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Background imageCostume Collection: Sally Rand of Fan Dance fame is shown in one of the positions in her new dance which

Sally Rand of Fan Dance fame is shown in one of the positions in her new dance which she has named " Leda and the Swan ". Miss Rand will present the dance soon in a Chicago theatre

Background imageCostume Collection: Ouled nail dancing girls of Algeria. They belong to a tribe of desert arabs February

Ouled nail dancing girls of Algeria. They belong to a tribe of desert arabs February 1920

Background imageCostume Collection: Indian Empire Garden Party at Hurlingham Mrs Grosvenor - Collins ( wife of Major

Indian Empire Garden Party at Hurlingham Mrs Grosvenor - Collins ( wife of Major Grosvenor - Collins, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire ) 1 July 1935

Background imageCostume Collection: The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall Miss Elsie Carlisle 12 November 1919

The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall Miss Elsie Carlisle 12 November 1919

Background imageCostume Collection: Opening personnel at the Commodore Cinema. 1933

Opening personnel at the Commodore Cinema. 1933

Background imageCostume Collection: The Devonshire House Ball Lady Alexander 14 April 1920

The Devonshire House Ball Lady Alexander 14 April 1920

Background imageCostume Collection: An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

Background imageCostume Collection: Kumaoni women, Uttarakhand, India. Kumaon is the fascinating hill region of

Kumaoni women, Uttarakhand, India. Kumaon is the fascinating hill region of Western Uttar Pradesh ( Uttaranchal )

Background imageCostume Collection: Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate suspect makes a rapid climb

Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate suspect makes a rapid climb
Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate " suspect" makes a rapid climb of a nearby tree with Ben hot on his heels

Background imageCostume Collection: Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one

Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend

Background imageCostume Collection: King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

Background imageCostume Collection: Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches

Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches for Jane Austens History of England, 1790

Background imageCostume Collection: Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Background imageCostume Collection: Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912

Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (born Goulden) (1858-1928), English suffragette. Founder of the Womens Social and Political Union 1903

Background imageCostume Collection: Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine

Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine Dancing Competition in aid of the Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies took place at the Scale Theatre

Background imageCostume Collection: Another Russian Dancer for England Mlle Mila Cirul the Russian dancer who is described

Another Russian Dancer for England Mlle Mila Cirul the Russian dancer who is described by Viennese critics as the most exquisite dancer Europe has ever seen. 22 February 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: Dancing in the Rain April 11th 1954 Thoroughly enjoying themselves as butterflies

Dancing in the Rain April 11th 1954 Thoroughly enjoying themselves as butterflies in a good cause are these tiny dancers aged four to seven years from the Enfield School of Dancing

Background imageCostume Collection: Schoolboys have their day. Going out cavemen style - Paul Chamberlain ( 6 ) of Croydon

Schoolboys have their day. Going out cavemen style - Paul Chamberlain ( 6 ) of Croydon ( on the left ) and David Taylor ( 9 ) of East Ham

Background imageCostume Collection: King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

Background imageCostume Collection: County Roczynski, the new Polish Ambassador, presents credentials to the King

County Roczynski, the new Polish Ambassador, presents credentials to the King. 6 November 1934

Background imageCostume Collection: Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months

Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months in the period (1470-1471). Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen

Background imageCostume Collection: Re-enactment; Knight in armour with shield

Re-enactment; Knight in armour with shield

Background imageCostume Collection: Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie

Tom Thumb entertaining the King and Queen 1864. The Classic Fairy Tales by Iona and Peter Opie, page 45. In addition to folk tale, Tom Thumb figures in Henry Fieldings The Tragedy of Tragedies

Background imageCostume Collection: William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley

William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley, acquired a Charles Kent Mare, which had been permanently injured and was used only for breeding

Background imageCostume Collection: The Social Girls Club in Chislehurst, Kent. 4 December 1936

The Social Girls Club in Chislehurst, Kent. 4 December 1936

Background imageCostume Collection: Petts Wood Operatic Society performing on stage. 1936

Petts Wood Operatic Society performing on stage. 1936

Background imageCostume Collection: Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576)

Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576)
Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576, died 1619). From This War Without An Enemy by Richard Ollard, page 32

Background imageCostume Collection: Red Indian Princess goes to Rome to learn singing. 22 October 1934

Red Indian Princess goes to Rome to learn singing. 22 October 1934

Background imageCostume Collection: King Arthur and Guinevere sit and talk. Early 14th century. Guinevere was the Queen

King Arthur and Guinevere sit and talk. Early 14th century. Guinevere was the Queen consort of King Arthur

Background imageCostume Collection: Woodlands Club childrens party in Blackfen, London. 1938

Woodlands Club childrens party in Blackfen, London. 1938

Background imageCostume Collection: Golden Keys to happiness London; Mrs Mary Wilson, wife of the Prime Minister

Golden Keys to happiness London; Mrs Mary Wilson, wife of the Prime Minister, purchases the first " Golden Key to Happiness " from Pandora

Background imageCostume Collection: The advert for the opening of the Odeon in Peckham, London. 1 June 1938

The advert for the opening of the Odeon in Peckham, London. 1 June 1938

Background imageCostume Collection: The victory ball at the Albert Hall Mlle Edmee Dormeuil as a bunch of grapes 12

The victory ball at the Albert Hall Mlle Edmee Dormeuil as a bunch of grapes 12 November 1919

Background imageCostume Collection: Marchioness as Film Heroine Lady Queensberry in a gipsy play The Marchioness of

Marchioness as Film Heroine Lady Queensberry in a gipsy play The Marchioness of Queensbury has just made her film debut as the gypsy heroine of the new Welsh Pearson production called The Romany

Background imageCostume Collection: The Devonshire House Ball Miss Donner 16 April 1920

The Devonshire House Ball Miss Donner 16 April 1920

Background imageCostume Collection: Mrs Lloyd George at Chailey. 13 March 1921

Mrs Lloyd George at Chailey. 13 March 1921

Background imageCostume Collection: The old and the new Peter Pan. A Peter Pan party was held at Claridges Hotel

The old and the new Peter Pan. A Peter Pan party was held at Claridges Hotel
The old and the new " Peter Pan ". A Peter Pan party was held at Claridges Hotel in aid of Dr Barnardos Homes. Miss Pauline Chase with her little daughter Ann

Background imageCostume Collection: A Striking Portait of Mr Cecil Humphreys as Walter Roderick in the new film the

A Striking Portait of Mr Cecil Humphreys as Walter Roderick in the new film the Glorious Adventure 30 December 1921

Background imageCostume Collection: Raymond Ellis as Papageno in The Magic Flute, a role which led to a romantic

Raymond Ellis as Papageno in The Magic Flute, a role which led to a romantic engagement to a young opera enthusiast in Birmingham. 26 September 1924

Background imageCostume Collection: Abraham in the Pulpit The Reverend G Ernest Thorn, as he will appear in the

Abraham in the Pulpit The Reverend G Ernest Thorn, as he will appear in the pulpit at the congregational church at Peckham when he tells the story of the patriarch Abraham. 9th June 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: Miss Mabel Ducat, Londons May Queen

Miss Mabel Ducat, Londons May Queen

Background imageCostume Collection: Retiring After 36 Years in the Comedie Francaise M Georges Berr a famous member

Retiring After 36 Years in the Comedie Francaise M Georges Berr a famous member of the Comedie Francais who is retiring after 36 years work. He is here seen as the good king Dagobert 3 January 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: Pageant of Lovers through all the ages at new theatre. Lady Ravensdale as

Pageant of Lovers through all the ages at new theatre. Lady Ravensdale as Catherine the Great 6 May 1927

Background imageCostume Collection: Sweet Nell of Old Drury filmed by B and C Miss Sylvia Caine as Nell Gwynne

Sweet Nell of Old Drury filmed by B and C Miss Sylvia Caine as Nell Gwynne 21 August 1922

Background imageCostume Collection: Hungarys choice. Countess Iiona Karolevna, who will represent her country

Hungarys choice. Countess Iiona Karolevna, who will represent her country at the Pageant of Fair women to be held in Seville. 9 April 1927

Background imageCostume Collection: The Devonshire House Ball Mr and Mrs Tudor Hart 14 April 1920

The Devonshire House Ball Mr and Mrs Tudor Hart 14 April 1920

Background imageCostume Collection: A Borneo Debutante A Dyak maid of higher class photgraphed 6 November 1920

A Borneo Debutante A Dyak maid of higher class photgraphed 6 November 1920

Background imageCostume Collection: Lead lady in XIIth century Chinese play. Mme Tora Teje, Swedens prettiest woman

Lead lady in XIIth century Chinese play. Mme Tora Teje, Swedens prettiest woman in the extraordinary make - up necessary for the part of Der Kreiderkreis. 11 June 1929

Background imageCostume Collection: King Sobhusa coming to London. The High Priest of Swaziland. His long finger nails

King Sobhusa coming to London. The High Priest of Swaziland. His long finger nails are a testimony to his exalted position. He can make but little use of his hands or the nails would break

Background imageCostume Collection: A pantomine rehearsal at the Stansted Theatre, West Sussex. Lady Moyra Ponsonby

A pantomine rehearsal at the Stansted Theatre, West Sussex. Lady Moyra Ponsonby as Lady Moyra Willery 1929

Background imageCostume Collection: School Theatricals Lead to ?50 A Week Offer Master Bobby Lehman a 13 year old boy

School Theatricals Lead to ?50 A Week Offer Master Bobby Lehman a 13 year old boy whose clever impersonation of a girl has obtained him a music hall contract at

Background imageCostume Collection: Mme Clothilde Sakharoff, who will represent Russia at the Pageant of Fair Women

Mme Clothilde Sakharoff, who will represent Russia at the Pageant of Fair Women to be held in Seville. 9 April 1927

Background imageCostume Collection: Manchester girl who is now starring in Berlin. Miss Annaliese Wurtz, who is playing

Manchester girl who is now starring in Berlin. Miss Annaliese Wurtz, who is playing a lead in the Nelson revue in Berlin. 15 January 1932

Background imageCostume Collection: Sweden Picturesque Swedish custom the betrothal dance October 1921

Sweden Picturesque Swedish custom the betrothal dance October 1921

Background imageCostume Collection: North American Indians arrive in England. An Indian beauty and child. 27 August 1923

North American Indians arrive in England. An Indian beauty and child. 27 August 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: Sweet Nell of Old Drury filmed by B and C The Marquise De Rocher as The Duchess

Sweet Nell of Old Drury filmed by B and C The Marquise De Rocher as The Duchess of Cleveland 21st August 1922

Background imageCostume Collection: The Devonshire House Ball Miss Rose Richards receives her guest at Hyde Park

The Devonshire House Ball Miss Rose Richards receives her guest at Hyde Park Gate 16 April 1920

Background imageCostume Collection: Her Newest Role Tamara Platonovna Karsavina ( 10 March 1885 - 26 May 1978 ) Karsavina

Her Newest Role Tamara Platonovna Karsavina ( 10 March 1885 - 26 May 1978 ) Karsavina as a parisenne dancer Karsavina, is to appear in the film The Old Wives Tale she appears in the dancing scene in

Background imageCostume Collection: MP as author - actor. Capt Foxcroft as Charles Duncarhey in his play The

MP as author - actor. Capt Foxcroft as Charles Duncarhey in his play The
MP as author - actor. Capt Foxcroft as " Charles Duncarhey " in his play " The Bracelet of Diana ". 11 March 1922

Background imageCostume Collection: Heroine of Berlin play with English setting. Mlle Maria Fein, the well known Austrian

Heroine of Berlin play with English setting. Mlle Maria Fein, the well known Austrian actress in her role of " Lady Milford " in the play of that name now being produced in Berlin

Background imageCostume Collection: Russia Claims The Greatest Dancer The World Has Ever Seen Mlle Margot Kulka a beautiful

Russia Claims The Greatest Dancer The World Has Ever Seen Mlle Margot Kulka a beautiful member of the Prussian Ballet at Moscow

Background imageCostume Collection: The Devonshire House Ball Miss Rose Richards

The Devonshire House Ball Miss Rose Richards

Background imageCostume Collection: Devil dancers race for charity. An amusing picture from Colombo, where a number

Devil dancers race for charity. An amusing picture from Colombo, where a number of native Devil Dancers raced 100 yards for charity and incidentally a small monetary prize. 8 October 1926

Background imageCostume Collection: A Queer Legacy. Must Wear Great Grandfathers Clothes To Benefit From Will M Jules

A Queer Legacy. Must Wear Great Grandfathers Clothes To Benefit From Will M Jules Samecy a peasant farmer of Champery who is asking the Swiss Federal Courts to vary his grandfathers will which

Background imageCostume Collection: Society on the stage. Many well known Society people are taking part in a matinee

Society on the stage. Many well known Society people are taking part in a matinee to be produced at the Court Theatre by two children

Background imageCostume Collection: Premiere Danseuse of Russian Ballet to Appear In London The Countess Diakoma the

Premiere Danseuse of Russian Ballet to Appear In London The Countess Diakoma the premiere danseuse who will lead a small ballet composed entirely of titled women which will shortly appear in London

Background imageCostume Collection: Frederick Burlingham Expedition into Central Borneo How Wild Men of Borneo protect

Frederick Burlingham Expedition into Central Borneo How Wild Men of Borneo protect their young from reptiles Instead of cradles

Background imageCostume Collection: Mr William Luff as Charles II in the new film the Glorious Adventure 30 December 1921

Mr William Luff as Charles II in the new film the Glorious Adventure 30 December 1921

Background imageCostume Collection: Puccinis Niece to Dance in England Signora Victoria Capiello, niece of Puccini

Puccinis Niece to Dance in England Signora Victoria Capiello, niece of Puccini, who will appear in London in a series of dances illustrating old Italian folk songs 15 June 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: The Kings leave at St Jamess Palace. Left to right : Justices Brandon Swift

The Kings leave at St Jamess Palace. Left to right : Justices Brandon Swift and Acton arriving. 29 May 1922

Background imageCostume Collection: Vienna Opera Star For England Anna von Mildenburg ( November 29 1872 - January

Vienna Opera Star For England Anna von Mildenburg ( November 29 1872 - January 27 1947 ) In Glucks Euphegenia 8 August 1922

Background imageCostume Collection: King Carnival at Nice. Masqueraders dancing in the streets. 27 January 1921

King Carnival at Nice. Masqueraders dancing in the streets. 27 January 1921

Background imageCostume Collection: Laura Laurenz, Switzerlands prettiest Nippy. 5 July 1927

Laura Laurenz, Switzerlands prettiest Nippy. 5 July 1927
Laura Laurenz, Switzerlands prettiest " Nippy ". 5 July 1927

Background imageCostume Collection: Harrow school speech day celebrations. Lord Weymouth as Olivia in Twelfth Night

Harrow school speech day celebrations. Lord Weymouth as Olivia in Twelfth Night
Harrow school speech day celebrations. Lord Weymouth as " Olivia " in " Twelfth Night ". 27 June 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: At Blickling Hall, Aylsham, Norfolk. 7 August 1925

At Blickling Hall, Aylsham, Norfolk. 7 August 1925

Background imageCostume Collection: Welsh National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Some of the welsh people who attended the

Welsh National Eisteddfod at Carnarvon Some of the welsh people who attended the ceremony in Welsh national dress 2 August 1921

Background imageCostume Collection: Lady - in - waiting to Ann Boleyn. Miss Adele Yorke, who will be lady - in

Lady - in - waiting to Ann Boleyn. Miss Adele Yorke, who will be lady - in
Lady - in - waiting to " Ann Boleyn ". Miss Adele Yorke, who will be lady - in - waiting to Ann Boleyn in Ashdown Forest. 14 June 1929

Background imageCostume Collection: A new Peter Pan. A new Peter Pan arrived in New York when Marilyn Miller, the

A new Peter Pan. A new Peter Pan arrived in New York when Marilyn Miller, the first American to have the role since Maude Adams made it beloved, appeared in Barries famous fantasy

Background imageCostume Collection: Henry VIII by an all women cast, at Westerham, Miss Granville Streatfeild as Cardinal

Henry VIII by an all women cast, at Westerham, Miss Granville Streatfeild as Cardinal Wolsey 1924

Background imageCostume Collection: Honorary degrees at Cambridge University. Lord Grey and Mr Stanley Baldwin. 12

Honorary degrees at Cambridge University. Lord Grey and Mr Stanley Baldwin. 12 June 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: The Reverend W H Smith, rector of Foots Cray, the producer and stage manager of

The Reverend W H Smith, rector of Foots Cray, the producer and stage manager of a fairy play performed in the rectory garden. 27 February 1925

Background imageCostume Collection: Julia ( left ) and Betty, daughters of the Chinese Ambassador to America, Saoke Alfred Sze

Julia ( left ) and Betty, daughters of the Chinese Ambassador to America, Saoke Alfred Sze, in their native dress at the embassy in Washington. 13 February 1924

Background imageCostume Collection: North American Indians see Londons wonders. Indians interested at the Tower of London

North American Indians see Londons wonders. Indians interested at the Tower of London, in a suit of Henry VIIIths armour. 30 August 1923

Background imageCostume Collection: Pharoah of the Film Emil Jennings and the producer Ernst Lubitsch

Pharoah of the Film Emil Jennings and the producer Ernst Lubitsch



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