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Jane Eyre & RochesterJane meets Mr. Rochester by the stile
D. B. Wyndham-LewisDominic Bevan Wyndham-Lewis (1891 - 1969), British writer, editor and biographer. Contributor to the Daily Express, The Bystander and the News Chronicle
Shy Girl & Shy Robin 19CA shy little girl watches a shy little robin on the window sill
Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits find a cabbageA Great Discovery -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits escape from their hutch and find an enticing-looking cabbage. Date: 1912
The Sketch Front Cover, November 1955A colour illustration for the front cover of The Sketch, depicting a shy lading hiding from a gentleman who wants to dance with her
Mending Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl sits mending a little boys breeches, while he stands uncomfortably with a towel round his waist
Children on Beach 1 of 4Four children on the beach, wanting to make friends but feeling a bit shy
The Language of Eyes - each expression of the eyes conveying a different feeling, emotion or reaction. Date: circa 1910s
Elizabeth, Duchess of York attempts to knock down a coconutElizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) attempts to knock down a coconut at the coconut shies at the Fresh Air Fund annual outing in Epping Forest
Marriage, Ancient GreeceEager groom, shy bride
Beauty Contest Participant and Proud ParentsA Bathing Beauty Contest Participant and her Proud (if slightly shy) Parents! Date: circa 1949
Nobodys SweetheartA cute little girl says shes Nobodys Sweetheart... yet! Date: 1920
At The Fair, Massacre Of The InnocentsA comical illustration displaying the scene of an unfortunate man being hit in the face by the back swing of a man preparing his throw at coconut shy, or some other fun fair game. Date: circa 1901
A composite photograph and illustration, on the theme of shyness. Date: 1954
Original Artwork - Valentine card - mask removedOriginal Artwork - Design for a Valentines card with removable mask - Coy, yet cautious; Loving yet shy; Here, Dear Valentine, Am I! Woman emerges from behind her mask. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1937
Original Artwork - Valentine card - woman in maskOriginal Artwork - Design for a Valentine card with removable mask - Coy, yet cautious; Loving yet shy; Here, Dear Valentine, Am I! Woman hiding behind her mask. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1937
Comic postcard, Man reluctant to milk a cow Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Shy man with pretty women on the beachComic postcard, Shy man with three pretty women on the beach. This place gets me rather flustered, the sea is salt, but the girls are mustard! Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Four young women and an old man on the beach Date: 20th century
Edwardian child with dollLovely photograph of a little girl (or boy?) holding a doll. Date: c.1900
School class group photograph, 1947A group photograph of schoolgirls in summer uniform, accompanied by what appears to be two male members of staff. Date: 1947
Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Self-Consciousness. 1901
Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman, Pickwick PapersCharles Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman paying court to a spinster aunt in the novel, The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 8. 19th century
CHASTITY ALLEGORISEDCHASTITY PERSONIFIED A chaste girl walks through the wicked world, shy but confident, while the unchaste (dark-skinned) shrink away, and other girls admire her Date: circa 1850
CHILDREN ON BEACH 1 OF 4Children on the beach - wanting to make friends but feeling a bit shy Date: 1930s
Portrait of Kashmiri woman. She looks directly at the camera, but covers part of her face with her hands and appears bashful. She has a twinkle in her eye
Portrait of shy Kashmiri womanPortrait of Kashmiri woman. She looks directly at the camera, but covers part of her face with her hands and appears bashful. She has a twinkle in her eye Date: 1986
Child peeping round door, LisbonA small child peeps around an old street door in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal Date: 1989
Slum childA small fair-haired dirty boy wipes away tears with his thumb as he looks at the camera. Brinksway, Stockport condemned housing. North of England slums Date: circa 1970
Queen Sirikit of Thailand her daughter Princess ChulabhornQueen Sirikit of Thailand (1932-) and Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (1957-) pose for a large gathering of press photographers. Taken during a ten-week private visit to the UK. 1966
Coconut shy (Cokernut shy). Copes Toy Models (The Country Fair) cigarette cards. Artist: William Henry Ellam Date: circa 1930
Debutante queuing in the Mall by Rex WhistlerA shy debutante, accompanied by an imperious and matronly chaperone, sits in her chauffeur-driven car in the Mall, waiting to gain entrance to Buckingham Palace where she will be presented at court
Music cover, First Love, Valse by Henry FarmerMusic cover, First Love, Valse (Waltz) by Henry Farmer, dedicated to Miss Hal Chaworth Musters. Depicting a young couple in romantic, italianate costume. Date: 1867
Fuegian women, Natives of Tierra del FuegoA photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes
All the Fun of the Fair by H. L. OakleyCharming silhouette cut by H. L. Oakley depicting a travelling fair pay its annual visit to a fair. Merry-go-rounds and coconut shys are shown alongside a fortune teller and performing bear
Shakespeare - The Merry Wives of Windsor - Anne Page (to the bashful Slender): Will t please your worship to come in, sir? circa 1830
Shakespeare - King Henry VI, Part I - Earl of Suffolk (to the future Queen Margaret): O fairest beauty, do not fear. circa 1830
Say It With Cigars by H M Bateman. This illustration is a play on the gentleman offering chocolates to the lady. In this case the woman is on her knee offering cigars to the man
Teddy bear proposal on a postcard -- Ask Father. Date: circa 1900s
Pig proposal on a Valentine postcard. Date: circa 1890s
Little girl with envelope on a Valentine cardLittle girl with an envelope To one I love on a Valentine card. Date: early 20th century
Valentine card, Alpine Love. 20th century
Johann Caspar KeerlJOHANN CASPAR KEERL Reference books are shy about listing this German musician, about whom we know nothing except that he was German and practised music. Date: early 18th century
Girl on Rock 1950SFifties brunette, standing atop a barnacle encrusted rock in the sea, recreates the Birth of Venus wearing a plaid swimsuit & hiding her modesty with a towel. Date: 1950s
Oxford Bags 1920S P. CGirlfriend too shy to sit on lovers lap sits on his Oxford bags instead. A joke on the voluminous trouser style popular at the time. Date: late 1920s
Female Type / Model 1918LE DEBUT DU MODELE - on her first assignment, she is shy about revealing all. Date: 1918
Trying the Ring for SizeTHE RING A shy bride tries it for size Date: 1828
The bashful swainA boy with flowers is too shy to make advances to a pretty girl. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1911