Caption:
Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape, holding a shield and trident, with lion behind her. 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.