Etiquette Collection (page 2)

Illustration - An Introduction
Black and white illustration entitled An introduction, of a lady introducing two ladies to each other whilst out walking, page 69 of The Etiquette of To-day book, published by the Girls Own Paper

Illustration - Meeting Fresh People
Black and white illustration of two lady train travellers, one of which is preparing to lower the window. Page 57 of The Etiquette of To-Day

Illustration - When a visitor calls
Black and white illustration of two smalrtly-dressed children politely greeting a seated lady visitor, page 50 of The Etiquette of To-Day The Etiquette of To-Day book published by the Girls Own

Decorative border from The Etiquette of To-Day
Black and white decorative floral and leaf border on page 39 of The Etiquette of To-Day book published by the Girls Own Paper, circa 1914. Edited by Flora Klickmann Date: circa 1914

Illustration - The Invitation
Black and white illustration of two young ladies receiving an invitation from The Etiquette of To-day book, published by the Girls Own Paper, circa 1914. Edited by Flora Klickmann Date: circa 1914

Illustration in The Etiquette of To-Day - The Arrival
Black and white illustration entitled The Arrival of an elegant couple in evening dress arriving for a dinner engagement, from The Etiquette of To-Day edited by Flora Klickmann

Illustration in The Etiquette of To-Day - Drawing Room
Black and white illustration of two ladies chatting with the caption topics of general interest are the best for conversational purposes when paying a call, from The Etiquette of To-Day

Illustration in The Etiquette of To-Day - Leaving Cards
Black and white illustration of a smartly-dressed lady leaving her calling card with a maid, from The Etiquette of To-Day published by Girls Own Paper, circa 1914 edited by Flora Klickmann

Advert for The Girls Own & Womans Magaazine
Black and white advert for the Girls Own & Womans Magazine, in the front of The Etiquette of To-Day, edited by Flora Klickmann

Advert for the Home Art Series of books
Black and white advert for the Home Art Series of useful skills such as crochet and fancy stitchery on the inside front cover of The Etiquette of To-day book, published by the Girls Own Paper

Front cover of The Etiquette of To-day, . edited by Flora Klickmann. A small volume of etiquette, seeking to assist with such matters as visiting, eating out, travelling, chaperones

Silhouette, Man bowing in three stages. early 19th century

Gallantry in Paris
The Gallantry of other days in the Paris of today. " Aprez-vous, Madame!" " Aprez-vouc, Monsieur!" Male chivalry turned on its head by a young woman offering for an elderly

A Japanese lady welcomes two visitors into her home Date: 1890S

Morning in Hyde Park - friends meet and shake hands Date: 1895

Prince Albert visiting the London Regiment at Blackheath
Prince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952) visiting the 20th Battalion, The London Regiment at Blackheath - April 1920. Here the Prince is seen presenting the Kings Colours. Date: 1920

ENGLISH WALKING FROCK
Garment described as an English Walking Frock coat with the front borders rounded off, worn with trousers with a front crease, lace-up shoes & a bowler hat. Date: 1907

DEBS CURTSEYING 1934
Debutante pupils of Mrs Ruby Peeler practice their curtseys ready for presentation at court. They have practice trains pinned on the back of their frocks. Date: 1934

MAN HOLDS SHAWL
At midnight on December 31st, a gentleman holds a ladys shawl in case she should feel cold Date: 1887

WOMAN RINGS BELL
Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell Date: 1804

WATUSI GREETING
Men of the African Watusi people greet one another Date: 1870

WEZEE GREETING
A man of the African Wezee people greets a female Date: 1870

WELL-BEHAVED BOY C1920
A well-behaved boy rescues an aged gents hat Date: circa 1920

Raising Hat, Paris
A gentleman raises his hat to a lady at the Porte Dauphine, Paris; she lowers her parasol to see if she knows him, or if she wants to... Date: 1890

PRINCES BOW
The Princes Bow Monstrous like the Prince! The very bow demme! Date: early 19th century

AMAZON GREETING
In this culture on the banks of the Amazon, the accepted form of greeting is to blow through a pipe from your nose to the others while he does the same to you Date: circa 1890

ASIAN OBEISANCE
Various forms of obeisance among the Arabs, indicating varying levels of respect ranging from a polite but shallow bow to outright grovelling Date: circa 1845

DOFFING THE HAT (C18)
A bewigged gentleman pays an afternoon call on a lady, doffing his hat as he approaches her Date: circa 1760

CUSTOMS / ETIQUETTE
Three very rude men wearing hats and smoking remain in their seats all despite the fact that a lady has entered the room Date: late 19th Century

DEGENERATE SON
PORT: Father chides son for smoking cigar whilst drinking his best port!

HEATH / GREETING FRIEND
Meeting a friend, the old way and the new way - a satirical perspective. Date: 1830

Kissing the hand(19th century)
A lady receives the unwelcome attentions of an old fool. Date: circa 1830

Kissing the hand(18th century)
A lady in a garden extends her hand for a gentleman to kiss: her dog, too, is excited to see him. Date: circa 1770

Page from the Palace of Hope
An illustrated page from the Palace of Hope, from the Documenti dAmore (Teachings of Love) of the Tuscan poet, Francesco da Barberino

Court held by Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace
Presentations at a court held by Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, London - February, 1870. Date: 1870

King Edward VII raising his hat
King Edward VII (1841-1910) - raising his top hat. Date: 1905

Royal visit to Ireland: Queen Victoria at Dublin Castle, 1900
Queen Victoria, Empress of India, in Dublin: her Majestys visit to the Lord Lieutenant and Countess Cadogan at Dublin Castle. Her Indian servant, Munshi Abdul Karim, supports her. Date: 1900

WW1 - English Officers having tea on their way to the front
WW1 - English Officers having their afternoon tea (at 4:30pm on the dot) on their way to the front. They appear to have invited a French guest (far left)

Stepping on a red carpet, 1920s couple in evening dress
A gentleman in full evening dress including a top hat, offers his hand to a female companion who alights gracefully from a car onto a red carpet. Date: 1928

King Nikola I of Montenegro and Queen Milena
King Nikola I of Montenegro (wearing a rather splendid pointed hat) and Queen Milena Vukotic at a ceremonial rural pageant Date: circa 1912

Deportment Lesson
A proper young lady learns the art of deportment, walking with the obligatory book balanced on the head, shoulders back and head held up! Date: 1930s

Two Japanese women greet each other with a bow. We are quite unable to ascertain the rather interesting arrangements behind the two women - possibly these are not two ladders wrapped up in Christmas

Old-Fashioned Country Cottages by Fougasse
Sequential cartoon by Fougasse (Kenneth Cyril Bird) showing a man staying at a funny little country cottage only to find its comforts lacking to the point that he eventually makes his escape

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, Randolph Churchill
Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Randolph Churchill, who says: I don t mind shaking hands with you, but I must draw the line at some of your pals. 1884

Shocking by H. M. Bateman
The A. B. who asked for a light! Commanding officers on board a Royal Navy ship are so shocked to have a subordinate abke seaman ask for a light for his cigarette

A Gallant, Gay Lothario in the Days of the Grand Monarque - a barve young gent kisses the hand of his hearts desire as she carefully manouevres her wide gown into a small Opera Box in Paris, France

Man bowing to woman on a cutout Christmas card
Man in a red jacket and white breeches bowing to a woman in evening dress on a cutout Christmas card, with comic verse (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Man bowing on a cutout Christmas card
Man in a red jacket and white breeches bowing on a cutout Christmas card, with verse (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

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