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Woman in fancy dress called the moon (la lune) with hat with shooting stars, grey dress and veils of stars and roses
FLO4974699 Woman in fancy dress called the moon (la lune) with hat with shooting stars, grey dress and veils of stars and roses

English dandies in fancy dress at a costume ball at Vauxhall Gardens, 1820
FLO4662087 English dandies in fancy dress at a costume ball at Vauxhall Gardens, 1820. Tom, Jerry and Logic in characters at the Grand Carnival

Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress, girdle with gemstones
FLO4656880 Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress, girdle with gemstones

Costume of an Italian lady, 1600. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656861 Costume of an Italian lady, 1600. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656812 Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Costume of a Lady of Florence, 1580. She wears a gold velvet bodice and skirt over a white blouse with upright lace
FLO4656791 Costume of a Lady of Florence, 1580. She wears a gold velvet bodice and skirt over a white blouse with upright lace collar, tied with blue ribbons at the shoulder, white robe

Costume of an Anglo-Saxon princess. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656769 Costume of an Anglo-Saxon princess. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Costume of a vivandiere or female sutler with the French army, 19th century
FLO4656730 Costume of a vivandiere or female sutler with the French army, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Marie de Medici, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical
FLO4656646 Marie de Medici, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Costume of an ancient Egyptian princess, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656611 Costume of an ancient Egyptian princess, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780
FLO4656548 Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century
FLO4656417 Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Russian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656330 Russian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London

Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656294 Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Costume of a woman of Breton, France, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656269 Costume of a woman of Breton, France, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Mother Goose, Victorian costume of a children's fairytale. She wears a pointed hat, scarlet cape
FLO4656221 Mother Goose, Victorian costume of a children's fairytale. She wears a pointed hat, scarlet cape, coat decorated with eggs, apron with ruffles, and skirt decorated with geese

Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur
FLO4656213 Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur, lace sleeves, sash, and embroidered petticoat

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it
FLO4656170 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it, ermine-collared robe over a green dress, cracows or foals

Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656117 Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant
FLO4656113 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant, slashed puff sleeves, fur oversleeves, velvet dress and petticoat

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

English actress Pauline Cico in costume as a Spanish girl of the 16th century in the drama " The Fils of Charles
FLO4656080 English actress Pauline Cico in costume as a Spanish girl of the 16th century in the drama " The Fils of Charles V," 1864

Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt
FLO4656059 Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt, skirts with gold embroidery, and holds a musket

Mezzo-soprano Miss Emilie Duboise as Maddalena in Giuseppe Verdi's opera " Rigoletto," as an Italian lady
FLO4656018 Mezzo-soprano Miss Emilie Duboise as Maddalena in Giuseppe Verdi's opera " Rigoletto," as an Italian lady in national dress

Girl in national costume of Switzerland, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655891 Girl in national costume of Switzerland, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

English soprano Anne-Benoit-Louise Lavoye as a Spanish lady of rank, 1560
FLO4655888 English soprano Anne-Benoit-Louise Lavoye as a Spanish lady of rank, 1560, in Xavier Boisselot's comic opera " Ne Touchez pas a la Reine," 1847

Shepherdess, fancy dress suit, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655816 Shepherdess, fancy dress suit, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London

Mary of Modena, Maria Beatrice (Marie Beatrice d'Este, Princess of Modene, 1658-1718), Queen of King James II
FLO4655673 Mary of Modena, Maria Beatrice (Marie Beatrice d'Este, Princess of Modene, 1658-1718), Queen of King James II, England, 17th century

Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655651 Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789
FLO4655623 Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, England, 1536. Actress and dancer Fairbrother (1816-1890)
FLO4655601 Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, England, 1536. Actress and dancer Fairbrother (1816-1890) was the mistress of Prince George

Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655575 Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Woman in national costume of Iceland, 19th century. Lace hat, green jacket, apron, skirts, gloves
FLO4655543 Woman in national costume of Iceland, 19th century. Lace hat, green jacket, apron, skirts, gloves. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Bohemian peasant girl, 19th century. She wears a black hat with red roses at the ear, black cape lined with scarlet
FLO4655524 Bohemian peasant girl, 19th century. She wears a black hat with red roses at the ear, black cape lined with scarlet, black bodice and skirt, holds a handkerchief and rosary

Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron
FLO4655478 Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

Costume of a woman of Nevers, France, spinning yarn, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655455 Costume of a woman of Nevers, France, spinning yarn, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655426 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4655413 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Letters and T: Sensitive and Tapageur. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207445 Letters and T: Sensitive and Tapageur. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice
FLO4684634 Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice. She carries a bucket of snake venom

Woman in handkerchief fancy dress costume, les tissues, with wide-brimmed hat
FLO4684610 Woman in handkerchief fancy dress costume, les tissues, with wide-brimmed hat and dress decorated with colourful handkerchiefs

Woman in fancy dress costume as lilac flowers, Au temps des lilas, in lilac dress with bodice
FLO4684561 Woman in fancy dress costume as lilac flowers, Au temps des lilas, in lilac dress with bodice and hat decorated with flowers. Inspired by a poem by Maurice Bouchor

Woman in fancy dress costume as Native American, Indian, in feather headdress, embroidered dress
FLO4684556 Woman in fancy dress costume as Native American, Indian, in feather headdress, embroidered dress, holding a bow and arrow

Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket, le crillon, with grey mini dress and seethrough cape
FLO4684485 Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket, le crillon, with grey mini dress and seethrough cape, long antennae and insect legs

The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals
FLO4675846 The pope. The Pope crowns an emperor, who kneels before him, accompanied by two cardinals, one of whom is ridiculously personified by Death. In the background there are eveques

Costume of a Polish man, 19th century. He wears a long tunic, satin vest, silk sash belt, fur pelisse
FLO4565375 Costume of a Polish man, 19th century. He wears a long tunic, satin vest, silk sash belt, fur pelisse, leather boots and chapska hat

Woman of the court of King Henri III of France, 16th century. She wears lace ruff collar and cuffs, brocade dress
FLO4565365 Woman of the court of King Henri III of France, 16th century. She wears lace ruff collar and cuffs, brocade dress, satin skirt, and fan of swan feathers

Wonderful in jockey cap, French Revolutionary era, 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph by A.E
FLO4565283 Wonderful in jockey cap, French Revolutionary era, 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph by A.E. after a design by Leon Sault from " L'Art du Travestissement"

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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: A Captivating Journey Through History" Step into a world where identities are concealed, and secrets lie behind every mask. From Gustave Dore's mesmerizing painting "Les Saltimbanks" to Jean Leon Gerome's captivating "Duel after a ball mask, " the art of disguise has long fascinated humanity. In 1874, Clermont Ferrand witnessed the enchanting scene depicted in Dore's masterpiece. The performers, known as saltimbanks, dazzled audiences with their elaborate costumes and skillful acts. Their disguises transported spectators to another realm, filled with wonder and mystery. Meanwhile, in Paris in 1875, Charles Unsinger brought Alphonse Lemerre's vision to life through his printing expertise. In the pages of "Alphabet, " we find an engraving showcasing various elements associated with disguise - from falconers and pheasants to flowing rivers (fleuve) that conceal hidden truths. Traveling further eastward brings us face-to-face with Emile Bayard's poignant drawing depicting a Persian slave chained by his neck and feet among Turkomans in Iraq. This powerful image serves as a reminder that even disguises cannot always shield one from oppression or captivity. The allure of masks extends beyond mere appearances; it encompasses entire worlds within itself. Take for instance the Commedia dell'Arte character Pierrot (once called Gilles), who dons his iconic white costume hiding deep emotions beneath its surface. Similarly, Pedrolino embodies both innocence and mischief on stage. From theatrical performances at the Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries to carnival scenes during the 18th century masked balls - each moment captured reveals glimpses into human nature yearning for transformation and escape from reality. Even soldiers find solace behind their uniforms as seen in Paul Emile Theodore Ducos' photograph capturing a group of soldiers and cavalry soldiers in Chaumont, Haute Marne.