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Tsarevich Peter Alekseevitch and Tsarevna Nathalie Alekseevna as Apollo and Diana, c
BAL126068 Tsarevich Peter Alekseevitch and Tsarevna Nathalie Alekseevna as Apollo and Diana, c.1722 (oil on canvas) by Caravaque, Louis (1684-1754); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; French

Fancy Dress Ball at the Royal Albert Hall in Aid of the Bolingbroke House Pay Hospital, London, Uk, 1883

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A dog, wearing a mane-like decoration, walks on the rooftop of the Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo on April 5, 2014. One hundred lion looking dogs gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of

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A woman dressed in costume poses as she attends the Supanova Pop Culture Expo in Sydney on June 15, 2014. The three-day event in which thousands of fans dress up in " Cosplay"

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A dog takes part in the animals carnival parade " Blocao", at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro on February 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

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A dog takes part in the animals carnival parade " Blocao", at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro on February 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

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Cricket fans arrive dressed as Elvis Presley as rain delays the start of the third day of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham

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

The Royal children in a dramatic version of extracts from James Thompsons The Seasons performed at Windsor Castle on 10 February 1854

Couples dancing at the St Swithuns Fair at Chailey, East Sussex

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

The Devonshire House Ball Miss Donner 16 April 1920

Mrs Lloyd George at Chailey. 13 March 1921

Mrs Malone, wife of Captain L Estrange Malone, M P in her costume for the Half Circle Club Ball. She appeared as Queen Elizabeth I 10 January 1924 ( Daily Sketch )

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

At the Worthing carnival, Lord Winterton, who presented the prizes at the Fancy Dress competition. 6th August 1923

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

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

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

The Devonshire House Ball Miss Rose Richards

The Prince of Wales attends society wedding The Prince of Wales was present at the wedding between Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edward Grigg, and the Hon Joan Dickson Poynder, at St Margarets s

The King Attends the Final of the Hospital Rugby Cup Some of the Students with the famous milk churn

The Devonshire House Ball Colonel Blaygrove 16 April 1920

Original caption Flowing robes at the Derby. Picturesquely garbed Indian visitor who added colour to the Derby scene at Epsom. 2 June 1937

The Devonshire House Ball Mr Hayhurst France

The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall Miss Lee White 12 November 1919

Childrens fancy dress. Bexleyheath Gala. 10 July 1937

The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall The Eclair twins 12 November 1919

Mrs McArthur Holman, daughter of Sir Jesse and Lady Boot at the Plantagenet Fair with Dr Kimmins ( as a jovial monk ), held at the Chailey Heritage Craft School, East Sussex. 19 July 1923

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A Tudor pagaent in Westerham, Kent. 1939

A woman in a servants period dress at Lullingstone Park near Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Farningham Pagent Play, processions. 1934

Their school through the ages. (left-right) Roy Marsh, Gerald Honeywood, Richard White and Geoffrey Nutkins are taking the parts of Romans

Gravesend Carnival. A Walking party in Indian get up ( The Jazzing Jumbo ). 1937

Chelsfield fete. Children show of their costumes. 1938

Fancy dress at the Eynsford Womens Institute Flower Show. Miss Lily Laurence, Mr Richard Penwarden and Miss K Martin. 1938

The Coronation Carnival in Stone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 1939

The Sidcup Postmens Carnival dance. 1938

Erith Hospital fete. 1935

A child wins first prize dressed as an Auxiliary Fire Service firefighter. Here he poses with a mobile water pump. 1939

Chislehurst garden party, Kent. 1935

The Boxing Day comic football match played by Sidcup Rovers. 1935

Fireman for a day Bernard Meaden, aged 10, of Bromley, Kent, has a thrill in his young life when dressed in a real firemans helmet he was permitted to stand on a fire engine and ring the bell

The Coronation Carnival through the street of Stone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 1939

Men in period dress at Lullingstone Park near Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Farningham Pagent Play. A game of cards. 1934

Eltham Carnival in Kent. Traffic crossing. 1934

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"Fancy Dress: A Timeless Celebration of Imagination and Identity" Step into the world of fancy dress, where history intertwines with creativity, and characters come to life. From the grandeur of Les Miserables to the royal betrothal of Princess Elizabeth, each scene captures a moment in time that transcends reality. Lenny Henry and Dawn French's portrayal of Michael Jackson and Bubbles reminds us that even pop culture icons can be transformed through costume. Their dedication to detail brings joy and laughter to all who witness their transformation. The Twelfth Night Revels at Haddon Hall transport us back to an era filled with merriment and revelry. The Great Hall comes alive as people don extravagant attire, embracing the spirit of festivity. Cornelia Bradley Martin's embodiment of Mary Stuart at the Bradley-Martin Ball showcases how fancy dress allows individuals to step into different roles, exploring historical figures or mythical beings, and is a testament to our fascination with other worlds and times. William Edward Dighton's Middle Eastern Dress transports us across continents, reminding us that fancy dress knows no boundaries. It allows us to explore cultures far from our own, fostering understanding and appreciation for diversity. At cat shows or press club challenges, even animals partake in this whimsical tradition. Whether it be Playboy bunnies challenging press club rabbits or feline fashionistas strutting their stuff on stage, they remind us that everyone can join in on the fun. Ian Dury's performance in Talk of the Devil demonstrates how fancy dress extends beyond visual appeal; it becomes a tool for storytelling on stage. Through costumes, actors embody characters' essence while captivating audiences with their talent. Even ancient artifacts like Boethius' consular diptych or Pythagoras and Euclid depicted on marble tiles reveal that dressing up has been cherished throughout history. These relics remind us that humans have always sought ways to express themselves creatively.