Follies Collection

The Dolly Sisters, New York
The Dolly Sisters in the Greenwich Village Follies, New York, 1924. Photograph by Alfred Cheney Johnston 1924

Rainbow over Mussenden Temple folly and Downhill strand, at Downhill, Castlerock, County Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Wedding of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook
Scene at the wedding reception of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook, performers in the Pelissier Follies. The wedding took place at Finchley Parish Church, north London

Stone-built folly in woodland habitat, The Burn, Glen Esk, near Edzell, Angus, Scotland, october

Gothic Folly Tower, Wimpole Hall Estate, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

White peacocks in front of folly, Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Chelsea Follies Revue by Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell
Chelsea Follies Revue devised by Archibald de Bear (1882 - 1959) and Reginald Arkell (1889 - 1962). Presented by R.H. Gillespie with music by Wolseley Charles (1889 - 1962)

Heather Thatcher in The Cabaret Girl 1922
Heather Thatcher (1896 1987), English actress in theatre and films. Making a very fascinating member of the All-Night Folly Troupe in a musical comedy The Cabaret Girl, at the Winter Garden Threatre

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437487 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Falk, Benjamin J. (1853-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Mad Jack Fullers Obelisk The Brightling Needle, Sussex
John " Mad Jack" Fullers Obelisk: The Brightling Needle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Date: 1905

A scene from the touring Wylie-Tate production The Follies of 1919 Date: 1919

The Willow Pattern Scene in the Midnight Follies (1926), the cabaret show at the Metropole Hotel, London Date: 1926

Interior of the Queens Hall Roof cabaret
A sketch of the interior of the Queens Hall Roof cabaret with a show in progress, London, 1922. Situated at second floor level above the entrances

Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving)
1588900 Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds)

Rosita and Ramon at the Midnight Follies by Hynes
The Mexican dancers, Rosita and Ramon wowing audiences with their routines at The Midnight Follies at the Metropole Hotel in 1927. Date: 1927

Sketch by Fish of a scene at the Midnight Follies cabaret, L
Sketch by Fish of a scene at the Midnight Follies cabaret, Metropole Hotel, London, 1926 with Jeanne Aubert in the Valenica number. Date: 1926

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden Handbill
Theatre Royal Handbill advertising the Marriage of Figaro and Virtues Triumph. Date: January 13th 1785

The Old John Tower, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England; Britain; UK

A tableau vivant arranged by Ben Ali Haggin from the Ziegfeld Follies of 1919, New Amsterdam Theatre, New York. Produced by Florenz Ziegfeld Date: 1919

The Lady Godiva Tableau Vivant arranged by Ben Ali Haggin from the Ziegfeld Follies of 1919, New Amsterdam Theatre, New York. Produced by Florenz Ziegfeld Date: 1919

Olga Valery - French actress - Roses
Olga Timchenko (aka Olga Valery) (1903-2002) - French actress of Ukrainian origin - performing at the Casino de Paris. The (remarkable) comment on the postcard reverse reads as follows

The dancing team of Georges Fontana and Marjorie Moss, December 1923 currently appearing in the cabaret show The Midnight Follies Date: 1923

Music cover, Au Roi des Folies, Cannes Carnival song
Music cover, Au Roi des Folies, official song of Cannes Carnival, an annual parade marking the 21-day period prior to Mardi Gras - words by Ed. Ned, music by Auguste Pastour (2 of 2) Date: 1933

Au Roi des Folies, official song of Cannes Carnival
Au Roi des Folies, official song of the Cannes Carnival 1933, an annual parade marking the 21-day period prior to Mardi Gras - words by Ed. Ned, music by Auguste Pastour (1 of 2) Date: 1933

Disparate 10
An etching from Goya's Los Disparates series of artworks (The Follies). This example shows a rearing horse, biting the garment of a flailing man in a barren landscape. Date: circa 1816-1823

Vera Lennox, actress, (1903-1984) theatrical portrait in jodhpurs and boots. Captioned, A Primrose by the River's Brim'

Wilda Bennet and the Beauty Chorus in a scene from Apple Blossoms at the Globe Theatre, New York (1919). Produced by Charles Dillingham Date: 1919

A Croquet Match (coloured engraving)
2818064 A Croquet Match (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Croquet Match)

Alarming Prospect, the Single Ladies off to the Diggings (coloured engraving)
2818057 Alarming Prospect, the Single Ladies off to the Diggings (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alarming Prospect)

Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change (coloured engraving)
2818056 Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change)

Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863 (coloured engraving)
2818065 Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863 (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863)

Portal with kiosk, Meudon, and covered terrace, St. Denis
2962834 Portal with kiosk, Meudon, and covered terrace, St. Denis, from a volume of designs by various architects, pub. Morel & Cie, Paris, c.1880 (etching) by Boussard, J

Temple of the Sun, Kew Gardens (b / w photo)
3094846 Temple of the Sun, Kew Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of the Sun, Kew Gardens)

Portrait of the actress Enid Stamp-Taylor appearing in The Punch Bowl at the Duke of Yorks Theatre and Hotel Metropole Cabaret The Midnight Follies, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for the Midnight Follies cabaret show at the Hotel Metropole, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Two photographs of Eddie Cantor, 1927
Two photographs of the American entertainer Eddie Cantor, 1927 Date: 1927

The American dancer Helen Brown premier dancer in the new Ziegfeld Follies, 1927 Date: 1927

The dancer Annie Pritchard in the latest edition of the Greenwich Village Follies, New York, 1928 Date: 1928

Follies poster by John Hassall
Poster by John Hassall for Harry Pelissiers entertainment troupe, The Follies, showing the audience rushing for the exit. This rather contrary approach by Hassall turned out to be incredibly popular

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
3959719 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437488 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

A scene from The Cabaret Girl staged at the Winter Garden Theatre, London, 1922. A representation of the Midnight Follies at the Hotel Metropole

A portrait of Gertrude Lawrence, London, 1920
A portrait of Gertrude Lawrence the leader of the cabaret Frolics given nightly at Murrays Club, London, 1920 Date: 1920

The Cinderella Finale from Ice Follies of 1939, a Joan Crawford vehicle, with some of Dolly Tree?s extravagant creations. There was a group of dancers wearing enormous crinoline

A Pic-nic in the Drawing Room, a capital thing for a Wet Day (coloured engraving)
2818061 A Pic-nic in the Drawing Room, a capital thing for a Wet Day (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pic-nic in the Drawing Room)

A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate (coloured engraving)
2818059 A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prize Baby Show)

Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, 1715 (etching)
2962831 Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, 1715 (etching) by Baquoy, Maurice (1680-1747); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les Plans, Profils, et Elevations, des Ville, et Chateau de Versailles)

Fontaine des Domes, Versailles, c. 1715 (etching)
2962829 Fontaine des Domes, Versailles, c.1715 (etching) by Herriset, Antoine (c.1685-1769); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les Plans, Profils, et Elevations, des Ville)

Penshaw Monument, Sunderland (colour photo)
3096735 Penshaw Monument, Sunderland (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penshaw Monument, Sunderland)

Hall of the Folies-Bergere, Paris, France

Monte Carlo Follies, showing bright young things relaxing on motor boats in Monte Carlo Bay waving to each other. The production was straight from New York and showing for the whole Summer Season

Chelsea Follies at the Victoria Palace Theatre, 1930
Chelsea Follies at the Victoria Palace, 1930. Some of the Chelsea Follies, who are models of deportment. Sketch by H H Harris. Date: 1930

A substitute for the Sea Side, or the Serpentine as it might be (coloured engraving)
2818067 A substitute for the Sea Side, or the Serpentine as it might be (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A substitute for the Sea Side)

A Rather Fast Steeple Chase (coloured engraving)
2818066 A Rather Fast Steeple Chase (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rather Fast Steeple Chase)

Swimming for Ladies (coloured engraving)
2818062 Swimming for Ladies (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimming for Ladies)

Preparatory School for Young Ladies (coloured engraving)
2818055 Preparatory School for Young Ladies (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatory School for Young Ladies)

Conversazione of Ladies (coloured engraving)
2818052 Conversazione of Ladies (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversazione of Ladies)

Farming for Ladies (coloured engraving)
2818049 Farming for Ladies (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farming for Ladies)

Fashions for 1844 (coloured engraving)
2818048 Fashions for 1844 (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashions for 1844)

Terrace covered with cement, and bower designed by Danjoy, c. 1880 (etching)
2962826 Terrace covered with cement, and bower designed by Danjoy, c.1880 (etching) by Boussard, J. (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Volunteer Movement, Jones and Family go under Canvass (coloured engraving)
2818063 Volunteer Movement, Jones and Family go under Canvass (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Movement)

Topsy Turvey, or, our Antipodes (coloured engraving)
2818058 Topsy Turvey, or, our Antipodes (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topsy Turvey, or, our Antipodes)

Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic (coloured engraving)
2818053 Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic)

View of Virginia Water with Garden Temples, from Views of Windsor
STC228033 View of Virginia Water with Garden Temples, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1828 (colour litho) by Daniell

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
1073442 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gallant scene: picnic at a lake, 1787 (black chalk, pen & ink, w / c and gouache on paper)
3080764 Gallant scene: picnic at a lake, 1787 (black chalk, pen & ink, w/c and gouache on paper) by Norblin, Jean Pierre (1745-1830); 29.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ScAne galante)

The Play Garden, 1912-13 (tempera)
6198042 The Play Garden, 1912-13 (tempera) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 121.9x182.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

The Old Tower, Broadway, Worcestershire (colour photo)
3094847 The Old Tower, Broadway, Worcestershire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Tower, Broadway, Worcestershire)

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"Follies: A Kaleidoscope of Whimsical Delights" Amidst the enchanting landscape, a vibrant rainbow gracefully arches over Mussenden Temple folly and Downhill strand, painting the sky with hues of pure magic. The Dolly Sisters, New York's dazzling duo, mesmerized audiences with their captivating performances that brought joy and laughter to all who witnessed their follies. Nestled in a woodland habitat at The Burn in Glen Esk, Angus, Scotland, stands a stone-built folly exuding an air of mystery and intrigue during the bewitching month of October. Rising proudly against the horizon on Wimpole Hall Estate in Cambridgeshire, England, the Gothic Folly Tower stands as an architectural marvel that transports visitors back in time to an era filled with grandeur and opulence. Graceful white peacocks strut before a whimsical folly, adding an ethereal touch to its already enchanting presence while capturing hearts with their majestic beauty. Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell's Chelsea Follies Revue dazzled spectators with its extravagant costumes and show-stopping performances that left audiences breathless for more. In celebration of love's union between Dan Everard and Dollis Brook, their wedding became a spectacle filled with mirthful follies that echoed through time as a testament to eternal happiness. Eugen Sandow strikes classical ancient Greco-Roman poses in timeless black-and-white photographs from 1894; his sculpted physique embodying strength and grace reminiscent of bygone eras. Sketches immortalize Prince Arthur opening Roundhay Park in Leeds—a haven where families frolic amidst nature's embrace—where laughter echoes through every corner like joyful follies dancing on the wind.