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Kisses postcard - ValentinesA postcard bearing the single word, Kisses - adorned with roses. See picture numbers 10796397 and 10796397 for two more in the series - Mother and Father. Date: c.1910
British fundraising poster, WW1For Your Children. Buy War Savings Certificates and they will live to thank you, 1917. Colour half tone print of a pastel drawing by Rosina Mantovari Gutti, published as No
The Parting by A. C. MichaelA British officer bids farewell to his wife or sweetheart, who looks understandably worried about what his fate might be. Date: 1915
Kissing under the mistletoe, 1865A mother lifts up and kisses her young child under the mistletoe. 1865
Mistletoe thwarted by crinoline, 1857A young man curses the invention of crinoline skirts, preventing him from accessing the object of his affections, waiting coyly beneath the mistletoe. 1857
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
I Love My Dolly by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl cuddles her doll. Date: 1944
Cartoon, After the Battle of Meaux, WW1Cartoon, After the Battle of Meaux, in the early stages of the First World War. The only occasion on which the British Tommy was known to quail -- not during the battle itself
From the Manger to the Cross, the Kiss of JudasScene from the silent movie, From the Manger to the Cross, or Jesus of Nazareth, showing Judas kissing Jesus in order to betray him. Date: 1912
Children kissingCharming photograph of two children, perhaps a brother and sister, sitting in a wicker chair in a garden and exchanging a friendly kiss. Date: c.1925
Silhouette Calendar -- December, Christmas Parties. Showing a little boy running away from a girl who is standing expectantly under the mistletoe. Date: 20th century
Kissing ControversyThe Khaki Boy: " If I had known that tunnel was so long, I d have kissed you." The Mauve Girl: " Gracious! Didn t you? Somebody did!" Date: circa 1924
Snow Babies -- Trespassers will be ProsecutedTwo snow babies, appearing as the snow flakes fall sit on a " No Trespassing" sign and embrace by the light of a large yellow moon. Date: c.1925
A Successful Offensive 1917Two British officers enticing some young women to kiss them under the mistletoe. From Holly Leaves, the Christmas number of the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News. Date: 1917
Sharing a loving moment behind The TimesA couple share a loving moment behind The Times ! Date: 1916
WW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - emulating ancestorsWW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - a little boy strives to emulate the military feats of our ancestors, or in this case his elders! Date: circa 1916
Embroidered Postcard - Can Can Dancer - A Kiss from FranceWW1 - Fantastic Embroidered Postcard depicting a French Can Can Dancer - A Kiss from France. Our lady holds aloft the corners of her skirt to reveal their decoration - the flags of the allies
Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front say goodbye to their loved ones at the railway station. Date: circa 1915
Thessaloniki, GreeceA Kiss from Thessaloniki - inset view with the White Tower (left) and the minaret of the Dervish Tekke (Meeting House) (right). Date: circa 1910s
Communication - Far easier for the younger generation, even in 1903! The little girl: " Grandmother, Dad said he did not want to kiss you, by phone" - the response is a miserable Granny
Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897
Coster Cockney couple embracing on a park bench on Hampstead Heath. Date: 1890s
Art Nouveau - pretty girl kissing a white doveArt nouveau postcard design by Nini Hager (Raphael Kirchner using his wifes name for certain works) - A pretty girl kissing a white dove Date: circa 1900
Art Nouveau - pretty girl kisses a green serpentArt nouveau postcard design by Nini Hager (Raphael Kirchner using his wifes name for certain works) of a beautiful girl kissing a serpent. Date: circa 1900
We are Moving - Humorous Motoring postcard, showing a male driver getting rather over-excited at the wheel, courtesy of the amorous advances of his lady passenger
Kissing in the Kitchen - Finding a nice tart" I found a nice Tart in the Kitchen today" ! A young man leans across the kitchen table to kiss his girl. Both are sensibly wearing aprons to prevent any unnecessary mess
Russian Easter Greetings Card - A young couple exchange eggs and a kiss! The painting is by Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna
Couple canoodling on a piano with the caption, Try this on your piano ! c. 1920
FRAGONARD, Jean Honor頨1732-1806). CapturedFRAGONARD, Jean Honor頨 1732-1806). Captured Kiss. 2nd half 18 c. Rococo. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum
MORELLI, Domenico (1826-1901). The kiss. 1868. Macchiaioli. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Capodimonte
Kiss of Osuna. 3rd c. BC. Limestone. Iberian art. Relief on rock. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Osuna
The Little homeless one or no one to kiss me good night. Print shows a man leaning against a lamppost in an alley and a small child huddled against a wooden container outside a drinking
Couple canoodling on a benchA couple pose in a photographic studio, the man gently kissing his sweetheart while she looks away a little coyly, but very pleased nonetheless. Date: c.1910
Kissing coupleA couple kissing infront of a giant yellow heart. c.1910
What are the Wild Waves Saying by BlamA couple steal a quick kiss while swimming in the sea. Date: 1927
Baby, kiss papa good-by. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt departing from the White House, leaving an infant labeled My Policies
Kiss Me Quick. Couple kissing taking the opportunity while children are not looking. Children: this is the third time within an hour that I have placed your hats properly upon your heads
Pantomime artist Will Evans on his farmWill Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s
Gentleman kissing the hand of a ladyAn beautiful cover design showing a gentleman stooping to kiss the hand of a lady. Both wear impressive wigs, and are surrounded by an intricate patterned border in red, gold and black. 1925
No one can refuse an Honourable Kiss Date: circa 1905
Advert for Djer-Kiss perfum and tioleteries, 1927Advert for Djer-Kiss perfume and toiletries, 1927 Date: 1927
A Kiss in the DarkMischievous Conductor, Dark Tunnel, through in half an hour! Scene: When the Train struck the light in just 3 minutes. Couple kissing on a railway train with a cheeky joke twist Date: 1881
A victorious young ladyEvery Time we win - A lady runs through a series of scenes where she is the ultimate victor of the situation. From the left, she assists with a kiss to the head (" Damn, I have a crush)
Royal Wedding 1934 - Princess Marinas arrivalPrince George, Duke of Kent welcomes his bride-to-be, Princess Marina of Greece to England with a spontaneous kiss in front of the assembled crowd of press and dignitaries at Dover
Hocktide KissHocktide at Hungerford, Berkshire, England. A Tutti Man carrying a bouquet demands a kiss from every female, or a penny fine! Date: 1930s
Two little girls on an Easter postcardA Happy Easter -- two little girls kissing on an Easter greetings postcard. A blackboard on an easel stands at the side, and there are coloured eggs, chicks and flowers on the floor
Kissing his daughter goodbyeI love a lassie - a sailor bids a fond farewell to his daughter in this touchingly sentimental card. Date: 1917
Susan and Dunderpate sitting on the fence. He is sad that he can t find anyone to marry him. She offers to marry him herself. Date: 1938