Romance Collection (page 22)

Lady powders her face, 1917
A woman in an evening dress powders her face with Pomeroy face powder. Date: 1917

The Idolaters by MacKenzie
A group of five women kneel in admiration before a dashing British officer standing on a plinth. He raises his monocle to inspect them. Date: 1917

A War Bride by J. Mitchell Elliot
Artistic photograph showing a bride in veil and dress, looking pensively out of a window, perhaps in the knowledge that her new husband will soon be leaving for the front

Knitting postcard, WW1
Humorous postcard from the First World War drawing on the theme of knitting. A soldier on leave is used to help a young girl wind her wool (no doubt used to knit comforts for troops)

Elsie Janis and Basil Hallam
Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

The attraction of a man in khaki by Fish, WW1
Illustration showing fashionable types including a typical male nut (a leisured dandy), realise that men in uniform are far more likely to attract ladies

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 63, September 1927
Illustration Le dollar-song a definitivement remplace la romance by Pavis from Paris Plaisirs number 63, September 1927 Date: 1927

The Valentine
Cupid brings a letter to an expectant lady sitting in bed in a rather luxurious looking boudoir. Date: 1917

Other Times, Other Manners by Bairnsfather
Other Times, Other Manners The decline of poetry and romance in war A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, in The Bystander Date: 1916

Pierrots by Florence Hardy
Pierrot with mistletoe woos pierrette. Date: 1905

The Parting by A. C. Michael
A British officer bids farewell to his wife or sweetheart, who looks understandably worried about what his fate might be. Date: 1915

When Three ARE Company by A. K. Macdonald
An amorous couple sit entwined in a boat on a river at nightime while a cupid watches over them to ensure the romance goes smoothly. Date: 1922

1916 - A Man in Sight by Stan Terry
A humorous illustration from 1916 commenting on the distinct lack of men in Britain due to the First World War. A group of women on a beach spy a lone male in the distance and make a dash for him

Bystander Summer Number front cover, 1919
Front cover of The Bystander magazines summer number for July 1919, featuring a back view of a couple in their bathing costumes, embracing as they gaze out to sea. Date: 1919

Children kissing
Charming 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

Cartoon, Attractive Holiday Resorts, August 1914, WW1. Showing suggested posters for advertising the latest attractions at continental holiday resorts, including boating on the canal at Kiel

Cherub playing the violin. To My Valentine. Postcard

Erasmic Shaving Stick advertisement 1928
Erasmic Shaving Stick advertisement showing Columbine peeping around a curtain and a Pierrot strumming a guitar on a balcony by the light of a full moon

Number Engaged by Pat Charles
An impression by Pat Charles of the latest fiances and fiancees to announce their engagement in 1932, all interconnected by telephone lines

Young woman saying goodbye to soldier, WW1
The Proudest Day of Her Life -- a young woman saying goodbye to a soldier as he leaves for the Western Front in the early weeks of the First World War. Date: September 1914

Seaside scene, Rounding the Cape, showing a young couple out for a walk on the cliffs. He is in naval uniform, she in a nurses uniform. Date: July 1914

Sheet music cover, Don t Ever Walk in the Shadows, with words and music by Art Noel and Clem Bernard. Showing a young couple walking along arm in arm. Date: 1942

Columbine and Lelio
Harlequin illustration, showing Columbine standing, with Lelio seated on a chaise longue. Date: 1923

Silhouette Calendar -- February, Saint Valentines Day. Showing a little boy handing a heart shape (perhaps a box of chocolates) to a girl. Date: 20th century

Chocolate box design, 18th century scene
Chocolate box design, featuring three 18th century people in a fantasy scene. Date: 20th century

Chocolate box design, Pierrot and Harlequin
Chocolate box design, showing a pierrot serenading a female harlequin by the light of the moon, surrounded by pink flowers. Date: 20th century

Business card design, couple at a table
Business card design in green, gold and black, showing a silhouetted couple at a table, enjoying a glass of champagne. Date: 20th century

Sheet music cover, Love Like a Star Dear Shall Shine on our Way. A comic duet sung nightly by Miss Lottie Venne (1852-1928) and M Marius, in Alfred Lees burlesque, The Lying Dutchman

Sheet music cover, Just a Little Fond Affection, with words and music by Elton Box, Sonny Cox and Lewis Ilda. Showing a couple close together inside a heart framework

Sheet music cover, Let By-Gones Be By-Gones, with words and music by Joseph George Gilbert. With a portrait of Issy Bonn (Benjamin Levin, 1903-1977), British-Jewish actor, singer and comedian

Snow Babies -- Trespassers will be Prosecuted
Two 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

Greenwich Pub
A free-and-easy at Greenwich during the Fair - romance for some, fisticuffs for others - and the dog makes a run for it. Date: 1839

My Ladys Valentine by Charles Robinson
A cupid with very impressive wings delivering a Valentines to a lucky recipient. Date: 1904

There is a lock upon my heart - and you have the key - A romantic Valentines Day card with a blue background

Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock in green
Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock (in green). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock in blue
Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock (in blue). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock in white
Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock (in white). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Sharing a loving moment behind The Times
A couple share a loving moment behind The Times ! Date: 1916

WW1 - Cute patriotic British postcard - emulating ancestors
WW1 - 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

Comic Postcard - Marine getting into action
Comic Postcard - The Love Tale of a Marine Getting into action. Date: circa 1905

South African Beauty - seated at a table pondering a flower, perhaps pining for a departed or lost love... Date: circa 1902

Washing day - Before and After marriage! Before, " when I was a young and single chap I wore some shirts like this" (complete)

Bridge Illustrated - Gone on Diamonds
A pretty young lad and her adoring (and rich, although perhaps the Pawnbroker sign top right may mean he isn t all he appears) husband spend some of (his) money on something sparkly at the Jewellers

When do we get Off ?
When do we get " Off" ? A lady train passenger makes a moderately suggestive enquiry to the handsome young man sharing her compartment! Date: 1913

Come back! Just one more time! What will the reply be? Date: circa 1905

Couple take a gondola ride on the canals of Bruges, Belgium
A medieval couple take a gondola ride on the canals of Bruges, Belgium Date: circa 16th century

The Fleet in Japan - Attack Under Cover - A British Naval Officer enjoying the delights of Japan behind a paper umbrella. Date: 1906

US Womens Rights - Who has the right to this young chap?! Date: 1910

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