Etiquette Collection (#4)

A woman balancing a book on her head during deportment classes. October 1952 C5095-001

Cartoon, At the camp of Maurice de Saxe (1745). Elegant ladies of the theatre step out of a carriage and are kissed on the hand by the French general and Marshal of France

Courteous Gent assists a young lady climbing over a stile
Allow me! - A courteous Gentleman assist a young lady as she crosses a stile. Date: circa 1909

Wearing gas masks
Cartoon demonstrating how the social graces can still flourish, even when gas-masked. Date: 1939

HELPING LADY FROM CAR
Ladies frequently encounter difficulty in emerging gracefully from an automobile, so it's nice to have a gentleman on hand to assist one Date: 1927

Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673354 Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

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A group of sister at the beach
3735429 A group of sister at the beach by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a group of sisters enjoying their day at the beach)

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The Old Squire, 1838 (oil on canvas)
MAN443318 The Old Squire, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Tennant, John F. (1796-1872); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
827252 Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 64.2x76.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau)

The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)
657260 The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Tibble, Geoffrey (1909-52); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Geoffrey Tibble (1909-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1949

The Morning Greeting, 1898 (oil on canvas)
989518 The Morning Greeting, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 87x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Greeting. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952). Oil on canvas

Couple Smoking
October 1928: A gentleman offering his partner a cigarette. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Calling (colour litho)
7194543 Calling (colour litho) by Humphrey, Maud (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calling. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner, Darton)

Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii
6339139 Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii. She is shown barebreasted with a headdress)

The Finale, (etching, printed in colours)
1195030 The Finale, (etching, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Champagne label for Jacquesson & Fils, Champagne Sillery Marque, mid 19th century (colour litho)
CHT189353 Champagne label for Jacquesson & Fils, Champagne Sillery Marque, mid 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Fresh from the Altar, 1890
658397 Fresh from the Altar, 1890 () by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 53.3x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fresh from the Altar. Jessica Hayllar (1858-1940). Oil on canvas

Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving)
6339122 Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Javanese man in court dress
6339127 Javanese man in court dress by A.C. & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Javanese man in court dress. He wears a kuluk (cap), batik chelana (pantaloons), dodot (sarong cloth)

Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska
6339124 Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska

Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum)
827299 Sunshine of the Saint Eulalie Arrives, (pen and black ink and watercolour on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 22x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two little girls playing with their dolls (colour litho)
7185227 Two little girls playing with their dolls (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two little girls playing with their dolls)

Noble woman of Java, Indonesia
6339128 Noble woman of Java, Indonesia by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Noble woman of Java, Indonesia. She wears a dodot and sarong (skirt) in batik, sabuk (waistband), kemban (corset)

A Javan man in war dress
6339126 A Javan man in war dress by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: A Javan man in war dress. Man in chelana (pantaloons), sikapan (jacket), kotan and sangsang (vests), ang ger (belt)

At Your Service, 1906 (oil on canvas)
823240 At Your Service, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); 54.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Your Service. Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951)

Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi, (oil on canvas)
651314 Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 46.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi)

Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
6339132 Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

Table Cutlery introduced (engraving)
2788237 Table Cutlery introduced (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table Cutlery introduced)

The Private View, (Oil on canvas)
989927 The Private View, (Oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 71.7x128.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Private View; Le Vernissage. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

Wedding Anniversaries (engraving)
7178757 Wedding Anniversaries (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Anniversaries)

The Silver Wedding (engraving)
7178755 The Silver Wedding (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Wedding)

Etiquette of the picnic, A lunch in the woods (engraving)
7178747 Etiquette of the picnic, A lunch in the woods (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etiquette of the picnic, A lunch in the woods)

Looking into the future (engraving)
7178733 Looking into the future (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking into the future)

Strive and Thrive (engraving)
7178730 Strive and Thrive (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strive and Thrive)

Specimen of Ornamental Pen-Flourishing (engraving)
7178729 Specimen of Ornamental Pen-Flourishing (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimen of Ornamental Pen-Flourishing)

Good bye (engraving)
7178761 Good bye (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good bye. Illustration for The National Encyclopaedia of Business and Social Forms by James D McCabe)

Backgammon board (engraving)
7178736 Backgammon board (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Backgammon board)

Parlor skating, Scene in a fashionable skating rink (engraving)
7178735 Parlor skating, Scene in a fashionable skating rink (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parlor skating, Scene in a fashionable skating rink)

Chivalry (woodcut)
7201537 Chivalry (woodcut) by Dutch School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chivalry. Illustration from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart)

"Say Please!"(chromolitho)
7172073 " Say Please!" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Say Please!" Illustration for Home Words (1893)

Position of the Writer (engraving)
7178768 Position of the Writer (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Position of the Writer)

Etiquette of the opera, Arriving at the opera house (engraving)
7178746 Etiquette of the opera, Arriving at the opera house (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etiquette of the opera, Arriving at the opera house)

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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.