Vintage Dance Illustrations

Colorful lithographs depicting dancers in historical attire, showcasing varied styles and expressions from ballet to folk at the end of the 19th century.

Costume de Melle Thérèse Essler dans La chatte métamorphosée en femme, Ballet, Académie Royale de Musique, 1837. Additional, Chatte métamorphosée en femme., 1837, Paris, Publisher, Hautecoeur-Martinet. single unit. Chatte métamorphosée en femme (Choreographic work Coralli). Prints (Graphic arts) -- Ballet -- 19th century, Ballet -- France -- 19th century. Engraving, colored., 15.3 x 11 cm

Matelot, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the series "National Dances" (N225), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Brothers Cigarettes for Kinney Tobacco Company. There were two card variations issued within the series. Type 1 cards display a white border around the edges whereas Type 2 have no border.. Matelot, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Etta, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Etta, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Postillion Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Postillion Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Florence, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Florence, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Swiss Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Swiss Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Cozette, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Cozette, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Laurence, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Laurence, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Costume de Melle Thérèse Essler dans La chatte métamorphosée en femme, Ballet, Académie Royale de Musique, 1837. Additional, Chatte métamorphosée en femme., 1837, Paris, Publisher, Hautecoeur-Martinet. single unit. Chatte métamorphosée en femme (Choreographic work Coralli). Prints (Graphic arts) -- Ballet -- 19th century, Ballet -- France -- 19th century. Engraving, colored., 15.3 x 11 cm

Mlle. Fanny Cerrito in Mazilier's "Orfa" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique. Cerrito (1817-1909) was born in Naples and became one of the most famous ballerinas of the 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1852.

Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in George Sand's "Le Pressoir" at the Gymnase Dramatique. Born in 1826, Cheri Lesueur, nee Anna Cizos, Anna Cheri, was the sister to the actress Rose-Marie Cizos, and married the actor Lesueur in 1852. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, Paris. Designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s.

American Indian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. American Indian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Melle Rosati, dans Les boucaniers, ballet du 2e acte Jovita. Prints. 1854. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Jovita; ou Les boucaniers (Choreographic work : Mazilier), Rosati, Carolina Galetti, 1826-1905, Ballet , France , 19th century

Woman in costume as an Aquarium with dress decorated with fish, coral, seaweed and shells, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s.

Melle. Camille, rôle de Jenny, dans Trilby.: Theatre de la Porte St. Martin Trilby. Prints. 1846. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Trilby (Choreographic work : Ragaine), Ballet, Ballet , 19th century, Camille, Mlle, active 1842-1846

Indianka Jako Minerwa Peruwiańska Tablica VIII Indian, Representing Minerve Peruvienne , W Albumie: Voyages in Peru, Facts in the Annés 1790 to 1794. Collection of Boards. Paris, J. G. Dentu, 1809 Dentu j.g. Paris

Fancy dress costume of a flower bouquet seller in the Watteau style. Silk toque hat, lace fichu, silk dress embroidered with flowers, petticoats and apron. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault from "L'Art du Travestissement" (The Art of Fancy Dress), Paris, c.1880. Sault was a theatre and opera designer and luxury fashion magazine publisher.

COSTUMES ECOSSAIS.. Artist: Paul Gavarni, French, 1804-1866

French ballet dancer Mlle. Sofia Fuoco in Betty, Academie Royale de Musique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

Woman in costume as a gypsy girl (zingara) dancing with castanets. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s.

Gallery des Modes et Costumes Français, 1787, ppp 363: l'Imposing du Jardin (...). Woman hiking in the 'Jardin du Roi', dressed in an English edlingote ('Redingotte à l'Anglomane'). On the head a straw hat decorated with feathers. The resurrectionote has stopped from behind; The zoom of the skirt is decorated with a wrinkled strip of fabric and a scalloped pattern. Around the neck a fichu. Shoes with contrasting heel and rosette. From series PPP. 58th Cahier de Costumes Français, Habillemens à la Mode, Gallery des Modes et Costumes Français.

Woman in costume as Bebe designed by the caricaturist Alfred Grevin. Handcoloured lithograph by published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s.

Corinne, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Corinne, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Elvina, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Elvina, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Olive, nugget of.

BODIN. "Jenny Vertpré in the role of honeymoon poleska". Watercolor. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Actress, costume, watercolor

Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo performed at the Theatre de la Renaissance, 1879. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1879.

Lady of the Ursins family, vintage engraved illustration. 12th to 18th century Fashion By Image

French soprano singer Leocadie Lemercier as Estrella in Ne Touchez pas a la Reine by Xavier Boisselot, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Donna, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Donna, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Mlle. Clotilde in a daring Grecian ballet costume, 1798. Clotilde Mafleurai, 1776-1826, star dancer with the Ballet de Paris at the Theatre de l'Opera. She wears a Greek hairstyle and costume with high waist, decorated with flowers, and baring one breast and one knee. 18 July 1798. Clotilde dans le Ballet de Paris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Journal des Modes et Dames, Paris, 1798. The illustrations in volume 1 were by Carle Vernet, Claude Louis Desrais and Philibert Louis Debucourt.

Melle Lefèvre, dans Orfa Orfa. Prints. 1860. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Orfa (Choreographic work : Mazilier), Lefevre, Mlle., Ballet , France , 19th century

Gallery of costumes. / Queen of Spades.

BERGERE. Chapeau de paille garni de velours.…. Artist: Paul Gavarni, French, 1804-1866

Miss Adams in the character of Zulima in the grand ballet dance of Zelico Zelico. Prints. 1803-12. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Ballet , Ireland, Ballet , 19th century, Barrymore, William, Mrs., 1783-1862

Actress Mlle Minette or Jeanne-Marie-Francoise Menestrier as Francoise in Nicolas Remi by Sewrin, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Alexandre-Marie Colin from Portraits d'Acteurs et d'Actrices dans different roles, F. Noel, Paris, 1825.

Costume de Mlle. Fanny Essler dans le rôle de Mathilde, dans L'Île des pirates. Ballet. Académie Royale de Musique, 1835. Additional, Île des pirates., Paris. Publisher, Hautecoeur-Martinet. single unit., 15.2 x 11 cm. Engraving, hand-colored

Sophonisba Act V, Scene 7; Actrice Mrs. Barry in de rol van Sophonisba.Portrait of the actress Mrs Ann Barry (1734-1801) in the role of Sophonisba during Act V, Scene 7, in the Sophonisba theater. She is wearing a full-sleeved dress, richly decorated with ermine () And brushes. On the high hairstyle a crown, decorated with feathers and a veil with bows. In the right hand the poison cup. The Tragedy of Sophonisba is a mourning game written in 1730 by the poet James Thomson (1700-1748). The print has been published on 1 June 1778.

Eugene Croe, Embroidery Needlepoint, c 1937 Embroidery Needlepoint

French actress Anais-Pauline-Nathalie Aubert or Mademoiselle Anais as the milkmaid Kettly in V'la c'qui vient de Paraitre, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

Corista popolana , Operas & operettas, Costumes, Allen A. Brown Collection

A style of folding fan very fashionable during the 1890s with the 'sticks' covered in large ostrich plumes. Date: 1900

Belgian actress Eugenie Doche as Pierrette in Le Bonhomme Job by Emile Souvestre, Vaudeville, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Florine, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Florine, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Grace Brandon "Don't you think I look real nice" in My Partner.. Grace Brandon "Don't you think I look real nice" in My Partner.

El ole, Pepita de Oliva facsimile signature Portrait. Bartsch, Gustav, b. 1821. Prints. 1853. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Durán y Ortega, Josefa, 1830-1871

Folly Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Folly Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

French opera singer Antoinette Revilly as Fanchette in Le Trompette de M. Le Prince by Francois Bazin, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times," by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885. The journal of Madame Eloffe, dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court.

Ballet dancer's costume from "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique. She wears a white short sleeved dress with baggy culottes trimmed with blue, and a white hat trimmed with blue. Decorated with flowers and ribbons.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Indian dancing girl in beaded headdress, bodice, diaphanous skirt, and sash. Handcoloured woodcut by Vermorcken after an illustration by H. Hendrickx from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde," Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.

Louis XVth Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Louis XVth Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Costume for a Youth in Yellow and Blue n.d. Charles Bianchini French. Costume for a Youth in Yellow and Blue. Charles Bianchini (French, Lyons 1860-1905 Paris). n.d.. Pen and black ink with watercolor. Drawings

English Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. English Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Tyrolean Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Tyrolean Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Monfredo, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the series "National Dances" (N225), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Brothers Cigarettes for Kinney Tobacco Company. There were two card variations issued within the series. Type 1 cards display a white border around the edges whereas Type 2 have no border.. Monfredo, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Fanny Elssler's Favourite Dances Cracovienne, Gitana, Mazurka, Cachucha, 1840. Cachucha, Gitana., 1840., Baltimore. Publisher, Saml. Carusi. single unit. Cachucha (Choreographic work Elssler). Ballet, 19th century. Elssler, Fanny, 1810-1884. Lithograph, vignette., 25.7 x 22.2 cm

Actress pointing to page in newspaper, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" (N130), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress pointing to page in newspaper, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Hyneman & Schmidt, New York. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

France, Paris, Tobacco vendor

Costume design for the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)/ Private Collection/ 1910/ Russia/ Colour lithograph/ Theatrical scenic painting/ 30,5x23,5/ Opera, Ballet, Theatre

Saint Enegat, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Beautiful Bathers" series (N192), issued in an unnumbered set of 20 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote the company's Sweet Lavender, Old Gold, Black and Tan, and Hard Tack tobaccos.. Saint Enegat, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Ballet dancer Mlle. Florentine as La Gouailleuse (Cheeky Girl) in Les Mysteres de Passy, Theatre des Folies Dramatiques, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1844.

Golubez Dove Dance, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the series "National Dances" (N225), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Brothers Cigarettes for Kinney Tobacco Company. There were two card variations issued within the series. Type 1 cards display a white border around the edges whereas Type 2 have no border.. Golubez Dove Dance, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Costume of a Welsh girl, 19th century. She wears a black silk hat, white cap, blouse, jacket, apron and striped petticoat, blace shoes. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Soprano singer Mlle. Maria Nau as Nelly in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Academie Royale de Musique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Long Branch, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Long Branch, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Spanish lady in national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Club Swinging, from the Pretty Athletes series (N196) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Pretty Athletes" series (N196), issued in an unnumbered set of 20 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote Sweet Lavender, Old Gold, Black and Tan, and Hard Tack Tobacco.. Club Swinging, from the Pretty Athletes series (N196) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Danseuse parée de fleurs lumineuses (Ballet des fleurs), Figure 92, page 258 Premiere danseuse parée des bijoux électrique lumineux trouvé. Lefèvre, Julien, 1852-1926. text. Illustrations. 1894. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Electric lighting, Theaters , Stage-setting and scenery, Theaters , Lighting, Ballet dancers, Ballet , Costumes

Lola Montez as Mariquita, in the ballet Un jour de carneval of Seville Jour de carnaval à Séville.. Prints. 1852. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Jour de carnaval à Séville (Choreographic work : Smith), Ballet , United States , 19th century, Montez, Lola, 1818-1861

MARIE TAGLIONI Italian ballet dancer, one of the first to dance on the points of her toes Date: 1804 - 1884

Gallery of French Modes and Costumes, 1785, Nr. 3, Nr.6, Kopie Naar L 64: Pretty woman fallen (...). Handsome Woman Dressed in an elegant 'undressed'. On The Head A 'Angroise Hat' and A Walking Stick in the Left Hand, Which Can Also Be Used As Parasol. She is Walking with her dog. Copy to l 64 from Series L. 11th Cahier des Costumes Français, 5th Suite of Rabilements in Fashion and 1778, Gallery French Modes and Costumes.

Regency woman dancing a cotillon in a ball gown, 1811. Amber crepe gown embroidered with lilies and Persian roses in chenille, worn over a white satin slip. French kid gloves, satin sandal-slippers. Plate 24, April 1 1811. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Uwins from Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, London.

Brighton Beach, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Brighton Beach, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Marie Guy-Stephan in the role of Katty in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique. French ballerina Madame Guy Stephan (b. 1818) was famous for her Spanish dances and later became prima ballerina in Madrid.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Dancer Maria Taglioni (1804-1884) in ballet Sylphides by anonymous artist, watercolor, ink, white and gold colors on paper, 19th century, Russia, Moscow , State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, 24, 5x19

Bar Harbor, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Beautiful Bathers" series (N192), issued in an unnumbered set of 20 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote the company's Sweet Lavender, Old Gold, Black and Tan, and Hard Tack tobaccos.. Bar Harbor, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Cape May, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Cape May, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Embroidery and trimmings from Maison Coiquil & Gay. The latest fashions designed and tailored for the dressmaker and seamstress of Moniteur de la mode, Paris 1898. France, Europe. Old color lithograph from the late XIX century

Rockaway, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Rockaway, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Lawyer, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company 1889 Issued by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company The "Occupations of Women" series of trading cards (N502) was issued by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company in 1889 to promote the company's tobacco products. This series uses similar images to Goodwin Tobacco's 1887 series "Occupations for Women" (N166).. Lawyer, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company 421085

Costume Polka. Woman in Polish dress community, 19th century. Presentation added to the sheet metal over the costumed ball held at the Palace of the Prince of Orange (the later king Willem III) in The Hague on 26 February 1845.

Macnamara, Louisa Cranstoun .

Fencing - Master, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 1887 Issued by Goodwin & Company The "Occupations for Women" series of trading cards (N166) was issued by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns all 50 cards in the series, as well as three duplicate cards.. Fencing - Master, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes. 1887. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Goodwin & Company

Estelle, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Estelle, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Costume design for the ballet Raymonda by A. Glazunov by Benois, Alexander Nikolayevich (1870-1960)/ Private Collection/ 1945/ Russia/ Watercolour, gouache, ink and pen on paper/ Theatrical scenic painting/ 33x25,5/ Opera, Ballet, Theatre

Norderney, Germany, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Norderney, Germany, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Coney Island, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Coney Island, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Persian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Persian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Actress wearing wide pink and black sash, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" (N130), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing wide pink and black sash, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Hyneman & Schmidt, New York. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

Rockaway, Long Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Rockaway, Long Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Picture series Flower Girl 2, Camellia, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

Esther Peck, Doll, 1935 1942 Doll

Costume de Melle Carlotta Grisi, rôle de la Péri, dans la Péri: (Ballet). Academie Royale de Musique Péri. Prints. 1843. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Péri (Choreographic work : Coralli), Grisi, Carlotta, 1819-1899, Ballet , France , 19th century

Dr. Strong's Tampico corset. Dr. Strong's Tampico corset

Woman in fancy-dress costume as a Persian odalisque. Tunic of gold satin, pantaloons of lilac satin, embroidred with multicoloured silk and metal, silver bracelets, belt studded with diamonds. Handcoloured pochoir lithograph from Le Carnival Parisien, Volume 10, a special edition of Chic Parisien, published by Atelier Bachwitz, Vienna, 1920.

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