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Woman in fancy-dress costume as Scheherazade. Robe in Nile-green crepe de Chine and metallic brocade, with gold and silver embroidery, plumed turban, harem pants, Nile-green trailing sleeves
Poster, Aladdin at Grand Theatre, HalifaxPantomime poster, Milton Rays production of Aladdin at the Grand Theatre, Halifax. circa 1900
Aladdin, touring to the Opera House, Northampton, 22 February 1909(?) This seems to be a stock poster. The reverse boasts of The Funniest Pantomime ever produced. circa 1909
Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames EmbankmentIllustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)
Aladdin pantomime design, unidentified production. Showing Aladdin in the cave with the lamp, and the genie materialising. Date: circa 1910
Aladdin, Kennington Theatre, South London, 24 December 1904. Powerful Company, Beautiful Scenery, Charming Ballets, Augmented Orchestra, Ballet & Chorus of 100. 1904
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hatWoman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet
Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H
Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, observed by an older woman with lorgnette. La Folie du Jour. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching by H
Oriental, 1892, by Francisco Masriera Manovens (1842-1902)Francisco Masriera Manovens (1842-1902). Spanish painter. Oriental, 1892. Oil on canvas, 55 x 43 cm. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
Jose Tapiro y Baro (1836-1913). Spanish painter. Parache, the dancer. Watercolour, 1895-1900. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
English naval officer finds a weeping odalisk, Regency eraAn English naval officer finds a weeping odalisk in a seraglio garden. Admiral Bowsprit and the enslaved English woman Ellen. A turbaned eunuch harem guard watches
English sailor saves a drowning Arab chief, Regency eraAn English sailor extends an oar to save a drowning Arab chief, Regency era. While other Moors pray to Allah to save him. Royal Navy matelots use oars and pikes to bring a rowboat near a man-of-war
English Regency naval officer at the court of a Turkish pirateAn English naval officer at the court of a Turkish pirate chief. The Moor sits on a divan on a carpet smoking a tobacco pipe, with guards in turbans armed with scimitars and lances
Chinese and Japanese art: silk designs. Chinese silk book binding with four-clawed dragons on a yellow ground for a Prince. Chinese (black ground) and Japanese patterns (sides)
Women in fancy-dress costumes of Arabian harem dancers
Front cover of le Carnival Parisien, Vol. 10, 1920Calligraphic title and illustration of a woman in Oriental fancy dress. She wears an elaborate headdress with many lines of pearls, a richly embroidered loose tabard over a long skirt
Costumes of Greek men, early 19th centuryCostumes of Greek men under the Ottoman Empire, early 19th century. One in cap, embroidered vest, sash belt, foustanela or kilt and sandals, the other in harem pants and boots
Costumes of the Eyalet of Egypt, 19th century. Two Egyptian men in front of the pyramids. Ottoman Turk in turban, striped robe, wide pantaloons and sandals. Mamluk or soldier in turban and uniform
Costumes of Chinese Tatars, 19th century. A woman in robe, skirt and slippers, carrying a vase on her head. An archer with bow and quiver. Chinese Tartars
Costumes of Ottoman Turkey, 19th century. Two men in turban, jacket, waistcoat, sash, harem pants, stockings and slippers. One smokes a long tobacco pipe
Arabian men in front of a caravanTwo Arabian men under a palm tree in front of a caravan of camels. In turban, colourful robes, harem pants and slippers, one smoking a tobacco pipe
Costumes of Persia, 19th century. A bearded man sits on a divan smoking a hookah pipe. Another man in fez, coat, robe and boots with a dagger
Costumes of Kalmyk military, 19th century. An officer in tall hat, tunic, skirt and boots with sabre. A soldier in plumed hat, jacket, breeches and boots armed with musket, quiver and bow. Kalmuks
Japanese costume, 19th century. Man in hat, waistcoat, jacket and hakama trousers. Woman with hair in pigtails, wearing a kimono and holding a fan
Sir Robert Shirley in Persian costumeSir Robert Shirley, English traveller and adventurer, c.1581-1628. Younger brother of Sir Anthony Shirley and Sir Thomas Shirley. Notable for his help modernising the Persian Safavid army
Box label, Lings Turkish Delight
Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dogWoman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl in cherry and green check dress with dog. Robe de crepon blanc a pois jaune, robe de fillette en ecossais cerise et vert
Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, designed by Kriegck, with red-lined cape. Habit nouveau par Kriegck
Womens hat designs by milliner Marcelle Demay, 1913Womens hat designs by milliner Marcelle Demay. Modeles de Marcelle Demay. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by B
Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet in enamel and diamonds. Bijoux par Veyer. Pendants de cou joaillerie et emaux translucide, bracelet libellules emaux et diamants
Young man in fashionable outfit with top hat and cane, 1912. Mise d un jeune homme
Woman reading a letter wearing a velvet dress and toqueWoman reading a letter wearing a dress and toque hat of sea-green silk velvet edged with ermine. Ermine shawl and muff. Robe et toque de velours de soie vert de mer bordees d hermine
Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers, Grande robe du soir en brocart d argent, Perruque bleue, aigrettes
Woman in harlequin costume and mask for a fancy dress ball. Arlequine
Chang Woo Gow (Chang Yu Sing), Chinese giantChang Woo Gow (Chang Yu Sing, 1841-1893), celebrated Chinese Giant who toured Britain. He was 7 feet and 8.75 inches (235.5 cm) tall. Date: late 19th century
Illustration, A Song of the English, CalcuttaIllustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). Calcutta -- Me the Sea-captain loved, the River built
RED ORIENTAL PARASOLA young lady shades her complexion from the harsh rays of the sun encountered at the seaside with a large, bright red japanese parasol & a broad brimmed straw hat. Date: 1915
Aladdin pantomime, Ye Olde Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, from 24 December 1902, twice nightly, including 100 local children, comic harlequinade. Blue and white Chinese plate design. Date: 1902
The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913The Orientalism of the European Woman: Ladies of the West Adopt the Yashmak-Veil just as the Ladies of the East are abandoning it
Woman in linen dress looking at herself in the mirror. Robe de linon de fil
Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours, 1913Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours of poppy red, blue and white. Toilette aux couleurs gagnantes
Man in dressing gown over yellow trousers and green waistcoat. Robe de chambre
Woman in striped linen dress and vest in soft ribbed silk or faille, hat with cockade. She writes love with her cane in the sand. Robe de linon raye avec petite veste de faille souple
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with laceBride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee
Woman in grey taffeta dress with linen collar and cuffs, satin gilet with enamel buttons, under a willow tree. Robe de taffetas gris a col et manchettes de linon, et gilet de satin a boutons d email
Woman in black and white dress with matching bonnet, 1913Woman in black and white dress with matching hat and parasol. Robe a combinaison de noir et blanc
Womens gloves in suede and kid skin, 1913Womens gloves in suede and kid skin. Gants de suede et de chevreau glace
New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912. Ombrelles nouveau
Woman in floral taffeta dress, silk ottoman, and tulle hat with cockatoo. Robe de taffetas a fleurs et ottoman de soie, chapeau de tulle
Woman in garden party outfit of skirt, blouse and jacket, playing a game with sticks and a ring. Toilette de garden party
Butterfly brooches mounted in diamonds designed by Morgan. Papillons naturels montes en diamants par Morgan
Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, 1913Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel. Grande robe du soir en tulle et satin, echarpe de velours at glands de perles
Woman in outfit for tennis, 1913Woman in outfit for tennis. Scarlet jacket, white skirt, green cloche hat. Costume de tennis
Woman in pearl-grey suit and black straw hat. Tailleur de satin gris de perle, chapeau de paille noir
Girl skipping rope at the beach in white dress and bonnet decorated with flowers. Costume d une damoiselle de 6 a 8 ans
Woman in evening gown for dinner at Bois. Robe pour diner au Bois
Woman in walking dress with children in a parkWoman in matching cape and hat over long skirt with children in a park. Toilettes de promenade
Woman in dress of black charmeuse satin, 1913Woman in dress of black charmeuse satin with corsage and panier of an embroidered and draped obi. Robe de charmeuse noire avec corsage et panier formes d un obi drape
Woman in crepe-de-chine gown with cupid, 1913Woman in crepe-de-chine gown with belt and bag embroidered with pearls. A cupid aims a love dart at her head. Robe de crepe de chine, sac et ceinture brodes de perles
Young women in blue toile garden dresses with blackYoung women in garden dresses of blue toile, black velvet belt, matching hat, with dove and flowers in a bower. Robe de jardin en toile bleu vif, ceinture de velours noir, chapeau toile et velours
Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan
Fashionable man walking past bouquinistes on the Seine, 1913Man in suit, bowler hat and cane walking past bouquinistes on the Seine. Tenue du matin
Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913Woman in skirt of marine blue chiffon, vest of turquoise crepe de chine, seated on a chaise longue
Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913
Woman in grey wool suit and yellow straw hatWoman in grey wool suit, Baptiste shirt, straw hat, and beige wool gaiters
Woman in cloche hat, sheath dress and satin top, 1913Woman in cloche hat, crepe de chine sheath dress and embroidered satin top. Fourreau de crepe de chine, veste de satin brodee a chale de linon
Woman in white crepon dress with taffeta jacket and hatWoman in white crepon dress with yellow taffeta jacket and hat. Robe de crepon blanc, casaque de taffetas soufre, bonnet de taffetas pekine
Woman in short-sleeved top and white skirt, 1913Woman in short-sleeved top with embroidered trim and white skirt and stole holding two birds aloft. Robe d interieur
Woman in embroidered satn blouse and draped skirt, 1913Woman in white embroidered satin blouse and silk cashmere draped skirt at the racetrack. Blouse de satin blanc brodee, jupe drapee de cachemire de soie
Woman in dress of hand-painted old-blue veil looking at cherry blossom out of a window. Robe de voile bleu ancien peint a la main
Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon and leopard-skin cape. Tunique de mousseline oieil or brodee, manchon de leopard
Woman in house gown of coral-print silk over a linen petticoat. Aquarium with coral and goldfish. Robe d interieur en soie brochee, ouverte sur un dessous de linon
Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her. Petit loden tailleur en laine d Ecosse, grosses bottines lacees
Woman in panier dress in coffee-coloured satin with pet dog. Robe a panier en satin cafe
Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine, 1913Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine decorated with black velvet in garden with roses on lattice. Robe de jeune fille en crepe de chine blanc et garnie de velours noirs
Woman in green wool suit with pet dogs, 1913Woman in green wool suit with collar, belt and cuffs in yellow and grey taffeta check, walking with two dogs
Woman in silk cashmere dress and velvet jacket with doWoman in dress of silk cashmere and jacket of wool velvet lined with yellow satin. Pet dog with collar
Young womens dresses, 1913Young womens dresses: one in white crepon and orange taffeta, the other in embroidered white fabric. Robes de jeunes filles: l une en crepon blanc et taffetas orange, l autre en drap blanc brode
Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913Fancy dress costumes by Longhi. Woman in damask dress trimmed with white, cape of black taffeta and lace
Woman in elegant finery of low-cut, gold sheath gown with cape holding a fan. Grande parure
Woman in evening gown of polka-dot linen decorated with lace and roses. Toilette de nuit en linon a pois garnie de dentelle et de petites roses
Woman in afternoon outfit of sheath dress with sash beltWoman in afternoon outfit of long green sheath dress with purple sash belt. Toilette d apres midi
Woman in outfit for St. Moritz in embroidered white friezeWoman in outfit for St. Moritz in white frieze with skunk trim and wool embroidery. Pour St. Maritz ratine blanche garnie de skunks et brodee de laine