Fancy Collection (#39)

Children have fun dressing up
Three children (two girls and a boy) dressed up as a fairy queen, a red indian and a nurse. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

London Opinion 1932
A glamorous blonde woman with a Marcel wave hair style applies lipstick before going to a party in a multi-coloured dress which shows off her legs

Portrait of Queen Victoria, fancy dress ball, 1842
Queen Victoria in fancy dress for the fancy dress ball held in 1842. The theme of the ball being historical costume, the Queen chose to dress as Philippa, Queen of Edward III

Fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria in 1842
This is a scene from the fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1842. Here they are shown surrounded by admirers

Portrait of Prince Albert, fancy dress ball, 1842
Prince Albert dressed as King Edward III for the fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria and himself in 1842

The Carnival in Rome, 1872
Engraving showing a number of revellers from Romes Carnival, in fancy dress, dancing around a priest, 1872. The priest appears somewhat alarmed to be surrounded by a donkey, a cockerel, a dog

Fancy-Dress Ball on H. M. T. Serapis, Crossing the Equator
Engraving showing the fancy-dress ball held on board the troop-ship Serapis, in celebration of crossing the Equator, 1883

Lady in Fine Fancy Dress
A lady dressed for a party or performance in medieval costume with flowing robes and a veil. She poses against the large wall of a grand garden beneath the ivy and holds a card

Young Boy in Sunday Best
An angelic young boy stands before a finely carved chest in a satin suit with short trousers and sandals

Drury Lane Pantomime
The variety of costume for the Drury Lane Theatre pantomime performance of Robinson Crusoe

Children Dancing Game
Children in fancy dress (one is wearing Alsace costume) dance with their hostess at a party

Costume of Momus
Costume design by Edmund Dulac for the character of Momus in the opera Phebus and Pan

T. G. W. U Dress Party 1934
A fancy dress party at the Transport and General Workers Union convalescent home in Littleport, Cambridgeshire; who says trade unionists lack humour?

Fancy Pastries
Types of Small Fancy Pastries - including Hazelnut Pyramids, Cherry Domes, Maraschino Rolls, Angora Tartlets, Chocolate Arches and Lulus (front row, pink) !

The Magic Mistletoe by Balliol Salmon
A fancy dress party scene showing a Pierrot ignoring a hopeful young lady who has positioned herself under a bunch of mistletoe

Polish Embassy
A Polish embassy arrives in Rome, some of them in very fancy dress

Europa and the Bull
Zeus sees Europa sporting on the beach with her friends, takes a fancy to her, changes himself into a bull and carries her off to Crete

Fancy Dress Blackpool
A fancy dress ball in the Baronial Hall, Blackpool - just one of several splendid dance venues in this popular holiday resort

Pearl Trimmed Headdress
Platinum, fifties blonde wearing a pearl trimmed headdress with a veil & triple pearl drop earrings. Her theatrical style eye make-up lends an exotic appearance

Silverware by Gough
Four fancy items by Gough of Birmingham, exhibited at the Crystal Palace

Horn Dance / Musto
ABBOTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE: The leader of the dance holding the antlers. The costume of oak leaf decorated breeches, velvet tammies & fancy waistcoat is clearly visible

Swiss Guards
By tradition, the Vatican is guarded by Swiss mercenaries in those fancy uniforms : here, a cart-load of Swiss soldiers gallop to Rome to enlist in the popes service

Guinea-Pig Family
In the Spring a young guinea- pigs fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love

Vintage Car in the Snow
A vintage car covered in snow. Anyone fancy helping to crank start it?

Polychrome Pottery
Selection of wide-brimmed and fine-funnelled jugs and a large serving vessel, all with fancy polychrome patternation

Farming for Ladies The scene in the farmyard when the ladies, bless em, take a fancy to farm management

Daphne Becomes Laurel
Daphne, daughter of the river- god Peneus, takes Apollos fancy, but preferring virginity is changed into a laurel, which Apollo thereafter wears in her honour

Children Fancy Dress1923
At a chidrens fancy dress birthday party, a blindfolded boy tries to find his female friend, and succeeds!

Stale Beer Dive 1891
This underground stale beer dive on Mulberry Steet Bend, New York isn t fancy but it is cheap, and thats what counts for the boozy clientele

Ladies in Fancy Dress
Ladies in fancy dress: a milkmaid, Bavarian costume, a demon with a pitchfork and a Spanish senorita

Fruit and Fancy Cakes
Dundee cake of the first quality is available for 2/8, whilst an exceptionally rich fruit cake " of handsome proportions" is yours for just 11/. Date: 1937

Party in Haddon Hall / C16
A wild party in the banquetting hall, Haddon, Derbyshire. A band plays in the balcony, while mummers dance and others display their fancy dress

Bathing Beauties 1910
Two bathers in fancy swimsuits and hats pose theatrically on the steps of their bathing hut

Masked Ball / Paris / 1800
A masked ball in Paris

Carousel at Redruth, 1913
Motor car roundabout at Redruth Fancy Fair

JP MORGAN / MUNSEYs 1906
JOHN PIERPONT MORGAN American banker and financier who played the foremost part in organising the United States Steel Corporation

Barbara Ayrton Gould
BARBARA AYRTON GOULD Suffragette. WSPU organiser & founder of the United Suffragists. MP for North Hendon 1945 - 50. Shown here dressed as a mill girl

Englishman of 1670
The Restoration and the permissive society favoured by Charles II are reflected in a new extravagance in dress, as in this gentlemans fancy petticoat, full sleeves etc

Edict against Excess
An edict published in 1641 seeks to cut down on excess in fashionable mens dress : a gentleman reluctantly lays aside his fancy finery

Scottish Gent 1646
Sir Thomas Urquharts fancy clothes - lace and trimmings at every point - could make you forget that he is renowned for his learning, notably for his translations

Satire on Fashions 1869
A satire on the fashions of the day include flashy, tight trousers & fancy broad shouldered jackets. The polonaise, short skirts, panniers & false hair of the ladies are also mocked

Carnival Giants / 1910
Carnival giants marching through town scattering the citizens who scurry under their feet

Pierrot Concert Party
A seaside concert party troupe in pierrot costume singing and dancing

Street Trades / Fancy Ware
Two men dealing in " fancy ware" attract the interest of a young mother and her daughters

Fairy Fancy Dress Photo
A girl in a fairy costume. Her short, white dress has sequinned sleeves & belt. Also: white stockings & court shoes with roses, a crown, wand & fingerless mittens

Connie Gilchrist / Fancy
CONNIE GILCHRIST English actress as a young girl, posing in costume: she left the stage in the late 1880s to become Countess of Orkney

Children / Party 1891
Children in fancy dress costume, greeting each other at a party

Fancy Waistcoat 1828
Blue cut-away coat, gigot sleeves, hip pockets, gold buttons, high stand-fall collar, patterned waistcoat, pleated shirt front with gold buttons. Back view included

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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.