Etiquette Collection (#2)

Young chimpanzees at tea (b/w photo)
8655937 Young chimpanzees at tea (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young chimpanzees at tea. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Buying a grave (engraving)
8658474 Buying a grave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buying a grave. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Offering of firstfruits (engraving)
8658552 Offering of firstfruits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Offering of firstfruits)

Corn-Grinding (engraving)
8658547 Corn-Grinding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corn-Grinding. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Syrian scribe (engraving)
8658540 Syrian scribe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrian scribe. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

A rest by the well (engraving)
8658524 A rest by the well (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rest by the well)

Spiders in King's palaces (engraving)
8658521 Spiders in King's palaces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiders in King's palaces)

Hindoo potters at work (engraving)
8658515 Hindoo potters at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo potters at work)

Eastern beds (engraving)
8658513 Eastern beds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern beds. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Syrian domestic loom (engraving)
8658512 Syrian domestic loom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrian domestic loom)

The Good Samaritan (engraving)
8658510 The Good Samaritan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

Barber's shop in Turkey (engraving)
8658507 Barber's shop in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barber's shop in Turkey)

An Egyptian watchman (engraving)
8658504 An Egyptian watchman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian watchman)

Indian poojah to tools (engraving)
8658501 Indian poojah to tools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian poojah to tools)

Wizards, or travelling fortune-tellers of India (engraving)
8658500 Wizards, or travelling fortune-tellers of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wizards, or travelling fortune-tellers of India)

Fiery darts (engraving)
8658494 Fiery darts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiery darts. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Chambers of imagery, a chamber in the Temple of Denderah (engraving)
8658490 Chambers of imagery, a chamber in the Temple of Denderah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chambers of imagery)

Interior of Temple of Denderah (engraving)
8658488 Interior of Temple of Denderah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Temple of Denderah)

Popular Superstitions: Crossing a knife and fork (colour litho)
8668721 Popular Superstitions: Crossing a knife and fork (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing a knife and fork)

Fly-Tox insecticide label, early 20th century (print)
7415698 Fly-Tox insecticide label, early 20th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fly-Tox insecticide label and logo (Fly Tox) early 20th century - insect (fly)

Sharing his sweets, 1882
3479518 Sharing his sweets, 1882; (add.info.: Sharing boy sharing his sweets with a friend. From Sunday, Wells Gardner, Dalton & Co. London 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving)
3479459 Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Male raising his hat, 1883
3479457 Male raising his hat, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Edwardian man kissng a woman's hand (colour litho)
8655793 Edwardian man kissng a woman's hand (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwardian man kissng a woman's hand)

Commands: Wipe your shoes on the mat (colour litho)
8650845 Commands: Wipe your shoes on the mat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wipe your shoes on the mat)

Firstfruits offered by the Jews (engraving)
8658555 Firstfruits offered by the Jews (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firstfruits offered by the Jews)

Interior of a large Caravanserai (engraving)
8658542 Interior of a large Caravanserai (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a large Caravanserai)

Money Changer (engraving)
8658539 Money Changer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Money Changer. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Grand Harp (engraving)
8658533 Grand Harp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Harp. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Mesh-als, or lamps (engraving)
8658531 Mesh-als, or lamps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mesh-als, or lamps)

Solomon's pools (engraving)
8658523 Solomon's pools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomon's pools)

Water-carrier of Cairo (engraving)
8658522 Water-carrier of Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-carrier of Cairo)

Butter churning in skins (engraving)
8658518 Butter churning in skins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butter churning in skins)

A kite bearing off a cooked fowl (engraving)
8658517 A kite bearing off a cooked fowl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A kite bearing off a cooked fowl)

Sleeping on house-tops (engraving)
8658516 Sleeping on house-tops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping on house-tops)

Distaff and Spindle (engraving)
8658511 Distaff and Spindle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distaff and Spindle)

Moses and Aaron opposed to the Egyptian Sorcerers (engraving)
8658502 Moses and Aaron opposed to the Egyptian Sorcerers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses and Aaron opposed to the Egyptian Sorcerers)

The leper pronounced clean (engraving)
8658487 The leper pronounced clean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leper pronounced clean)

Waving goodbye, 1890
3479213 Waving goodbye, 1890; (add.info.: Waving goodbye to a friend in Canada. From the Girls own Paper, London 5th January 1884. Illustration by Alfred J)

Helping lady down steps, 1870
3479494 Helping lady down steps, 1870; (add.info.: Manners: Helping lady down steps. From the Quiver, London, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Waving goodbye, 1872 (engraving)
3479462 Waving goodbye, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Waving goodbye. From The Quiver, London, 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Male raising his hat, 1883
3479458 Male raising his hat, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Man carrying basket, 1883
3479455 Man carrying basket, 1883; (add.info.: Manners: Man about to carry basket. Illustration by Frank Dadd (1851-1929) for The Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Girls curtseying, Christmas greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho)
8677715 Girls curtseying, Christmas greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls curtseying)

Relieving the lepers (engraving)
8658485 Relieving the lepers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relieving the lepers)

Mourning for the dead (engraving)
8658476 Mourning for the dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mourning for the dead)

Shepherd life (engraving)
8658551 Shepherd life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherd life. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Arabian shepherd life (engraving)
8658550 Arabian shepherd life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabian shepherd life)

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"Etiquette: A Timeless Guide to Politeness and Grace" Step into the Edwardian era as we explore the art of etiquette. From playing table tennis with utmost decorum to gentlemen picking up their fallen birds, H. M. Bateman's illustrations capture a bygone era of manners. In "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast, " we witness the importance of patience and respect for ceremonial traditions. Even in times of war, such as depicted in "The Blackout" WW2 poster, proper behavior prevailed amidst adversity. May Milton's portrait by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec showcases elegance and poise, reminding us that grace transcends time. Similarly, Walter Raleigh laying his cloak at Queen Elizabeth I's feet exemplifies chivalry and deference towards royalty. As society evolved, so did etiquette guidelines for men. In "Etiquette for Men, " we learn about appropriate attire and conduct befitting a gentleman in various social settings. From postcards greeting us from Ireland to vibrant watercolor paintings like "The Jewel Box, " courtesy knows no boundaries or mediums. An international language that unites people through mutual respect. Even during wartime challenges like London Underground during 1944 bombings, posters urged passengers to pass down the car politely - a reminder that kindness endures even in difficult circumstances. So let us embrace these timeless lessons on how to navigate life with politeness and consideration for others. Remembering our rich history allows us to appreciate the value of good manners today – because someday you might want someone else to hold open a door or offer you a seat on your journey through life.