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The It Girl by George WhitelawColour illustration showing an attractive socialite surrounded by attentive gentlemen
Wodehouse / Jeeves / WoosterFront cover of Piccadilly Jim, showing a couple playing footsie beneath the dining table
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
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
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
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
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
Polo - Its Social Aspect by HigginsThe best part of the game
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)
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
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
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
Dulac: Delights of Other DaysDelights of Other Days by Edmund Dulac. The Promenade. Date: 1913
Edmund Dulac - a la promenadeThe art of Edmund Dulac. A la promenade. Date: 1913
A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth PointA girl flirting with a soldier in shako hat on Portsouth Point. Sailor Tim Toplift returns from sea to find his love Sally has deserted him for another man. Lost and Won
A gentleman and soldier flirting with an innkeeper at the barEnglish gentleman and Irish soldier flirting with an innkeeper making punch at the bar. A waiter opens a bottle of wine for a diner in the restaurant. Bar Practice
English Regency gentleman ogling a lady's ankleEnglish gentleman ogling a lady's ankle. Tom Takeall watching Delia enter her front door. Regency dandy in top hat, riding coat, striped waistcoat, riding boots, with cudgel and monocle
Groups of 18th century figures by Anthony WalkerGroups of 18th century figures. Men and women in the country, buying lobster, playing music, walking, flirting, playing
Groups of 18th century figures in rustic pastimes. Men and women dancing, hunting, fishing, flirting and walking
Groups of 18th century figures in rural pastimes. Men and women flirting during a harvest, riding horses, driving a carriage, etc
Gentlemen and ladies playing the Bridge of LoveA man and woman embrace and kiss while seated on another gentleman's back. Scene from the kissing game, The bridge of love. Le Pont d'Amour
Carnival scene at the Baile del Real (Madrid, Spain)At the dance. Drawing by Cecilio Pla (1860-1934). It represents a carnival scene at the Baile del Real (Madrid, Spain)
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
Escort by Helen McKie - World War IIAn old Chelsea Pensioner in his distinctive red uniform looks on aghast as a smart RAF airman escorts two pretty girls. Date: c.1940
Moliere / Don JuanLE FESTIN DE PIERRE Act 2 Scene 5: Don Juan with a girl on each arm
The Bright BrigadeModes for Men - illustration from one of a series of advertisements for Abdullah cigarettes showing types from the 1920s
The War Budget - Tommies in gas masksFront cover of The War Budget. Two British soldiers amuse a young woman when returning home on leave by sporting a gas mask. Date: 1916
Adele Astaire and her brother Fred when youngAdele Astaire (top) Adele Astaire and her brother Fred when young (bottom). They have made a sensational succes in London in Stop Flirting Date: 1923
Christmas card in the shape of a woman holding a fan. Date: circa 1890s
The Tailor Maid by Reginald HigginsIllustration showing a young woman sewing a suit while a male admirer gazes lovingly into her eyes. Date: 1926
The Spanish Coquet -- woman holding a fan, with feathers in her hair. circa 1850s
The French Coquet -- woman in purple dress and feathered hat. circa 1850s
Fashions Palais RoyalClothing worn by society & the demi-monde of the Palais Royal. One man wears cossack trousers, another top boots while many of the ladies wear evening dress. Date: 1822
The Houston SistersBritish vaudeville entertainers, Renee and Billie Houston, better known as the Houston Sisters. Date: 1927
The Rotters by H F MaltbyPromotional postcard for The Rotters by H. F. Maltby. First produced at the Winter Gardens, New Brighton, 10th July and Garrick Theatre, 29th July 1916
Nautical Terms Illustrated IV - Crossing the LineA sailor flirts with a woman over her washing line drawn by Harold Earnshaw, artist husband of Mabel Lucie Attwell
Flighty by Harold Earnshaw, WW1 cartoonThree officers of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), later the Royal Air Force (RAF) flirty with a young flapper girl
A Small Objective by Harold Earnshaw, WW1 cartoonCartoon on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News by Harold Earnshaw, showing a number of Army and Navy officers vying for the attention of a pretty young woman
Cartoon, The Salesman, WW1Cartoon, The Salesman, flirting with a customer as she tries on some gloves. Behind the salesman is a shadow of German soldiers with severed hands skewered on a sword. Date: 1915
Women tram conductor and officer, WW1Illustration showing a women tram conductor speaking to an army officer during WW1. Date: 1916
Erasmic Shaving Stick advertisement, 1918Advertisement for Erasmic Shaving Stick with a smart gentleman in what can only be described as an artistic dressing gown
Eyes Left by Edmund Blampied, patriotic fan, WW1Illustration to the cover of the Sketch magazine supplement showing a pretty young women peeping out from behind a fan decorated with the Union flag. Date: 1915
Tennis and flirting, 1916Illustration by Annie Fish to accompany the Tatlers gossip column, The Letters of Eve, showing a lady arriving on a tennis court fully garbed and ready for a game
No Objection Taken - womens war work, 1916A page of sketches of mans work the men want the women to want, a humorous (and slightly chauvinistic) comment on the traditionally male jobs taken by women during the First World War. 1916
Under the Green-wood - kissing under the mistletoe, 1879A whiskered Captain tries to tempt a seasonal kiss " according to ancient custom" from a young lady under a bouquet of mistletoe. They are spyed on from behind a door by a cheeky boy. 1879
King Alfonso photographed talking to a womanWho Would Be King? Photograph of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, captured by snapshotters during a trip to San Sebastien, talking to an unidentified young woman
The school of coquetryFlirtatious woman pulls up her stockings, while the man peeks through his hand. Date: 18th Century
Language of flowers 1918Women flowers flirting with bees and butterflies. Date: 1918
Flirtatious young woman in fancy dress with admirerFlirtatious young woman in rococo fancy dress clothing, with an admirer faun trying to get close to her. Date: 1928
