Fancy Dress Costume Collection (#7)

Costume of a French bourgeois man, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237187 Costume of a French bourgeois man, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rear view of the costume of a French bourgeois woman)

French woman in semi-formal clothes, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237183 French woman in semi-formal clothes, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French woman in semi-formal clothes)

Fashionable dandy or Incroyable, French Directoire era, 1795. 1825 (lithograph)
7237182 Fashionable dandy or Incroyable, French Directoire era, 1795. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable dandy or Incroyable)

Soldier of a regiment of line infantry, French Revolutionary Arm 1825 (lithograph)
7237179 Soldier of a regiment of line infantry, French Revolutionary Arm 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier of a regiment of line infantry)

Fashionable French woman in riding outfit, Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237172 Fashionable French woman in riding outfit, Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable French woman in riding outfit)

Fashionable young man or Incroyable, Directoire era, 1796. 1825 (lithograph)
7237168 Fashionable young man or Incroyable, Directoire era, 1796. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable young man or Incroyable)

Empress Josephine of France in ceremonial robes, 1804. 1825 (lithograph)
7237158 Empress Josephine of France in ceremonial robes, 1804. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashionable woman in casual outfit reading an almanack, 1825 (lithograph)
7237150 Fashionable woman in casual outfit reading an almanack, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremonial robes of a member of the Senate, Napoleonic era, Firs 1825 (lithograph)
7237145 Ceremonial robes of a member of the Senate, Napoleonic era, Firs 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uniform of a cavalryman of the Light Horse, Life Guards, 1825 (lithograph)
7237142 Uniform of a cavalryman of the Light Horse, Life Guards, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniform of a cavalryman of the Light Horse)

Skirmisher in the French line infantry, Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph)
7237001 Skirmisher in the French line infantry, Napoleons army. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236994 Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity)

Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Departments, 1815 1825 (lithograph)
7236987 Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Departments, 1815.. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Noble woman in court costume, era of King Louis XVIII. 1825 (lithograph)
7236986 Noble woman in court costume, era of King Louis XVIII. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French noble woman in court costume)

Uniform of an infantry Grenadier with the French Royal Guard. 1825 (lithograph)
7236968 Uniform of an infantry Grenadier with the French Royal Guard. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uniform of Napoleons elite infantry, the Grenadiers. 1825 (lithograph)
7236932 Uniform of Napoleons elite infantry, the Grenadiers. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uniform of the French Elite Gendarmes, Napoleonic era. 1825 (lithograph)
7236913 Uniform of the French Elite Gendarmes, Napoleonic era. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman knight or princeps iuventutis, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236902 Roman knight or princeps iuventutis, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman knight or princeps iuventutis, ancient Rome)

Roman tribune in military uniform, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236886 Roman tribune in military uniform, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman tribune in military uniform, ancient Rome)

Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236873 Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome)

Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236843 Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buccinator or hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome)

Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236842 Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman legionary and veles, ancient Rome)

Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236776 Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome)

Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236761 Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580)

Blaise de Monluc, professional soldier, 1570. 1825 (lithograph)
7236750 Blaise de Monluc, professional soldier, 1570. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blaise de Monluc, seigneur de Montluc)

Young man from a Patrician family, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236743 Young man from a Patrician family, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young man from a Patrician family, ancient Rome)

Costume of a mounted archer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236735 Costume of a mounted archer, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a mounted archer, ancient Rome)

Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236732 Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the 12 Salii, or leaping priests)

Miguel de Cervantes (engraving)
1731186 Miguel de Cervantes (engraving) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); (add.info.: Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) spanish writer, engraving after a drawing by Jean Paul Laurens)

Charles Merchior-Arthus Marquis de Bonchamps, 1760-93 (engraving)
1723754 Charles Merchior-Arthus Marquis de Bonchamps, 1760-93 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Merchior-Arthus Marquis de Bonchamps (1760-1793)

Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in ball gown, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237210 Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in ball gown, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

General in the French Revolutionary Army, 1795. 1825 (lithograph)
7237208 General in the French Revolutionary Army, 1795. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uniform of a General in the French Revolutionary Army)

French cavalryman in the Regiment de Chamborant Hussards, 1795. 1825 (lithograph)
7237201 French cavalryman in the Regiment de Chamborant Hussards, 1795. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grenadier of the French Guards, 1786. 1825 (lithograph)
7237198 Grenadier of the French Guards, 1786. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenadier of the French Guards, elite infantry regiment, 1786)

Costume of a nobleman at the court of King Louis XVI of France, 1825 (lithograph)
7237177 Costume of a nobleman at the court of King Louis XVI of France, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uniform of a colonel of the French Infantry, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237176 Uniform of a colonel of the French Infantry, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel of the French Infantry)

Fashionable man or Incroyable, French Revolutionary era, 1793. 1825 (lithograph)
7237175 Fashionable man or Incroyable, French Revolutionary era, 1793. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable man or Incroyable)

Ceremonial costume of a Marshal of the Empire, Napoleonic era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237174 Ceremonial costume of a Marshal of the Empire, Napoleonic era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremonial uniform of a member of the Tribunat, 1803. 1825 (lithograph)
7237170 Ceremonial uniform of a member of the Tribunat, 1803. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial uniform of a member of the Tribunat)

Henri Francois d Aguesseau, 1668-1751. 1825 (lithograph)
7237157 Henri Francois d Aguesseau, 1668-1751. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Francois d Aguesseau, 1668-1751)

French fop or dandy in morning riding outfit, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)
7237155 French fop or dandy in morning riding outfit, 1789. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French fop or dandy in morning riding outfit, 1789)

French dandy in the Revolutionary era, 1792. 1825 (lithograph)
7237153 French dandy in the Revolutionary era, 1792. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French dandy in the Revolutionary era, 1792)

French woman in semi-formal costume, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237148 French woman in semi-formal costume, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French woman in semi-formal costume)

Colonel in the Mounted Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard. 1825 (lithograph)
7237146 Colonel in the Mounted Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

French minister in formal costume, Napoleonic era, First Empire, 1825 (lithograph)
7237144 French minister in formal costume, Napoleonic era, First Empire, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French minister in formal costume)

Ceremonial costume of a Minister under the French Consulate, 179 1825 (lithograph)
7237143 Ceremonial costume of a Minister under the French Consulate, 179 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashionable woman in semi-formal outfit, 1815. 1825 (lithograph)
7237011 Fashionable woman in semi-formal outfit, 1815. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable woman in semi-formal outfit, 1815)

Grenadier in the Swiss Guard, French Royal Guard, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)
7237010 Grenadier in the Swiss Guard, French Royal Guard, 1820. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenadier in the Swiss Guard, French Royal Guard)

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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.