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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Sir Richard Francis Burton to WW1 Espionage and Beyond" Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890): A master of disguise

Background imageDisguised Collection: Trojan horse, conceptual artwork

Trojan horse, conceptual artwork
Trojan horse, conceptual computer artwork. The trojan horse, a type of malicious computer program, is represented by the horse figure (green), which is covered by electronic circuitry designs

Background imageDisguised Collection: NATI2A-00160

NATI2A-00160
Southeastern Native American hunters disguised as deer, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a DeBry engraving of Le Moyne illustration

Background imageDisguised Collection: Olive Malvery as street singer

Olive Malvery as street singer
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Background imageDisguised Collection: Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house

Olive Malvery serving in a cheap coffee house
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Background imageDisguised Collection: Olive Malvery selling fruit

Olive Malvery selling fruit
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports on Londons poor, especially women

Background imageDisguised Collection: Frank Gray, Liberal MP

Frank Gray, Liberal MP
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Background imageDisguised Collection: Frank Gray, MP, disguised as a tramp

Frank Gray, MP, disguised as a tramp
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Background imageDisguised Collection: How to disguise oneself as a boy

How to disguise oneself as a boy
If only Willie Clarkson had helped Miss Le Neve. Advice given by Mr Willie Clarkson, the theatrical costumier, on how to disguise a young lady as a young man days after the disguise of Dr Crippen

Background imageDisguised Collection: Disguised pill box

Disguised pill box
Concrete pill box near Poperinghe camouflaged as a ruined cottage on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in August 1918

Background imageDisguised Collection: Fairly Tree d

Fairly Tree d
A soldier disguised rather improbably as a tree, scampers gingerly through the mud of the West Front, doing his best to avoid a cluster of enemy shells falling nearby

Background imageDisguised Collection: The Sketch Christmas Number 1955

The Sketch Christmas Number 1955
Front cover design for The Sketch Christmas number, showing a glamorous lady disguised as Father Christmas

Background imageDisguised Collection: Nineteenth Century Peep-Show in London

Nineteenth Century Peep-Show in London
Painting showing a group of small children looking into a peep-show, disguised as a castle, in the streets of London, early 19th century

Background imageDisguised Collection: Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853

Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853
Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, disguised as a Pathan, c.1853

Background imageDisguised Collection: Pelopidas Goes to Thebes

Pelopidas Goes to Thebes
The Theban general Pelopidas (in green) and his men, disguised as peasants, set off for Thebes and are successful in freeing the city from the crushing Spartan occupation

Background imageDisguised Collection: Saladin & Leopard Knight

Saladin & Leopard Knight
SALAH AD-DIN YUSUF IBN AYYUB Saladin on horseback (l) accompanied by Sir Kenneth, Earl of Huntingdon, Prince Royal of Scotland; incognito as the Knight of the Leopard

Background imageDisguised Collection: Odysseus in Disguise

Odysseus in Disguise
Odysseus, having returned from his travels, but disguised into an old man to fool his wife Penelopes Suitors, is recognised by old nurse Eurycleia, who washes his feet

Background imageDisguised Collection: Folklore / Hare-Witch

Folklore / Hare-Witch
The hare-witch of Berry, central France; sometimes they are thought to be malevolent humans who have disguised themselves

Background imageDisguised Collection: Robin & Maid Marian

Robin & Maid Marian
Robin finds Maid Marian, disguised as a boy

Background imageDisguised Collection: Xeno or Black Coral Crab, (Xenocarcinus conicus) on Sea Fan. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Xeno or Black Coral Crab, (Xenocarcinus conicus) on Sea Fan. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDisguised Collection: Red sea walkman (Inimicus filamentosus). Ras Katy, Red Sea; Egypt. (rr)

Red sea walkman (Inimicus filamentosus). Ras Katy, Red Sea; Egypt. (rr)
Mark Doherty / SplashdownDirect

Background imageDisguised Collection: Mascagni / Marat / Liebig 5

Mascagni / Marat / Liebig 5
Act three : the Prince, disguised as a revolutionary, with Mariella, who knows his identity and resolves to flee Paris with him

Background imageDisguised Collection: Mascagni / Marat / Liebig 4

Mascagni / Marat / Liebig 4
Act two : the Prince, disguised as a revolutionary, recognises his mother at the Revolutionary Tribunal

Background imageDisguised Collection: Fidelio - Liebig - 3

Fidelio - Liebig - 3
FIDELIO Act 2 scene 8 - the wicked Don Pizarro orders Rocco to dig Florestans grave : he is overheard by Leonora, disguised as Fidelio

Background imageDisguised Collection: Fidelio - Liebig - 1

Fidelio - Liebig - 1
FIDELIO Act 1 scene 4 : Leonora (disguised as a man) in the home of the jailer Rocco, whose daughter Marcellina fancies her/him

Background imageDisguised Collection: 12th Night / Viola Duel

12th Night / Viola Duel
Viola, disguised as a youth, finds herself called upon to fight a duel with sir Andrew Aguecheek - very much against her will

Background imageDisguised Collection: 12th Night / Viola / Duke

12th Night / Viola / Duke
Viola - disguised as a youth - converses with the Duke

Background imageDisguised Collection: Fridthjof & Ingeborg

Fridthjof & Ingeborg
In order to see Ingeborg, his beloved, Fridthjof visits the court of her husband, King Ring, disguised as a salt miner. Ingeborg recognises him

Background imageDisguised Collection: Wizard of Lincoln

Wizard of Lincoln
The Wizard of Lincoln, disguised as a blackbird, identifies two servants as robbers for a Lincolnshire farmer

Background imageDisguised Collection: Legend of Semerwater

Legend of Semerwater
Where Semerwater in Wenslydale now lies, there was once a proud city until its citizens refused charity to an angel disguised as a begger & were cursed

Background imageDisguised Collection: The Fall of Adam

The Fall of Adam
Satan, disguised as a serpent, suggests to Eve that she and Adam should eat the Forbidden Fruit. They do so, with fearful consequences

Background imageDisguised Collection: Red Riding Hood & Wolf

Red Riding Hood & Wolf
Little Red Riding Hood enters grandmamas cottage with her basket of goodies to find the wolf disguised as the old woman and propped up on pillows in bed

Background imageDisguised Collection: Indian Mutiny

Indian Mutiny
Sgt.Hartigan of the 9th Lancers, unarmed, attacks four murderous rebels disguised as itinerant musicians. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Background imageDisguised Collection: Catlin / Sioux as Wolves

Catlin / Sioux as Wolves
Sioux stalk buffalo disguised as wolves by wearing their skins on their backs

Background imageDisguised Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Henry VI Part I

Scene from Shakespeares Henry VI Part I, in which Joan of Arc (Joan la Pucelle) at Chinon correctly identifies the Dauphin (the future Charles VII), who has disguised himself as one of his courtiers



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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Sir Richard Francis Burton to WW1 Espionage and Beyond" Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890): A master of disguise, this renowned explorer and linguist donned various personas to infiltrate hidden societies across the globe. Cid Officers as Dockers: In a covert operation during WW1, Cid officers disguised themselves as dockworkers to gather intelligence on German espionage activities. German Espionage in Disguise: Unmasking the secrets of war, German spies cunningly posed as women to extract critical information during World War Native American Indian Buffalo Hunt Under the White Wolf Ski: Blending seamlessly with nature's elements, Native American hunters concealed their presence by wearing wolf-skins while embarking on buffalo hunts. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin in Disguise: The enigmatic leader of communism skillfully hid his identity behind clever disguises, evading capture and continuing his revolutionary pursuits. Arming the Ulster Volunteer Force: Gun-running scenes at Lar - Amidst political turmoil, gun-runners operated undercover to arm the Ulster Volunteer Force in their struggle for independence. Peppered Moth's Hidden Adaptation: Evolutionary marvels unfold as peppered moths developed camouflage techniques amidst industrialization's soot-covered landscapes. German Anti-British Propaganda Postcard from WW1: Exposing enemy tactics, a postcard reveals Germany's attempt at sowing discord through deceptive propaganda campaigns during World War Athena Guiding Telemachus in His Search for Odysseus (colour litho): Greek mythology intertwines with disguise as Athena guides Telemachus incognito on his quest to find his father Odysseus. Italian Soldier in White Camouflage During WWI.