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Fancy Dress Costume Collection (#5)

"Unmasking the World's Finest

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Portrait of a lady, after Sebastiano Del Piombo, 1879 (Watercolour)

Portrait of a lady, after Sebastiano Del Piombo, 1879 (Watercolour)
7261499 Portrait of a lady, after Sebastiano Del Piombo, 1879 (Watercolour) by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); 34.5x30 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a lady)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas)
7260356 Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 87x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Semon); © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236746 Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman citizen applying for a job in toga and sandals)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)

Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236736 Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236730 Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Young French woman in town costume, 1784. 1825 (lithograph)

Young French woman in town costume, 1784. 1825 (lithograph)
7237206 Young French woman in town costume, 1784. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young French woman in town costume, 1784)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Young French woman in morning dress, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)

Young French woman in morning dress, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237204 Young French woman in morning dress, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young French woman in morning dress)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: French woman in casual outfit, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)

French woman in casual outfit, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237203 French woman in casual outfit, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French woman in casual outfit, reign of King Louis XVI)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Costume of a fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237192 Costume of a fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Ceremonial dress of the president of the French Directory, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)

Ceremonial dress of the president of the French Directory, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)
7237191 Ceremonial dress of the president of the French Directory, 1796. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: French dandy or Incroyable in summer outfit, 1797. 1825 (lithograph)

French dandy or Incroyable in summer outfit, 1797. 1825 (lithograph)
7237189 French dandy or Incroyable in summer outfit, 1797. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French dandy or Incroyable in summer outfit, 1797)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, French Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, French Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237186 Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, French Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Maria Leszyzynska of Poland, Queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)

Maria Leszyzynska of Poland, Queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7237185 Maria Leszyzynska of Poland, Queen of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Karolina Zofia Felicja Leszczyńska, 1703-1768)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Marie Antoinette, wife to King Louis XVI, last queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)

Marie Antoinette, wife to King Louis XVI, last queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7237184 Marie Antoinette, wife to King Louis XVI, last queen of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Antoinette Josephe Jeanne)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Ceremonial dress of a French Minister, Directoire, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)

Ceremonial dress of a French Minister, Directoire, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)
7237169 Ceremonial dress of a French Minister, Directoire, 1796. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial dress of a French Minister)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte in ceremonial robes of the Emperor of France, 1825 (lithograph)

Napoleon Bonaparte in ceremonial robes of the Emperor of France, 1825 (lithograph)
7237167 Napoleon Bonaparte in ceremonial robes of the Emperor of France, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Officer of the French infantry during the Regency of Philippe II 1825 (lithograph)

Officer of the French infantry during the Regency of Philippe II 1825 (lithograph)
7237165 Officer of the French infantry during the Regency of Philippe II 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: French womens fashion of the year of the Revolution, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)

French womens fashion of the year of the Revolution, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)
7237164 French womens fashion of the year of the Revolution, 1789. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Young French woman in winter costume, era of Marie Antoinette, 1825 (lithograph)

Young French woman in winter costume, era of Marie Antoinette, 1825 (lithograph)
7237162 Young French woman in winter costume, era of Marie Antoinette, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young French woman in winter costume)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Costume of a Member of the National Convention, 1793. 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a Member of the National Convention, 1793. 1825 (lithograph)
7237161 Costume of a Member of the National Convention, 1793. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Member of the National Convention)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Deputy of the Third Estate, at the Estates General, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)

Deputy of the Third Estate, at the Estates General, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)
7237154 Deputy of the Third Estate, at the Estates General, 1789. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Deputy of the Third Estate)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Fashionable woman playing with a yo-yo or bandalore, 1792. 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable woman playing with a yo-yo or bandalore, 1792. 1825 (lithograph)
7237149 Fashionable woman playing with a yo-yo or bandalore, 1792. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)

Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)
7237138 Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print)

Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print)
7237127 Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, President of the Legislative Corps, 1825 (lithograph)

Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, President of the Legislative Corps, 1825 (lithograph)
7237018 Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, President of the Legislative Corps, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, Grand Chamberlain, 1809-14. 1825 (lithograph)

Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, Grand Chamberlain, 1809-14. 1825 (lithograph)
7237016 Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac, Grand Chamberlain, 1809-14. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Ordinary infantryman of the French Royal Guard, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)

Ordinary infantryman of the French Royal Guard, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)
7237005 Ordinary infantryman of the French Royal Guard, 1820. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordinary infantryman of the French Royal Guard)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Cuirassier of the French Royal Guard, Bourbon Restoration. 1825 (lithograph)

Cuirassier of the French Royal Guard, Bourbon Restoration. 1825 (lithograph)
7236997 Cuirassier of the French Royal Guard, Bourbon Restoration. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Mounted Grenadier of the French Royal Guard. 1825 (lithograph)

Mounted Grenadier of the French Royal Guard. 1825 (lithograph)
7236989 Mounted Grenadier of the French Royal Guard. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounted Grenadier of the French Royal Guard)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Uniform of the Royal Guard, Gendarmerie de la Chasse. 1825 (lithograph)

Uniform of the Royal Guard, Gendarmerie de la Chasse. 1825 (lithograph)
7236980 Uniform of the Royal Guard, Gendarmerie de la Chasse. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniform of a cavalry man of the Royal Guard)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: French Chasseur light cavalry regiment, Napoleonic era. 1825 (lithograph)

French Chasseur light cavalry regiment, Napoleonic era. 1825 (lithograph)
7236972 French Chasseur light cavalry regiment, Napoleonic era. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms. 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms. 1825 (lithograph)
7236969 Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Napoleonic Herald of Arms from 1804-1814)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Uniform of a French Marine, Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph)

Uniform of a French Marine, Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph)
7236955 Uniform of a French Marine, Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniform of a French Marine, Napoleons army)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Fashionable French woman in elaborately folded hat, 1814. 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable French woman in elaborately folded hat, 1814. 1825 (lithograph)
7236921 Fashionable French woman in elaborately folded hat, 1814. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable French woman of the Napoleonic era)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236899 A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236892 An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)

Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236862 Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Lorraine, 1553-1601, Queen of France)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)

Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236859 Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advocate to the Parlement de Paris, 1580s)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Rector at the University of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)

Rector at the University of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236857 Rector at the University of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Rector at the University of Paris, 1586)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236792 Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236790 Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)

Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236781 Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Epernon, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)

Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Epernon, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236775 Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Epernon, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Charioteer racing at the circus, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Charioteer racing at the circus, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236768 Charioteer racing at the circus, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charioteer racing at the circus, ancient Rome)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Costume of a Tribunus plebis, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Costume of a Tribunus plebis, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236751 Costume of a Tribunus plebis, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Tribunus plebis, ancient Rome)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise. 1825 (lithograph)

Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise. 1825 (lithograph)
7236739 Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis de Lorraine II)

Background imageFancy Dress Costume Collection: French abbot in town outfit with rose, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)

French abbot in town outfit with rose, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237212 French abbot in town outfit with rose, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French abbot in town outfit, mid-18th century)




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"Unmasking the World's Finest: A Spectacle of Fancy Dress Costumes" Step into a world of enchantment as two ladies adorned in blue and gold masks transport you to the mesmerizing Venice Carnival, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The allure continues with a scene straight out of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, featuring Javert, the relentless detective, captured in an exquisite engraving. Feel the rhythm pulsate through your veins as Olodum drum band takes center stage during Bahia's carnival in Brazil, South America. Then be captivated by another duo at Venice Carnival - this time a lady and gentleman elegantly donning red and white masks amidst the romantic backdrop of Veneto, Italy. Travel back in time to witness Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) on her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Buckingham Palace in 1947. This black and white photograph exudes timeless elegance. Switzerland beckons with its vibrant Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht), where revelers immerse themselves in colorful costumes that reflect various cantons' coat of arms. Marvel at Pythagoras and Euclid immortalized on a marble tile from 1437 or explore intricate ivory relief depicting Boethius' Consular diptych from 487 AD. Delve into history further with Patsy Cornwallis-West, an Irish-born aristocrat who became King Edward VII's mistress - her enigmatic presence preserved forever through captivating black and white photography. Finally, lose yourself amidst the splendorous Masks and costumes adorning Venice during its famed carnival season. Let these glimpses into different eras and cultures ignite your imagination as you embark on an extraordinary journey through fancy dress costume traditions across continents. Experience wonder like never before as these snapshots unveil tales woven within each thread of fabric; for behind every mask lies untold stories waiting to be discovered.