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Costume Collection

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: 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: 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



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