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French gentleman in ancient costume, 17th century, . From a tapestry manufactured by the Trinity, founded in Paris by Catherine de Medici. Handcolored illustration by E
Swiss noble, 16th century, in purple cape over green jerkin, slashed breeches.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Gentleman of Spain, 17th century, from a painting by Murillo.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Pierre, Vicomte de Rohan (1451-1513), Seigneur de Gie, Marechal de France.. In full suit of armor, long blue plume, mounted on a plumed horse with heraldic colors. From a tapestry
Flemish lady in waiting, 16th century, long green dress with embroidered edges.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Woman of Burgos, Spain, 16th century, in a short pink jacket over a long patterned skirt and clogs.. Woman of Burgos, Spain, 16th century, from a contemporary miniature
Trumpeters at a tournament, reign of Francis I of France.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
French wrestlers, 16th century Champion inFrench wrestlers, 16th century. Champion in violet silk top, blue and white stockings.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
French nobles at the court of Henry III (1574-1589).. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Young woman of England, 16th century, in brown hat, long brown dress and lace ruff.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Spanish noble, 16th century, in cape, jerkin, trunk hose and stockings, ruff and velvet cap.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Young woman and small boy, France, 18th century, from a print by Debucourt.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Woman in ball gown, France, 18th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Young fashionable man holding a huge fur hat a l Androsmane, 18th century, France.. From le Magasin des modes nouvelles francaises et anglaises, 1787. Handcolored illustration by E
Soldier of the French Guards, 18th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Valet to the hounds under Francis I, with lance, hunting horn and three hunting dogs.. From a tapestry owned by de Saint-Ferreol. Handcolored illustration by E
Venetian gondolier, 18th century, Italy, from a painting by Antonio Canaletto.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Charles Rosalie de Rohan-Chabot, Count of Jarnac, France, 18th century.. From a painting by Olivier depicting English tea at the Salon des Quatre Glaces au Temple. Handcolored illustration by E
Officer (governor of the port of Marseille) and lady of quality, France, 18th century.. From a painting by Joseph Vernet. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A
Bodyguard to Francis I, 16th century, of theKing Charles I of England, 17th century, from a portrait by Van Dyck, 1635.. From a portrait by Van Dyck, 1635. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A
Army officer from the Low Countries, 17th century, . From a painting by David Teniers in the Louvre. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L
Young nobleman from the Low Countries, 17th century, . From a painting by Adriaan van der Venne (1589-1662). Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L
Gentleman of Holland, 17th century, . From a painting by Pierre de Hooch. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Scene at a festival in Nuremburg, a tournament between the Hirshvogel and Riet noble families.. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Young Louis XIV, King of France, 17th century.. From a painting in the Musee de Blois. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Portrait of two Spanish artists, 17th century, including Velasquez.. The figure in black is traditionally held to be Velasquez
Antoine de Saint-Chamans, France, 17th century.. From a print in the Bibliotheque Imperiale. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F
Dress of the reign of King George III, 1780.. Gown and petticoat of pale lilac lutestring trimmed with gardenia or jessamine. Handkerchief and apron of chequered gauze
Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770.. Woman with greengrocers barrow headdress, bouffant hair, tight silk bodice with lace collar, silk muff and white petticoats
Dress of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820, based on Elizabeth Montagu.. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair, a crucifix around her neck, silk embroidered dress and petticoats
Dress of the reign of George II, 1727-1760.. She wears a headdress in the shape of a carriage, beauty spots, necklaces and chokers, a dress with fitted bodice, short sleeves and long lace cuffs
Tea Party of Women in Welsh Costumes, Wales. Date: 1900s
Students at Commercial Road Swimming Baths, Bedford Date: 1903
The 1914 Season - a Fancy Dress Ball by MataniaLate dancers leaving the Albert Hall during the first cold light of dawn after attending a fancy dress ball there during the summer season of 1914. Date: 1914
Marsinah costumes from KismetMiss Lily Brayton (aka Mrs Oscar Asche) as Marsinah in Kismet which was revived at the Globe Theatre in London in 1914. Date: 1914
Oxford University robes: Bachelor of MusicA Bachelor of Music at Oxford University sporting a mortarboard and long, black gown with white fur hood. Date: 1920s
Oxford University robes: Doctor of Music (full dress)A Doctor of Music at Oxford University sporting a mortarboard and long, red gown. Date: 1920s
Roseray and Capella at the Embassy ClubAn Embassy Thrill - the Dancers Roseray and Capella. Roseray and Capella, the cabaret stars of the Embassy Club pictured performing some of their act which combined acrobatics with dance
Miss Dora Dubey, one of the company appearing in Dollys Revels at the Piccadilly Hotel in London in 1924. The Bystander comments that she is
Tosh sistersCabaret entertainers the Tosh Sisters from Vienna - amusing the patrons of West End clubs in London in 1929. Pictured here in feather-skirted costumes. Date: 1929
Costumes in France during the reign of Henry II. 1547. Illustration by G. Delacroix. Engraving
Womenswear. Regattas. American Illustration of the 1920s. Drawing
I Insouciante by Claude SheppersonScene outside a ball in the early 1920s with two revellers in full costume, sitting on the kerb outside, smoking and cigarette and disregarding the curious onlookers. Date: 1920
The Pan Ball, 1920From left, Miss Iris Tree as a futurist Pan, Miss Viola Tree as a tree nymph and Miss Betty Chester as a Bacchante, all guests at the themed Pan Ball held at Covent Garden in aid of Barts Hospital in
Fancy dress costumesInk and watercolour sketch by Florence Hardy, sister of poster artist Dudley Hardy and daughter of marine painter Thomas Bush Hardy Date: circa 1893
Costumes of the Red Cross: an Russian nurse, 1915Ministering angels and what they are wearing: varieties of the Allied Red Cross headgear. A Russian nurse, portrayed in 1915. Date: 1915
Costumes of the Red Cross: an Japanese nurse, 1915Ministering angels and what they are wearing: varieties of the Allied Red Cross headgear. A Japanese nurse, portrayed in 1915. Date: 1915
Costumes of the Red Cross: an French nurse, 1915Ministering angels and what they are wearing: varieties of the Allied Red Cross headgear. A French nurse, portrayed in 1915. Date: 1915