19th Century Theatre Costumes

A collection of handcolored lithographs showcasing theatrical costumes from 19th-century Paris, highlighting elaborate outfits and distinct styles.

Mr. Kirby as Lacquey in the comic pantomime 'Jack & Jill, or the Clowns Disasters,' performed at the Theatre Royal Lyceum in 1812. The image is published by W. West in London and features dimensions of 27.2 x 20 cm

Talon as Juliani in "La Moissonneuse" at the Theatre Lyrique. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Charles Hoster or Phileas Salvator Levilly as Lecorche in La Corde de Pendu by Ferdinand Laloue and Anicet Bourgeois, Theatre du Cirque Olympique, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

Miss Murray: (late of the Adelphi and Olympic Theatres) as Cleopatra in the burletta of Anthony & Cleopatra. Prints. 1843. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Murray, Emma, fl. 1838-1843, Selby, Charles, 1802-1863 , Antony and Cleopatra, Entertainers , England , 19th century

French actor Pierre-Frederic Achard as Badinguet in Le Mardi Gras a l'Hotel des Haricots by Laurencin and Clairville, Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

The Comedian, from the Magic Changing Cards series (N223) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Magic Changing Cards" series (N223), issued in a set of 50 in 1889 by Kinney Tobacco Company. When held up to the light, a hidden image is revealed on each card.. The Comedian, from the Magic Changing Cards series (N223) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Mr. Watkins Burroughs as Lord Nigel in 'The Fortunes of Nigel,' performed at the Surrey Theatre in 1822. The image has a dimension of 26 x 20.5 cm. Published by I. Jameson

French actor Matis as Charmoulu in Les Paysans, l'Ambigu Comique, 1847. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1847.

Mr. Kirby as Lacquey in the comic pantomime 'Jack & Jill, or the Clowns Disasters,' performed at the Theatre Royal Lyceum in 1812. The image is published by W. West in London and features dimensions of 27.2 x 20 cm

Singer and author Marius-Pierre Audran as Don Fernand 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.

French comic dancer and mime artist Charles-Francois Mazurier as Polichinello in Polichinelle Vampire by Theodore de Banville at the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin, 1823. His famous stilt dance was choreographed by Jean-Baptiste Blache. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K.Y.Z, Chez Janet, Paris, 1823.

Clowns and jesters in nineteenth-century prints Premières illustrées. Kramer, Peter, 1823-1907. Prints, Sheet music covers. 1813 - 1889. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Flexmore, Dicky, 1825-1860, Wallett, W. F. (William Frederick), Clowns , 19th century, Fools and jesters , 19th century

Ah! If I were police / like this funny Jupiter would dance! .... (IFF 197) (registered title)

Mlle. Louise Perrin as Elvina in Le Petit Dragon by Eugene Scribe and Delestre-Poirson at the Theatre du Vaudeville. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y. Z, Chez Louis Janet, Paris, 1819.

Petite Galerie Dramatique, 1796-1843, No. 260: Chapelle, Rôle de Venture. Costume of the actor Chapelle in the role of Venture in the farce 'Jean Jacques Rousseau Dans Son Hermitage', raised in the 'Thétre du Vaudeville' in Paris. Man playing on a guitar dressed in a frak, cardigan and knee pants. Slob stockings. Accessories: hat with contrasting trim, hair bag (), Walking stick, shoes with buckles. With twice four rules from the third deed, scene four .. Print from the magazine Petite Galerie Dramatique Ou Recueil de Différents Costumes d'Actors des Thétres de la Capitale (1796-1843).

Greek Waltz, 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.. Greek Waltz, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

H ... Mr. Paganini Teach me your recipe on a single string. (registered title)

Bulletin of ridiculous modes. ... (registered title) | Bulletin of ridiculous modes. (IFF 13) (Title of the whole)

Comic actor Charles Potier (1774-1838) as Lantimeche in Combat des Montagnes by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 1816. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K. et Z, Chez Janet, Paris, 1819.

Lesueur as Valentin Pere in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Two platform drummers

Actors in theater costume with a snuff box, Carle Vernet, 1818 - 1819 print Two men in a lion costume and the equipment of a Roman soldier. Print is part of an album. paper group of actors, troupe; actors on the stage. snuff-box. stage costume

Mr, Staudigl and Mr, Pischek in the famous duette from the Puritaners costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver

Theatrical portrait - Senr Paulo as Clown. Date/Period: 1822 - 1839. Print. Paper. Author: J. L. Marks.

The famous Dutch woman Fameuse Hollandoise danceuse de corde Famosa donna Thedesca. Laroon, Marcellus, 1653-1702. Tempest, Pierce, 1653-1717. Prints. 1711. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Tightrope walking, Dance , England , 17th century

Billy's Raree-Show or John Bull en lighten'd, England, engraving 1797, Pitt, as a peep-show man, stands by his box, which is supported on trestles

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

Mr Richard Wroughton in the character of George Barnwell in George Lillos The London Merchant, Covent Garden Theatre, 1770. Wroughton was an English actor, 17481822. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Roberts from Bells British Theatre, Consisting of the most esteemed English Plays, John Bell, London, 1776.

Harlequin. Prints. 1700 - 1799. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Commedia dell'arte, Harlequin (Fictitious character) in art

Lhéritier (Romain or Paul Thomas dit) (n.1809-D.1885), Portrait charge of Luguet (1813-1904) in stage costume at the Palais-Royal Theater. (Dummy title). Carnavalet museum, history of Paris.

LEMAITRE, AS DON CAESAR DE BAZAN

The Dalys in "vacation" or Harvard vs. Yale - "That dear professor" Miss Lizzie Daly as Priscilla Plush. The Dalys in "vacation" or Harvard vs. Yale - "That dear professor" Miss Lizzie Daly as Priscilla Plush

French actor Jacques Francois Laporte (17751841) as Arlequin in the "folie-vaudeville" one-act play Le Sultan du Havre by Armand d'Artois and Henry Dupin at the Theatre Vaudeville, 1810. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y. Z, Chez Louis Janet, Paris, 1820.

Compare turiddu, cavalleria rusticana

Leon Achard as Larifla in La Morale en Action by Jaime and Villeneuve, Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

'Richard Tarleton, The Actor', (1897) Creator: Unknown.

The three trombonists. Sheet 12 from the twelve-part episode of the large wedding dancers (1538)

Mr, Scholz as Augustin and Robert costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Unknown

Mr, Wild as Don Juan in the opera of the same time in the Norma Opera costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver, after, Johann Christian Schoeller -, artist

Michot Role of Buller in the two brothers (title allocated) | The small dramatic gallery, n�298. (dummy title)

Friedrich Beckmann in Der Vetter by Benedix costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver, After, Eduard Edlinger, Artist

French actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet as Gentil Bernard, ou L'Art d'aimer, by Philippe-Francois Dumanoir and Clairville, Theatre des Varietes, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Mr. Paul dans Clary, ballet pantomime, Académie royale de musique Clari; ou La promesse de mariage. Coeuré, Sebastien, 1778-. Prints. 1820. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Clari; ou La promesse de mariage (Choreographic work : Milon), Paul, Antoine, 1798-1871, Ballet , France , 19th century

Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858) as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royale de l'Opera Comique, 1854. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1854.

French actor Villeneuve as Calas in the play Calas by Victor Ducange at the Theatre de l'Ambigu, 1819. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y. Z, Chez Louis Janet, Paris, 1821.

La roue , Boys, Circus performers, Stilts, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Mr Garrick in the character of Macbeth in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, Drury Lane Theatre, 7 January 1744. In wig, long coat, waistcoat, breeches and buckle shoes, holding daggers. David Garrick, 1717-1779, English actor and theatre manager. Copperplate engraving from John Bell's Edition of Shakespeare, London, January 18th, 1776.

Muzikant the furious

Arthur Bourchier as Long John Silver in the stage production of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Treasure Island. Date: first published: 1883

French actor Desbirons as Esparville in Le Roman Comique by Dennery, Cormon and Romain, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Heinrich Anschütz as Götz von Berlichingen costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Unknown

French actor Pierre-Thomas Levassor as Oscar in L'Enfant du Carnaval, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Bass-baritone Edouard Gassier in the role of the Comte in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

Boisselot as Cyprien in "Les Postillons de Crevecoeur" at the Folies Dramatiques. The French actress Boisselot in drag in the carnivalesque entertainment at the Folies.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

Long John Silver. From the book Treasure Island by R.L. Stevenson. Thomas Nelson & Sons edition c.1930.

Mr, Wild as Don Juan in the opera of the same time in the Norma Opera costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver, after, Johann Christian Schoeller -, artist

Actress and singer Jenny Vertpre (Francoise Fann Vausgien, 1797-1865) as Le petit chaperon in the comic opera le Petit Chaperon Rouge by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Theatre de la Porte St. Martin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y. Z, Chez Louis Janet, Paris, 1819.

Straem organ player and woman with tambourine, Mathias de Sallieth, after Jacob Perkois, after Johannes Huibert Prins, 1818 - 1833 print Print at the bottom numbered: 22. paper popular music, street music. barrel-organ player. tambourine

News / N ° 47 / For the Carnival season, Guillaume disguises themselves in Emperor of Germany.

Hand-colored lithograph depicting Melle. Camille in the role of Jenny from the ballet 'Trilby,' performed at the Théâtre de la Porte St. Martin. Created by Alexandre Lacauchie and published by J. Rigo et Cie in 1846. The dimensions of the print are 19.8 x 13.2 cm

India, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. India, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

Le Comédien Masqué Jouant de la Guitare (The Masked Comedian Playing the Guitar), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes, The Grotesque Dwarfs) 1616-22 Jacques Callot French. Le Comédien Masqué Jouant de la Guitare (The Masked Comedian Playing the Guitar), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks, The Pygmes, The Grotesque Dwarfs) 398580

Basse bouffe (comic opera singer) Achille Ricquier as the Duke of Popoli in La Sirene by Daniel Auber and Eugene Scribe, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

Egg 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.. Egg Dance, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Vanity Fair: Theatre; 'The Sensation Drama', Mr. Dion Boucicault, December 16, 1882, Leslie Matthew 'Spy' Ward, 1851-1922, British, 1882, Chromolithograph

Mlle Augusta dancing the Cachucha Cachucha. Prints. 1846. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Cachucha (Dance), Ballet , 19th century, Fuchs, Caroline Augusta

The Seven Capital Sins / Anger. / 10. (Registered title) | The human comedy played by the Pierrots. (IFF 4) (set of all)

Modern characters from Shakespeare. Macbeth, engraving 1783, Man on stage, playing Macbeth, full-length, standing, facing left, holding dagger.

Attila M, Dumaine, st act , nd act , rd act , th act , The illustrated theater, - The wedding of Attila, drama , of terminal block , Dumaine Als Attila und Szenen aus Les Noces d´Attila aus Le Monde illustrated , UNKNOWN

Social dancing. Prints. 1820 - 1829. Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Unknown (1850-1900); Johan Thomas Lundbye (1818-1848), poster for a pantomime performing, 1840's

Theatrale Gallery, Plate 48: Theater of Variettes, Mr. Odry, Role of Larose (The Blind of Montmorency) Cally after Saintin-Fran�ois Jozan (1797-1867). "Theatrical gallery, plank 48: theater of varieties, Mr. Oryny, the role of Larose (the blind man of Montmorency)". Paris, museum of romantic life.

Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the role of Fabio in Daniel Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

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

Vanity Fair: Theatre; 'The Pinafore', Mr. George Grossmith, January 21, 1888, Leslie Matthew 'Spy' Ward, 1851-1922, British, 1888, Chromolithograph

Theaterpersonages, 1848 - 1881 print Leaf with 10 performances of theater characters. Numbered in the middle: No. 23. Publisher: Den Boscheprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing actor (on the stage). actress (on the stage)

La Fille du Tambour-Major, acte IV, scene derniere , Adults, Soldiers, Theatrical productions, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Conductor, various movements while conducting an orchestra, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

A clarinetist. / 7. (Factitious title) | Caricatures of musicians. (title of all)

Mr. George Smith as Robin in "No Song No Supper" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Robert Cooper after a painting by Samuel de Wilde. From D. Terry's "British Theatrical Gallery," London, Henry Berthoud Jr., 1825.

A Mexican man in national costume dancing and playing the castanettes to the guitar music played by a seated musician behind him. Gouache.

American Theatre Exhibit. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

M. Deshayes et M. d'Egville, dans le ballet pantomime d'Achille et Déidamie Achille et Déidamie. Prints. 1804. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Deshayes, André Jean Jacques, 1777-1846, Achille et Déidamie (Choreographic work : D'Egville), Egville, J.-H. d, Ballet , England , 19th century

Nostrums, the great advertisement song. 1881

SCENE FROM CHILPERIC AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE, LONDON, 1870

Mr, Rott as the servant in Holteis song play Die Wiener in Paris costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Unknown

Hippolyte as d'Estrees in Le Roman Comique by Dennery, Cormon and Romain, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Gallego man dancing the Galician Jota or gallegada. Galician folk dance that is danced in Galicia. Spain. Europe. Travels in Spain by Gustave Dore and Jean Charles Davillier from Le Tour du Monde 1867

Costume of Ridder Théobald from the tragedy Le Siège de Paris, Martin Sylvestre Baptiste, after Henri Duponchel, after Jean Alaux, 1826 print Paris paper tragedy. actor (on the stage). stage costume

French actors Eric Bernard as Grand Priest Akebar and Joanny (Jean Bernard Brisebarre) as Idamore in the tragedy Le Paria by Casimir Delavigne at the Second Theatre Francais, 1821. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y. Z, Chez Louis Janet, Paris, 1825.

This color poster by Hans Schließmann, circa 1900, depicts the arrival of a banda at a laundry girl ball, showing musicians and dancing figures.

Jarabe, 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.. Jarabe, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Leader of orchestra. / 1. (dummy title) | Caricatures of musicians. (title of all)

The Director of the French Theater Learning to Spark One / Tragedy in 5 Acts. (Title registered) | News. (Title of the whole)

Hand-painted lantern plate with musician and dancing farmers, slide plate slideshope images glass paper, Hand-painted slides with top and bottom edges of white-red checkered paper. Image of two farmer pairs dancing to the music of flute or oboe player On the table beer optica magic lantern magic lantern toy project stereotypical dancing music

The mask / first year, n ° 13, Thursday, June 6 1867 ./ Dupuis, role of Fritz.

Theater persons. Sheet with 10 representations of theater persons. Numbered in the middle: No. 23.

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man raising a glass and waving his wig. Death and the Drunkard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823.

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