Incognito Collection

Rosita Forbes
Joan Rosita Forbes (1890-1967) British traveller and writer. Forbes travelled extensively in the Middle East during 1921, often incognito

Philemon Baucis Myth Classical Humble Cottagers
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Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho)
STC308522 Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99)

Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys (engraving)
2792657 Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884)

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

Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho)
976589 Peter the Great goes for a little ride (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great goes for a little ride)

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) as L'Aiglon, in the tragedy by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) 1901 (engraving) (b/w photo)
STC135700 Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) as L'Aiglon, in the tragedy by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) 1901 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Abbema

Rendez-vous (w / c on paper)
STC133215 Rendez-vous (w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: female dressed as a male; ); The Stapleton Collection

Florindo, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des Modes
STC133484 Florindo, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, engraved by Henri Reidel (fl1914-20) 1914 (colour litho) by Brunelleschi

Mademoiselle de Maupin, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
2966860 Mademoiselle de Maupin, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter the Great working as a shipbuilder in the Netherlands (chromolitho)
1093673 Peter the Great working as a shipbuilder in the Netherlands (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the "Hohenzollern"arriving at Malta (litho)
1064013 The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the " Hohenzollern" arriving at Malta (litho) by English School

The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984764 The relief of Calais, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes
STC429642 Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

King Alfred (849-99) burning the cakes, from Peeps into the Past, published c
STC213536 King Alfred (849-99) burning the cakes, from Peeps into the Past, published c.1900 (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, engraved by A. H. Payne (colour litho)
475407 Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, engraved by A.H. Payne (colour litho) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99), King of Wessex

The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho)
1093674 The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falstaff in disguise led out by Mrs Page, Act 4 Scene 2, in The Merry Wives of Windsor
SJS134742 Falstaff in disguise led out by Mrs Page, Act 4 Scene 2, in The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) c.1805 (oil on canvas) by Durno

Rosalind and Touchstone, Act III Scene 2, in As You Like It
STC133898 Rosalind and Touchstone, Act III Scene 2, in As You Like It, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (engraving) by English School

Prince Charles disguised as Betty Burke (mezzotint engraving)
DRB128845 Prince Charles disguised as Betty Burke (mezzotint engraving) by Williams, J. (fl. c.1746); The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh

Caricature of William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) and Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1837
CHT188845 Caricature of William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) and Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1837) Visiting Sr. Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828) 1806 (coloured engraving) by French School

Alfred in the Neat-herds Hut, late 19th century. Creator: Pearson
Alfred in the Neat-herds Hut, late 19th century. Alfred, given shelter on the Somerset Levels by a woman unaware of his identity and preoccupied by matters of his kingdom, let the cakes burn

Luther as Junker Jorg in the Jena Inn with Swiss students, 1522, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Luther as Junker Jorg in the Jena Inn with Swiss students, 1522, (1936). Luther Als Junker Jorg Im " Baren" Zu Jena Mit Schweizer Studenten, 1522

Fashion for large hats, roller skating and hobble skirts
Comic postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats during this period. Also this card encompasses the fashion for Hobble skirts and roller skating! Date: circa 1911

The Siege of Calais, France, 1346-1347 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Siege of Calais, France, 1346-1347 (1864). During the Hundred Years War, Edward III (1312-1377) of England laid siege to Calais

Jack London and Bert hop picking
The writer Jack London (right) and a companion in Kent to experience hop-picking. London was in England for several weeks, living incognito amongst the poor in the East End of London. Date: circa 1902

Orteliuss map of The New World, 1603
Orteliuss map of The New World. This map of the Americas is from the 1603 edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theatre of the World)

Cartoon, Lorinne, or hidden love, WW1
Cartoon, Lorinne, or hidden love. A pretty young woman has been able to visit her soldier completely unnoticed, thanks to her disguise as a fruit seller! Date: 1916

Farnese Hercules ca 1592 dated 1617 Engraving
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The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving)
XJF3037905 The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) Tsar of Russia from 1682, here dressed as a ship s
Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) Tsar of Russia from 1682, here dressed as a ships carpenters apprentice so that he could go incognito while studying shipbuilding

James Greenwood
A portrait of James Greenwood who rose to prominence in 1866 after his colourful account of an incognito stay in the Lambeth workhouse tramps ward was published in the Pall Mall Gazette

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

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

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

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

Napoleon I Shopping
He goes, incognito, to the shops of the rue Saint-Denis, Paris, to check on the prices he is quoted for the furnishing of his house

Talk with Peasant Woman
Incognito, he asks a peasant woman of Tarare, near Lyon, isn t Napoleon like any other tyrant ? - No, because they chose him, whereas the old kings were forced on them

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"Incognito: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Remarkable Figures" Step into the realm of secrecy and disguise as we explore the concept of "incognito" through various historical anecdotes. From ancient myths to renowned personalities, these captivating tales shed light on the power and allure of anonymity. In Philemon Baucis Myth, we witness how gods in human form visited humble cottagers, highlighting the enchantment that lies within ordinary lives. Similarly, Alfred's scolding for burning cakes reminds us that even great leaders can falter when concealed beneath a commoner's guise. The story of Peter the Great and the Dutch Boys showcases how influential figures often seek solace in anonymity to learn valuable skills or experience life incognito. Rosita Forbes' adventures take us on a journey where she immerses herself in different cultures under hidden identities, revealing her insatiable thirst for knowledge. Olive Malvery serving in a sweet shop demonstrates how individuals from diverse backgrounds may choose obscurity while pursuing their passions. Sarah Bernhardt's portrayal as L'Aiglon exemplifies an artist who effortlessly transforms into characters beyond recognition, mesmerizing audiences with her chameleon-like abilities. Jack London and Bert hop picking reveals moments when celebrated authors find inspiration amidst everyday labor alongside anonymous workers. Rendez-vous captures clandestine meetings where lovers embrace secrecy to deepen their connection away from prying eyes. Florindo from Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition embodies theatrical personas concealing true identities behind vivid masks – an art form synonymous with intrigue. Mademoiselle de Maupin further explores this theme through pochoir prints that depict enigmatic characters shrouded in mystery. Even historical figures like Julius Caesar resorted to disguises during perilous times, emphasizing how vulnerability can be masked by cunning stratagems. Lastly, Peter the Great working as a shipbuilder unveils his relentless pursuit of knowledge by immersing himself anonymously among skilled craftsmen.