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Portrait of Anita Loos, 1926 - the creator of Lorelei, Dorothy and Mr Eisman - and author of Gentleman Prefer Blonds Date: 1926
F. J. Furnivall Frederick James Furnivall FBA (1825 - 1910), English philologistFrederick James Furnivall FBA (1825 - 1910), English philologist, best known as one of the co-creators of the New English Dictionary
Tis not the Gay Clothes Make the Gentleman. Artists interpretation of a traditional proverb. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916
WW2 - Comic Postcard - Table turned on the diner - " See that you re polite to our Waitresses - we can get plenty of customers." 1945
Woman returning from the Bois de Boulogne, 1890Coming back from a morning in the Bois de Boulogne, 1890. Fashionable woman in jacket and skirt, with hat and parasol, walking with dogs along the Avenue Foch toward the Arc de Triomphe
Fashionable woman in the Square of the Tuileries, 1870The Square of the Tuileries, 1870. Woman in green dress with train, mantelet lined with fur, black hat. Families and children play behind her
Gentleman smoking in the Cafe de la Rotonde, 1868The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868. Man with moustache and muttonchops, top hat and check trousers, smoking in a cafe. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Woman at the Freres Provencaux Restaurant, Paris, 1850. She wears a lilac jacket over a flounced crinoline. The Trois Freres Provencaux in the Palais Royal was a fashionable bouillabaise specialty
Woman outside the Theatre du Gymnase, Paris, 1827. Fashionable woman in large bonnet, lace collar and bib, puff-sleeve dress holding a shawl
Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas, Paris, 1810Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas and the Passage des Panoramas, on Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1810. View of the Two Panoramas and of the Passage between them
Dress maker strolling in the Tuileries, 1802strolling in the Tuileries, below the river terrace, 1802. She wears a bonnet with ribbons, dress and apron, and carries a hat box and bolts of fabric. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Gentleman in carrick coat in Frascati s, ParisGentleman putting on carrick coat while leaving a fashionable salon. A public room at Frascati s, Paris, Year VIII, 1800. Famous salon for parties, balls, concerts and gambling
Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse, 1800Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse in Roman robe with bonnet and spencer jacket. Little Patriots, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Fashionable women in the gardens of the Tuileries, 1799Two fashionable women in the gardens of the Tuileries, Jardins des Tuileries, Paris, Year VII, 1799. In low-cut, high-waisted robes tied with ribbons, bonnets, holding fans
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
Hotel guest beset by salespeople in the parlour of the Hotel des Quatre Nations, Paris, 18th century. The room is full of furriers, lace sellers, hatters, mercers, hairdressers, tailors
English gentleman consulting a somniloquist, 18th centuryEnglish gentleman consulting a somniloquist in his chambers, 18th century. The sleeping fortune teller lies in a bed in a room decorated with crocodile skin, Egyptian figures and incense burners
Customs inspectors opening luggage at the border, 18th century. Searched by the Douaniers at the French frontiers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson
English gentleman and sleeping woman in a hotel roomEnglish gentleman with candlesticks in both hands tries to remove a bell rope from the bosom of a sleeping woman. The inn at Marseilles
English gentleman on trial in a religious tribunal in Avignon. He takes out a page with the legend of St. Clara of Falkenstein to the astonishment of an old hag and chaste Clara
A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy. Actors, actresses and stage painters react in shock to the news. A tragic story at Avignon
English gentleman and bookseller staring at a young beautyAn English gentleman at a booksellers in Avignon, catching his first glimpse of the beauty Clara with her old aunt. First sight of Clara at Avignon
English gentleman at the tomb of Petrarchs muse, Laura de Sade, Laure des Noves, in the Chapelle des Sade, convent of the Cordeliers, Avignon. At the tomb of Laura
A gentleman and woman kiss on a bench near a town gate as a two-horse phaeton with leering man drives by. The Embrace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson
Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud during a walk after the rain. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man chasing his hat down a muddy street in a high wind. Woman with her bonnet flying, maids stealing food off a platter on a mans head, roadsweepers, etc
Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk in a hotel room while a servant looks on. Miseries of Travelling. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man standing up while choking at the dinner tableMan standing up, clutching his head while choking at the dinner table while other guests and waiter panic. Symptoms of Choaking
A cart race in an English town with an accident in the foreground with passengers thrown on the street. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Being nervous and cross-examined by Mr. GarrowBeing nervous and cross-examined by lawyer Mr. Garrow in court. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to London. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Children playing on carts cutting up a newly-rolledChildren playing on carts and toys cutting up a newly-rolled gravel drive. More miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man embarrassed at being made to dance at a country dance. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries
Fashionable woman sending a verbal message via a foolFashionable woman sending an urgent verbal message by a fool who has already forgotten every word. Miseries miscellaneous
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
Young gentleman in his rooms at university being berated by his tutor. A servant brings in a basket of wine bottles, and a woman hides behind a screen
Young English gentleman leaving his family to go on the Grand Tour. About to get into a horse-drawn carriage to go to Europe
Young student graduating from a boys school. A tutor reading lessons from a lectern to boys on benches in a large hall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson
English gentleman marrying his bride in a stately home before family and staff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life
English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an electionEnglish gentleman carried in a sedan chair through the rotten borough of Grapple Town during an election for parliament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson
English gentleman arguing with his wife over money in the dining room. She throws a cup of coffee at him and dashes a tray of crockery to the floor
Young English gentleman gambling at Newmarket racetrackYoung English gentleman placing a bet at a betting post at Newmarket racetrack. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life
Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiardsYoung English gentleman playing a game of billiards with a soldier in uniform in a club, watched by a large group of men. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas
Young English gentleman constructing a stately homeYoung English gentleman with architect looking at plans while builders construct a stately home in the classical style. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson
Young English gentleman arriving back home after the Grand Tour. He rides a four-horse carriage and is welcomed by his family
Young English gentleman riding with hounds in a stag hunt. A woman rider thrown from a horse. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The
English gentleman, wife and children relaxing in the parlourEnglish gentleman, wife and children relaxing on a sofa in the parlour. Manservant bringing a tray of beverages. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson