Costume Collection (page 4)

Woad production, Algarkirk, Lincolnshire NMR02_01_00009
Algarkirk, Lincolnshire. A group of man and women cropping woad and collecting it in large wicker baskets. The earliest woad production in Britain dates from the Iron Age

Memories CC025337
Wells, Somerset. A woman leaning against the low stone wall on the west side of the moat around the Bishops Palace, holding a posy of flowers in her hand

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

Frankie Howerd as Lurcio in a moment from Up Pompeii (1971)

DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. The robot, Gort, in a scene from the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still, 1952

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) melting away

De Hooch - The Intruder N070536
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Intruder: a Lady at her toilet surprised by her lover" c. 1663 by Pieter DE HOOCH (1629-84). WM 1571-1948

Tea in the garden CC50_00694
Four female students taking tea in the grounds of Somerville College, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The tea party was an important part of college social life in the Late Victorian period. Henry Taunt 1895

Adam West as Batman helps out with road safety campaign in London which is being sponsored by the Ministry of Transport. 7th May 1967

Kiss, American rock band arrived in the UK today, the four man group landed at Heathrow Airport in star-spangled skintight costumes and heavy makeup

David Bowie performing on stage at the Dome theatre Brighton. Ziggy Stardust. May 1973

British actor and singer Gary Miller with his three children Jonty (left), Kit (2nd left) and Pip (right) outside Alleyns School in Dulwich

Actress Jacqueline Pearce as Servalan and Paul Darrow as Avon share a joke during filming of cult series Blakes 7 in 1979

Actresses Sue Pollard (left) who plays Peggy in the television comedy series Hi De Hi and Diane Holiday who plays Yvonne, pictured dressed as Hula Girls during filming for the new series

The outer harbour with boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
A view of the outer harbour with boats, from the inner harbour at low tide. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861

The outer harbour approach with boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view of the harbour approach with fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock. The photograph is taken from the outer harbour wall, with men and boys and possibly Jonathan Couch

Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1900
View of an excursion party on the slip below the Lifeboat Station. Ladies and Gents are dressed in their finery sitting in, or standing against, the boats. Photographer: Arthur Philp

St Pirans Oratory during construction of the concrete shell, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910
A good crowd viewing the site during the building of the concrete protective shell in 1910. The site hut can be seen left of centre

Hunting party DP067905
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire. Chinese wallpaper depicting a hunting party of men with bows and arrows in a wooded landscape with birds

Greetings DP067921
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire. Detail of Chinese wallpaper showing two people with fans bowing to each other, with a tree, flowering shrubs, a large bird and a butterfly

Indonesia, Bali. Barong dance costume. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, 1890
The photograph is of the Football Association Challenge Cup Runners-up Team of 29 March 1890

AL JOLSON (1886-1950). American singer. In The Jazz Singer, 1927

World War II poster of Uncle Sam and President Franklin Roosevelt
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring Uncle Sam and President Franklin Roosevelt. It reads, I Want You FDR. Stay And Finish The Job!

Major John Dade, of Tannington, Suffolk, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

St Matthias Church, Stoke Newington ME001062
ST MATTHIAS CHURCH, Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney, London. Pen and ink sketch impression of Christmas decorations and temporary reredos around 1870, with lady in period costume

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

On patrol IC048 / 027
Hadrians Wall. Reconstruction line drawing of Roman soldiers mounted on horseback. Location based on Grindon Milecastle. Attributed to Philip Corke. c.1985 - c.2000. hadrian

Justus D. Barnes in the film The Great Train Robbery made by the Edison Company in 1903
GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY, 1903. Justus D. Barnes in the film The Great Train Robbery made by the Edison Company in 1903

Post Lady, Kerrier, Cornwall, 1901 BB98_01839
This woman, working as a post lady, is emptying a post box at an unidentified location in Kerrier, Cornwall. Although it was relatively unusual for women to hold positions such as this at the time

Peru, An old woman in traditional Indian costume with her round, saucer-shaped hat decorated with fresh flowers

Johnson - Margaret Hallyday Lady Hungerford J910218
KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. " Margaret Hallyday, Lady Hungerford" 1631 by Cornelius JOHNSON (1593-1661)

Sicilian Puppets
Artist: Freedman, Barnett - Title: Sicilian Puppets - Date: 1933 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 100.3 x 62.2

Bol - An unknown woman J910515
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Portrait of an Unknown Woman" c.1642-44 by Ferdinand BOL (1616-80). IBK 956

A beafeeter in traditional dress outside the Tower of London

Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Carnival Brazil

An Unknown Lady called Titians Mistress N070681
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " An Unknown Lady called Titians Mistress ". Titian and his studio. Previously part of the Spanish Royal Collection. Captured at Vitoria 1813. WM 1620-1948

Lefevre - Empress Josephine N070491
APSLEY HOUSE, London. Entitled " The Empress Josephine". A lady in court costume, said to be the Empress Josephine (1763-1814) by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830)

Portrait of a Lady J910509
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Portrait of a Lady " c1770-75 attributed to GAINSBOROUGH Thomas (1727-88)

Romney - Lady Hamilton at Prayer J910507
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Lady Hamilton at Prayer" c1782-86 by ROMNEY George (1734-1802) IBK 936

Reynolds - Lady Diane Beauclerk J910495
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Lady Diane Beauclerk" 1764-65, by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-92)

Devis - Lady Burlington K050051
CHISWICK HOUSE, London. " Portrait of Lady Burlington in the Grounds of Chiswick House " By Arthur DEVIS (1712-1787)

Barbara Windsor with boyfriend Scott Harvey, dressed as a Pearly Queen and King, arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Belly Dancer Soraya Ravensdale. December 1974 74-7550-008

View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
View over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff. Boats are moored in the harbour

Picnic party on Cliffs, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably early 1860s
Unidentified group in their Sunday best enjoying a picnic on the cliff on the east side of the harbour. Fishing nets can be seen draped over the Duke of Cornwall pier

Edith and Annie Mitchell in the woods, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1914
Probably taken somewhere on a footpath in the Luxulyan Valley. Edith and Annie are thought to be the wife and daughter of the photographer. Photographer: T. Mitchell

Cactus plant with teeth and eyes
Blue cactus plant wearing costume of plastic vampire teeth and bloodshot eyeballs

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"Unveiling the Timeless Artistry: A Journey through Costume" Step into a world of Gypsy Splendour as Laura Knight's brushstrokes bring Elsie on Hassan to life, adorned in vibrant and intricate garments. Marvel at the Gold mask of Tutankhamun, a mesmerizing relic from ancient Egypt that showcases the opulence and grandeur of their costume traditions. Transport yourself to Perranporth beach in 1922, where surfers donned their casual yet stylish attire, capturing the essence of summertime fashion. Travel back in time to Polperro in the 1860s-1870s, where four fishermen proudly display their rugged outfits, reflecting both practicality and tradition. Enter the realm of nostalgia with Sailor from 1955's Players Please collection; his uniform exudes charm and adventure on high seas. Witness the haunting presence of a Plague doctor from centuries past. This eerie costume serves as a reminder of humanity's struggle against disease throughout history. Indulge in laughter alongside Laurel and Hardy, whose timeless comedic genius is enhanced by their iconic costumes that have become synonymous with comedy itself. Experience chills down your spine as Lon Chaney Jr. Embodies The Wolfman's terrifying persona through his transformative costume design - an embodiment of horror cinema at its finest. Immerse yourself in living history during a Civil War re-enactment near Edgehill. Witness participants meticulously recreate period costumes, paying homage to those who lived through tumultuous times. Take a stroll through Victorian London captured beautifully in OP15919 photograph. The diverse array of costumes worn by individuals reflects societal norms and aspirations during this era. Celebrate American cowboy culture alongside Roy Rogers (1912-1998) as he poses elegantly with his beloved horse Trigger – an emblematic figure dressed impeccably for every rodeo performance. Costume transcends time and place; it tells stories woven within fabric, capturing the essence of individuals and eras.