Fancy Collection (#37)

Masquerade Ball
Ball, Twelfth Night Masquerade, Stevens Residence

Peg Woffington
Suggestion for a fancy dress costume for a late Victorian party goer - Peg Woffington, a well known Irish actress of Georgian London

Watteau fancy dress costume
Suggestion for a fancy dress costume from 1884 for a fanciful 18th century heroine from a rococo painting by Watteau. Reproducing the picturesque and charming beings from Watteaus work

An Incroyable
A fancy dress costume from 1884, suggesting an Incroyable from 1798. She wears a short red, white and blue skirt, blue satin coat with tails and revers at throat; the lappet

Mrs Balchristie
Fancy dress costume idea from 1884 for Mrs Balchristie, a character from Sir Walter Scotts Heart of Midlothian. The costume comprises a dark dress, plain skirt, low square bodice

Miss Hardcastle
Fancy dress costume suggesting the character of Miss Hardcastle from She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. The outfit comprises of a short skirt of olive green made plain

Monte Carlo fancy dress costume
A fancy dress suggestion of a costume representing Monte Carlo. The dress is half red satin and half black velvet with one red shoe and the other black

Aesthetic maiden
A fancy dress costume idea from 1884 - an aesthetic maiden. The costume comprises a loose flowing half skirt and a half high classical bodice with ribbon belt around the waist

The Hornet
Fancy dress costume suggestion for 1884. Why not go as a hornet. All you need is a short black dress, black satin boots, a tunic pointed front and back of black

The Witch, fancy dress
Fancy dress costume suggestion for 1884. To go as a Witch it is suggested to wear a quilted petticoat touching the ground, a chintz tunic open at the front and bunched up, a muslin apron

Sangers Circus parade, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Street scene, showing part of Sangers Circus parade during a visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. This elaborate horse-drawn carriage includes a lion and a lamb

Sangers Circus visiting Haverfordwest, South Wales
Street scene, showing Sangers Circus visiting Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. There are two elaborate horse-drawn carriages, with riders dressed in fancy costumes

Dancing Couple by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children at a fancy dress party dance together, he in a striped suit reminiscent of the French Revolution and she in fairy style tutu

Pierrots at Langho Colony, Ribblesdale, Lancashire
The Blackwites pierrot troupe at the Langho Colony in 1925. The colony, at Langho in Ribblesdale, Lancashire, was set up in 1906 by the Chorlton

Christmas Lanterns
Two small children dressed in party finery hang out a line of pretty Chinese lanterns

Dressed for a Charade
A small boy dressed in a confusing variety of historical fancy dress items presents himself for an elaborate game of charades

Christmas cracker box design
A jolly design for a box of Christmas crackers featuring three children; two are taking wicked enjoyment in pulling a cracker and frightening an innocent looking little blonde girl

Fancy Dress Costume in the Snow by Elsie Harding
A couple in fancy dress (Harlequin and Columbine) try to keep warm next to a rather small fire. Not quite sure how they ended up in the middle of nowhere in the snow

Briggs and the King Wenceslas Spirit by Graham
Strip cartoon Graham showing a loyal and put-upon butler helping his employer to dress in a Father Christmas costume, and heaving a huge sack of toys towards a childrens party where Father Christmas

1920S Fancy Dress Party
A group of revellers smoke, dance and wear fancy dress at a typical Bright Young Things party of the twenties

Tatler Christmas Number 1910
Front cover of the Tatler Xmas Number 1910 designed by William Barribal. A jolly young woman looks ready for a party with her hair adorned with bells and a jester, as well as jester earrings

The Tatler Xmas No 1922 Front Cover
Front cover illustration by Lewis Baumer showing the Tatler character in his red frock coat and tricorn hat kissing a dainty looking damsel under the mistletoe

The Plantagenet Ball at Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with assembled guests at the Plantagenet Ball, also called the Bal Masque, at Buckingham Palace in May 1842. All the guests wore costume

A Coronation Festivity: a ball in aid of a hospital
The Prince and Princess of Teck and the ladies who are patronesses of the function, a fancy dress ball at the Savoy Hotel in aid of the Prince Francis of Teck Memorial Fund of the Middlesex Hospital

Selfridges, London - Fancy Goods Section
Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London - Fancy Goods Section. Founded by American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), the Flagship store in Oxford Street was opened in 1909

Selfridges, London - Section of Fancy Jewellery
Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London - Section of Fancy Jewellery. Founded by American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947)

Party hosted by La Comtesse de Clermont-Tonnerre
A group of revellers in lavish fancy dress at a party hosted by la comtesse de Clermont-Tonnerre. The costumes look very Oriental in theme

Easter Masquers
Easter entertainers entertain at a small party

Should Autumn Come Before Fair Summers Call
A dancer in a fantastic costume suggestive of autumn and falling leaves

Oriental Beauty from Constantinople
An Oriental Beauty from Constantinople with fancy headdress and many layers of beads. These women are known as the nomads and they are decorated by their men, who weigh them down with jewellery!

Turkish Girl - Moorish
A La Mauresque - " Lets go Moorish!"

Fancy portrait of a man in a distorting mirror, with the upper and lower parts of his body elongated and the middle half shortened

Fancy portrait of a soldier in a distorting mirror, with the upper part of his body elongated and the lower half shortened

Fancy portrait of a soldier in a distorting mirror, with the lower part of his body elongated and the upper half shortened

False! by Florence Hardy
A little girl, dressed in a clown costume, is shocked to discover her Pierrot boyfriend is kissing another

Jugglers stall at a fair
Coloured print of etching, " Caroline Fair, or Mat Pudding and his Mountebank", showing a jugglers stall at a fair

Batgers Musical Toy Crackers label
A girl dressed in a rather dashing clown outfit blows a horn or bugle

Childrens Carnival
Two children dressed up for a fancy dress party. A little girl has a rather nice witch outfit with a dress appliqued with black cats and a broom, while a little boy has come as a swashbuckling pirate

Childrens Carnival Mephistopheles and Bo-peep
Two children dressed as Mephistopheles and Little Bo-Peep make their way along a garden path to a party, using a lantern to light the way

You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence Hardy
A romantic attachment gone sour as one little clown tells his girlfriend that shes not the only pebble on the beach. A coquettish lady clown, wearing exactly the same outfit

Childrens Carnival - Clown and Italian Maiden
Two children in costume for a fancy dress party. A large boy is dressed as a clown, while a little girl has come as an Italian maiden, the latter idea perhaps not so popular these days!

Batgers Masks and Animals Luggage label
Rather odd scene featuring an adult in a sinister party mask trying to lasso a group of children in fancy dress masks and head dresses at a party

Childrens Carnival - Jester and Columbine
Two children dressed up for a fancy dress party; one as a jester holding a balloon and another as a Columbine complete with a star topped wand

Children at a party
Two children play a game of musical hats at a party

Batgers Forfeit Crackers
A jolly party game at home at the dinner table with a family wearing party hats playing forfeits. Looks like poor Percy has had to go under the table with Uncle Clarence

Batgers Crackers label
Children at a party wear rather elaborate animal head dresses as they jump around, pull crackers and generally have a spiffing time

The Silvery Moon by Florence Hardy
Two children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes, skate together under a silver moon

Children with flowers
Six children, standing in couples look as if they are ready for a spring celebration or perhaps a wedding. Dressed in 18th century costume

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Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with the captivating allure of "fancy". From the regal Fancy Pigeon Breeds, adorned in vibrant plumage, to the iconic Sobranie cigarettes advertisement that exuded timeless glamour in 1963. Transport yourself to the enchanting Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall, where festivities filled the air with joyous melodies and colorful costumes during that memorable August of 1993. Witness the breathtaking sight of racing pigeons taking flight as they embark on their journey towards victory. Immerse yourself in an era gone by with The Bright Young People's mock Rayner-Ponsonby wedding. A whimsical celebration reminiscent of a bygone era filled with opulence and grandeur. Marvel at an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia, adorned with exquisite vignettes that tell tales from distant lands. Travel back to New Year's Eve Party at Chelsea Arts Ball in 1923, where revelers danced under shimmering lights while embracing the spirit of merriment and new beginnings. Experience the pulsating energy of The Carnival in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - a kaleidoscope of colors and rhythms that ignite your senses. Unleash your creativity with a pirate knitting pattern - a delightful twist on traditional crafts for those seeking adventure even within their stitches. Discover hidden gems through William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "The Sites of London, " capturing both architectural marvels and charming nooks tucked away amidst bustling streets. Marvel at The Carson Mansion standing tall like a beacon of Victorian splendor amidst Eureka, California - its intricate details whispering stories from another time. Step into Princes Park during Liverpool's extravagant fancy fair held in August 1849; witness stalls brimming with treasures as laughter fills the air. "Fancy" encapsulates moments frozen in time - each hint offering glimpses into worlds steeped in beauty, imagination, and the pursuit of refined experiences.