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Orientalism Collection

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in fancy-dress costume as Scheherazade

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Poster, Aladdin at Grand Theatre, Halifax

Poster, Aladdin at Grand Theatre, Halifax
Pantomime poster, Milton Rays production of Aladdin at the Grand Theatre, Halifax. circa 1900

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Aladdin, touring to the Opera House, Northampton

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames Embankment

Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames Embankment
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Aladdin pantomime design

Aladdin pantomime design, unidentified production. Showing Aladdin in the cave with the lamp, and the genie materialising. Date: circa 1910

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Aladdin, Kennington Theatre, South London

Aladdin, Kennington Theatre, South London, 24 December 1904. Powerful Company, Beautiful Scenery, Charming Ballets, Augmented Orchestra, Ballet & Chorus of 100. 1904

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914

Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914
Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, observed by an older woman with lorgnette. La Folie du Jour. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching by H

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Oriental, 1892, by Francisco Masriera Manovens (1842-1902)

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Jose Tapiro y Baro (1836-1913). Spanish painter

Jose Tapiro y Baro (1836-1913). Spanish painter. Parache, the dancer. Watercolour, 1895-1900. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageOrientalism Collection: English naval officer finds a weeping odalisk, Regency era

English naval officer finds a weeping odalisk, Regency era
An 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: English sailor saves a drowning Arab chief, Regency era

English sailor saves a drowning Arab chief, Regency era
An 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: English Regency naval officer at the court of a Turkish pirate

English Regency naval officer at the court of a Turkish pirate
An 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Chinese and Japanese art: silk designs

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)

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Women in fancy-dress costumes of Arabian harem dancers

Women in fancy-dress costumes of Arabian harem dancers

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Front cover of le Carnival Parisien, Vol. 10, 1920

Front cover of le Carnival Parisien, Vol. 10, 1920
Calligraphic 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Costumes of Greek men, early 19th century

Costumes of Greek men, early 19th century
Costumes 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Costumes of the Eyalet of Egypt, 19th century

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Costumes of Chinese Tatars, 19th century

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Costumes of Ottoman Turkey, 19th century

Costumes of Ottoman Turkey, 19th century. Two men in turban, jacket, waistcoat, sash, harem pants, stockings and slippers. One smokes a long tobacco pipe

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Arabian men in front of a caravan

Arabian men in front of a caravan
Two 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Costumes of Persia, 19th century

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Costumes of Kalmyk military, 19th century

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Japanese costume, 19th century

Japanese costume, 19th century. Man in hat, waistcoat, jacket and hakama trousers. Woman with hair in pigtails, wearing a kimono and holding a fan

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Sir Robert Shirley in Persian costume

Sir Robert Shirley in Persian costume
Sir 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Box label, Lings Turkish Delight

Box label, Lings Turkish Delight

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dog

Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dog
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913

Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913
Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, designed by Kriegck, with red-lined cape. Habit nouveau par Kriegck

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Womens hat designs by milliner Marcelle Demay, 1913

Womens hat designs by milliner Marcelle Demay, 1913
Womens hat designs by milliner Marcelle Demay. Modeles de Marcelle Demay. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by B

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Young man in fashionable outfit with top hat and cane, 1912

Young man in fashionable outfit with top hat and cane, 1912. Mise d un jeune homme

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman reading a letter wearing a velvet dress and toque

Woman reading a letter wearing a velvet dress and toque
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers

Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers, Grande robe du soir en brocart d argent, Perruque bleue, aigrettes

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in harlequin costume and mask for a fancy dress ball

Woman in harlequin costume and mask for a fancy dress ball. Arlequine

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Chang Woo Gow (Chang Yu Sing), Chinese giant

Chang Woo Gow (Chang Yu Sing), Chinese giant
Chang 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Illustration, A Song of the English, Calcutta

Illustration, A Song of the English, Calcutta
Illustration 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: RED ORIENTAL PARASOL

RED ORIENTAL PARASOL
A 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Aladdin pantomime, Ye Olde Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, from 24 December 1902

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913

The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913
The Orientalism of the European Woman: Ladies of the West Adopt the Yashmak-Veil just as the Ladies of the East are abandoning it

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in linen dress looking at herself in the mirror

Woman in linen dress looking at herself in the mirror. Robe de linon de fil

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours, 1913

Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours, 1913
Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours of poppy red, blue and white. Toilette aux couleurs gagnantes

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Man in dressing gown over yellow trousers and green

Man in dressing gown over yellow trousers and green waistcoat. Robe de chambre

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in striped linen dress and vest in soft ribbed silk

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace

Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in grey taffeta dress with linen collar

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in black and white dress with matching bonnet, 1913

Woman in black and white dress with matching bonnet, 1913
Woman in black and white dress with matching hat and parasol. Robe a combinaison de noir et blanc

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Womens gloves in suede and kid skin, 1913

Womens gloves in suede and kid skin, 1913
Womens gloves in suede and kid skin. Gants de suede et de chevreau glace

Background imageOrientalism Collection: New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912

New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912. Ombrelles nouveau

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in floral taffeta dress, silk ottoman, and tulle hat

Woman in floral taffeta dress, silk ottoman, and tulle hat with cockatoo. Robe de taffetas a fleurs et ottoman de soie, chapeau de tulle

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in garden party outfit of skirt, blouse

Woman in garden party outfit of skirt, blouse and jacket, playing a game with sticks and a ring. Toilette de garden party

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Butterfly brooches mounted in diamonds designed by Morgan

Butterfly brooches mounted in diamonds designed by Morgan. Papillons naturels montes en diamants par Morgan

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, 1913

Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, 1913
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in outfit for tennis, 1913

Woman in outfit for tennis, 1913
Woman in outfit for tennis. Scarlet jacket, white skirt, green cloche hat. Costume de tennis

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in pearl-grey suit and black straw hat

Woman in pearl-grey suit and black straw hat. Tailleur de satin gris de perle, chapeau de paille noir

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Girl skipping rope at the beach in white dress

Girl skipping rope at the beach in white dress and bonnet decorated with flowers. Costume d une damoiselle de 6 a 8 ans

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in evening gown for dinner at Bois

Woman in evening gown for dinner at Bois. Robe pour diner au Bois

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in walking dress with children in a park

Woman in walking dress with children in a park
Woman in matching cape and hat over long skirt with children in a park. Toilettes de promenade

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in dress of black charmeuse satin, 1913

Woman in dress of black charmeuse satin, 1913
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in crepe-de-chine gown with cupid, 1913

Woman in crepe-de-chine gown with cupid, 1913
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Young women in blue toile garden dresses with black

Young women in blue toile garden dresses with black
Young 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Fashionable man walking past bouquinistes on the Seine, 1913

Fashionable man walking past bouquinistes on the Seine, 1913
Man in suit, bowler hat and cane walking past bouquinistes on the Seine. Tenue du matin

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913

Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913
Woman in skirt of marine blue chiffon, vest of turquoise crepe de chine, seated on a chaise longue

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913

Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913
Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in grey wool suit and yellow straw hat

Woman in grey wool suit and yellow straw hat
Woman in grey wool suit, Baptiste shirt, straw hat, and beige wool gaiters

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in cloche hat, sheath dress and satin top, 1913

Woman in cloche hat, sheath dress and satin top, 1913
Woman 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in white crepon dress with taffeta jacket and hat

Woman in white crepon dress with taffeta jacket and hat
Woman in white crepon dress with yellow taffeta jacket and hat. Robe de crepon blanc, casaque de taffetas soufre, bonnet de taffetas pekine

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in short-sleeved top and white skirt, 1913

Woman in short-sleeved top and white skirt, 1913
Woman in short-sleeved top with embroidered trim and white skirt and stole holding two birds aloft. Robe d interieur

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in embroidered satn blouse and draped skirt, 1913

Woman in embroidered satn blouse and draped skirt, 1913
Woman in white embroidered satin blouse and silk cashmere draped skirt at the racetrack. Blouse de satin blanc brodee, jupe drapee de cachemire de soie

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in dress of hand-painted old-blue veil

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon

Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon and leopard-skin cape. Tunique de mousseline oieil or brodee, manchon de leopard

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in house gown of coral-print silk over a linen

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in panier dress in coffee-coloured satin

Woman in panier dress in coffee-coloured satin with pet dog. Robe a panier en satin cafe

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine, 1913

Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine, 1913
Young 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in green wool suit with pet dogs, 1913

Woman in green wool suit with pet dogs, 1913
Woman in green wool suit with collar, belt and cuffs in yellow and grey taffeta check, walking with two dogs

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in silk cashmere dress and velvet jacket with do

Woman in silk cashmere dress and velvet jacket with do
Woman in dress of silk cashmere and jacket of wool velvet lined with yellow satin. Pet dog with collar

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Young womens dresses, 1913

Young womens dresses, 1913
Young 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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913

Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913
Fancy dress costumes by Longhi. Woman in damask dress trimmed with white, cape of black taffeta and lace

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in elegant finery of low-cut, gold sheath

Woman in elegant finery of low-cut, gold sheath gown with cape holding a fan. Grande parure

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in evening gown of polka-dot linen

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

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in afternoon outfit of sheath dress with sash belt

Woman in afternoon outfit of sheath dress with sash belt
Woman in afternoon outfit of long green sheath dress with purple sash belt. Toilette d apres midi

Background imageOrientalism Collection: Woman in outfit for St. Moritz in embroidered white frieze

Woman in outfit for St. Moritz in embroidered white frieze
Woman 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



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