Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop FlirtingFred and Adele Astaire starring with Majorie Gordon in the successful show, Stop Flirting which opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 1923 and moved to the Queens Theatre a few months later
Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisementElegant advert for Kayser Nylon stockings showing a woman raising a sumptuous cloak to reveal her shapely legs and the tops of her stockings
The It Girl by George WhitelawColour illustration showing an attractive socialite surrounded by attentive gentlemen
1920S Pair in BarA louche couple sip cocktails in a fashionable bar; he dons a blue suit, she wears a coat with a fur neck and cuffs, but precious little else
Wodehouse / Jeeves / WoosterFront cover of Piccadilly Jim, showing a couple playing footsie beneath the dining table
Polo - Its Social Aspect by HigginsThe best part of the game. Polo players at a club such as Hurlingham or Ranelagh unwind after (or in the middle) of a match to share pleasantries with some female companions while a band plays in
Frock, Fur & Feather FanNarrow tubular shaped dress in an ornate fabric by Worth with a plunging back, beaded straps, fur trimmed hem & a long train attached at the lower back. She holds a large feather fan
Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting, London, 1924 Date: 1924
Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3 / 4)Burma (Myanmar) - Traditional Costume (3/4) A Burmese man and his girl, with whom he converses over a low stone wall, whilst holding onto her hand
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with familyPrincess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)
The Famous Astaires by NermanCaricature of brother and sister dance act, Fred and Adele Astaire by Nerman during the time of their successful run in Stop Flirting at various London theatres during the mid 1920s
The Farce by William BarribalA young red-headed woman seated in a box at the theatre, feigns interest in what her older male companion has to say while secretly enjoying a kiss on the hand from a young, handsome beau. Date: 1917
A Little Supper Party by Hal Bevan PetmanFront cover of The Bystander featuring an illustration of a flirtatious looking flapper girl, enjoying a drink and a cigarette, but, apparently, very little food
The Peachcomber by Rick ElmesA dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927
The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1932Jolly front cover design for the Tatlers Summer Number featuring two cheery beach belles wearing fashionable pyjama suits. One smokes a cigarette while the other grins under a wide brimmed sun hat
Flirtation by H. Gillard GlindaniA scene showing showing two young ladies in Regency costume with a pug dog, flirting with two men, one of whom is wearing a military redcoat uniform, sword and wig
Couple FlirtingFlirting couple - she on a chaise-longue, he on a chair
The Laughing Audience by William Hogarth Date: 1733
Winter FlirtingA coloured sketch portraying a monacle wearing gentleman flirting with a younger lady sat at a cafe. Date: circa 1901
Comic postcard, Boy and girl chatting Date: 20th century
A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff
Comic postcard, Man chats with woman fishing Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, cockerel and hen flirtation Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Sergeant and pretty woman, WW2 Date: circa 1940s
Sketch by Fish of children flirting in a garden setting, 1926 Date: 1926
Gentleman giving out medicines to beggars, 18th centuryEnglish gentleman dispensing his medicine cabinet to beggars at Ivry-sur Seine, 18th century. He gives aerated salts to a one-armed soldier, Bruchsal elixir to an old woman, and magnetic drops
Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden after a fox. Despite a warning sign reading Steel traps spring guns set in this garden. The Enraged Vicar
Being nervous and cross-examined by Mr. GarrowBeing nervous and cross-examined by lawyer Mr. Garrow in court. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
English gentleman flirting with the Fair LimonadiereYoung English gentleman flirting with the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes, Palais Royal, Paris. Waiters bringing hot chocolate to fashionable ladies, soldiers and officers
Young English gentleman arriving at a French posthouse on the Grand Tour. Stepping down from a carriage to be met by maids and staff
Sicre Gully or Siclygully Pass between Bengal and Bihar.. Temple on hilltop, elephant and bivouac tents in thet valley. Illustration by Lt. Col
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman studyingSkeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman reading a book. Death and the Female Student. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen
A Bare living by Wilton WilliamsA cabaret dancer wearing very little entertains diners at a smart restaurant. Date: 1928
Helen Gilliland seen in Stop Flirting wearing a gown by Eileen Idare, 1924. The gown is of white and silver and features the latest thing in evening scarves and shoulder posies
A tryst at the spring, 1890s. Date: 1890s
Countrywomen and man flirting, 1890sThree countrywomen chat and flirt with a farmhand with a rake, 1890s Date: 1890s
The MinxColour photograph of a woman in a masque costume. Behind her a faded figure of a Pierrot. Date: 1930
Flirting man 1906Man in military uniform whispering in a attractive womans ear. 1906
Rivals at the theatre 1906Smartly dressed gentlemen in tuxedos trying to get the attention of a flirtatious woman. 1906
Quentin Jacobsen with model20-year-old photographer Quentin Jacobsen poses with a model for a feature entitled What People are Hating. Quentin " believes men should take the initiative
Cartoon, Entente cordiale, WW1Cartoon, Entente cordiale. A pretty French woman tells a friendly British soldier to be sure to send her some postcards as soon as he eventually arrives at Tipperary. Date: 1916
Telegram excuse sent by husband to disguise affairTelegram excuse sent by an older man to his wife to disguise the affair he is having with his young Secretary. Date: 1909
Ulysses and the Sirens by Wilmot LuntThree bathing belles in brightly-hued swimsuits, sunbathe on a rock and catch the attention of a young man in a passing speedboat. Date: 1927
Comic postcard, Woman chats with soldier, WW2 Date: circa 1940s
The Kite, 1777-1778, by Francisco de GoyaFrancisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Kite, 1777-1778. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
Cartoon, Two young Frenchwomen, WW1Two women in winter coats which echo the fashionable silhouette: high waisted, voluminous skirts & high all round collars. Hats now have high crowns & narrow brims. Date: 1918
Parisian woman admiring a Highlanders kilt, WW1A French woman stands admiring the kilt worn by a soldier from a Highland regiment. The appearance of men in such garments in Paris in 1914 caused a sensation
Nude Blond & SheikSymbolic or pornographic? Two white doves hover above a blonde wearing only a string of pearls & high heel mules while flirting with a sheik who might want her for his harem. Date: circa 1950
