.1695-1773); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Vertumnus and Pomona, 1725, Laurent Delvaux, marble, V&A Museum)

Portrait of a young woman dressed as a Bacchante, 18th century (painting)
7129461 Portrait of a young woman dressed as a Bacchante, 18th century (painting) by Kauffman, Angelica (1741-1807); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra, 1759 (oil on canvas)
7146422 Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra, 1759 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Kitty Fisher (1741-1767) as Cleopatra, Sir Joshua Reynolds

The Duck Hunters, (gouache on board)
985103 The Duck Hunters, (gouache on board) by Berninghaus, Oscar Edward (1874-1952); 22.4x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duck Hunters. Oscar Edward Berninghaus (1874-1952)

Mask from the Ivory Coast, 11th - 19th century (wood)
XCH383931 Mask from the Ivory Coast, 11th - 19th century (wood) by African School; Musee d'Hist. Nat, d'Archeologie et d'Ethnographie, Cherbourg; (add.info.: Mask, Cote d'Ivoire;)

Silver Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200's for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras Date: 27-01-2021

Jupiter and Callisto (print)
7315131 Jupiter and Callisto (print) by Teyler, Johannes (1648-1712) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo looks down on Jupiter and Callisto)

Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas)
490125 Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Erasmus (1607-78); 220x240 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The discovery of Achilles)

Letter R - Topaz (semi-precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309369 Letter R - Topaz (semi-precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fashion alphabet and costume history)

Letter E - Sapphire (precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309366 Letter E - Sapphire (precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fashion alphabet and costume history)

Letter N - Amethist (semi-precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309368 Letter N - Amethist (semi-precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fashion alphabet and costume history)

Letter F - Emerald (precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309367 Letter F - Emerald (precious stone), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fashion alphabet and costume history)

The masque, 1701-1800 (pen and black ink with watercolour and white bodycolour on paper)
7308260 The masque, 1701-1800 (pen and black ink with watercolour and white bodycolour on paper) by German School, (18th century); 12.2x19 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Vertumme and Pomona, 1760 (stone)
7301161 Vertumme and Pomona, 1760 (stone) by Lemoyne, Jean Baptiste II (1704-78); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vertumnus and Pomona, Stone)

A Poetic Pierrot, after a painting by Antoine Vollon
7279047 A Poetic Pierrot, after a painting by Antoine Vollon by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Poetic Pierrot, after a painting by Antoine Vollon, Historical)

The Carnival in Nice, France, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork
7279377 The Carnival in Nice, France, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival in Nice)

Wine counterfeiter disguised as excursionist caught at the Bavarian border near Kufstein, Germany
7278820 Wine counterfeiter disguised as excursionist caught at the Bavarian border near Kufstein, Germany by Unknown Artist

Colonel Ichabod Bennet Crane, 1787-1857, pursued by a masked knight on horseback, Historic
7279845 Colonel Ichabod Bennet Crane, 1787-1857, pursued by a masked knight on horseback, Historic by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Ichabod Bennet Crane)

On Sunday morning
7278997 On Sunday morning by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Sunday morning, peacefully the cantor sits here at the important main business of his toilet to then)

Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, the Moccoletti, burning candles
7279174 Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, the Moccoletti, burning candles by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, Corso
7279172 Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, Corso by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, Corso)

A Foreigner and a Leopard Disguised as a Woman, 7th month, 1860. Creator: Ichiryusai Yoshitoyo
A Foreigner and a Leopard Disguised as a Woman, 7th month, 1860

Jupiter in the guise of Diana and the nymph Callisto (oil on canvas)
3121787 Jupiter in the guise of Diana and the nymph Callisto (oil on canvas) by Liberi, Pietro (1614-87); 116.8x170.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

193-0082152 What a tailor can do!, plate 52 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81671 193-0082152 What a tailor can do!, plate 52 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fol. 130v Christ accompanies two disciples to Emmaus without their realising it is Him (vellum)
ALI142191 Fol.130v Christ accompanies two disciples to Emmaus without their realising it is Him (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Leda and the Swan (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI267123 Leda and the Swan (stone) (b/w photo) by Greco-Roman; Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; Alinari

Theatre de l Opera / Samedi 14 Janvier / 1er Bal Masque, 1890 (lithography)
398367 Theatre de l Opera/ Samedi 14 Janvier/1er Bal Masque, 1890 (lithography) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); JMK Archiv, Bremen

Ms. New Coll 380, f40r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile
833749 Ms. New Coll 380, f40r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c
1196882 The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c.1730-1740 (w/c & ink on orange paper) by Indian School

Masks (colour litho)
979737 Masks (colour litho) by Ehrenberger, Ludwig Lutz (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masks.); © Look and Learn

Oriana (oil on panel)
659929 Oriana (oil on panel) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) and Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 91.5x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: It is suspected that although labelled Arthur Hughes)

Mary Read (d. 1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving)
CHT175097 Mary Read (d.1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography)
397487 Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Musee Grevin, Pantomimes Lumineuses, Theatre Optique de E)

Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography)
397471 Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Les Affiches Etrangeres and Lith. Aug)

DDE-90025465
Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56

The actor Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro disguised as Bantaro in the play "Seiwa Nida... 1796
The actor Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro disguised as Bantaro in the play " Seiwa Nidai Oyose Genji, " performed at the Miyako Theater in the eleventh month, 1796, 1796

Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro... 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku)
Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro [actually Teriha, younger sister of Abe no Sadato]), 1794

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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.