Good Manners Collection

An old olive-tree surrounded by young olive trees (engraving)
8658484 An old olive-tree surrounded by young olive trees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old olive-tree surrounded by young olive trees)

A Druse woman (engraving)
8658483 A Druse woman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Druse woman. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

The mount of olives (engraving)
8658481 The mount of olives (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mount of olives)

Milk-sellers in Jerusalem (engraving)
8658480 Milk-sellers in Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milk-sellers in Jerusalem)

The balance (engraving)
8658479 The balance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The balance. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving)
8634421 There was an Old Person of Newry, whose manners were tinctured with fury (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

There was an Old Person of Grange, whose manners were scroobious and strange (coloured engraving)
8634381 There was an Old Person of Grange, whose manners were scroobious and strange (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese Archers (engraving)
8658486 Chinese Archers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Archers. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Horn and Veil (engraving)
8658482 Horn and Veil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horn and Veil. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

The olive and its oil (engraving)
8658478 The olive and its oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The olive and its oil)

Gleaning in the harvest field (engraving)
8658549 Gleaning in the harvest field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gleaning in the harvest field)

The Corn Sieve (engraving)
8658546 The Corn Sieve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corn Sieve. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Eastern travelling merchant (engraving)
8658544 Eastern travelling merchant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern travelling merchant)

The shoemaker's shop (engraving)
8658538 The shoemaker's shop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shoemaker's shop)

Syrian female musician (engraving)
8658534 Syrian female musician (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrian female musician)

Player on the trigonum, or triangular harp (engraving)
8658532 Player on the trigonum, or triangular harp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Player on the trigonum, or triangular harp)

Egyptians fishing with nets (engraving)
8658509 Egyptians fishing with nets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptians fishing with nets)

Carring (engraving)
8658499 Carring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carring. Illustration for Rays from the East or Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures)

Hindoos going to an Idol Temple (engraving)
8658495 Hindoos going to an Idol Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoos going to an Idol Temple)

Baking cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven (engraving)
8658493 Baking cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baking cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven)

The bachelor at home (colour litho)
8656464 The bachelor at home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bachelor at home. How to be happy though single)

Gentleman helping lady, 1883
3479516 Gentleman helping lady, 1883; (add.info.: Gentleman helping lady on with her coat. London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Saying goodbye, 1883
3479492 Saying goodbye, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows two females hugging each other goodbye, from The Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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)

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

Humanity lesson. Education of a young girl, c.1790 (engraving)
2069719 Humanity lesson. Education of a young girl, c.1790 (engraving) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); (add.info.: Education. La lecon d'humanite. Coll. Part. Education. Humanity lesson)

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)

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"Embracing Cultural Etiquette: A Journey Through Time" In this captivating collection of artworks, we are transported to different corners of the world and witness the beauty transcending time and culture. The first painting takes us to Mexico, where we encounter Mexican Indians adorned in their vibrant holiday dress. Their impeccable manners reflect a deep-rooted respect for tradition and an appreciation for celebrating together as a community. Moving on, we find ourselves amidst the Sacs and Foxes tribe, witnessing two warriors alongside a mourning woman paying tribute at Black Hawk's tomb. Despite their grief, they exhibit remarkable courtesy towards one another, reminding us that even in times of sorrow, compassion and empathy can bridge any divide. As our journey continues, we come across various individuals who exemplify good manners in diverse settings. From the elegant lady depicted in "Calling, " radiating gracefulness through her poised demeanor to Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii exuding regal etiquette fit for royalty – these portraits remind us that politeness knows no boundaries. Venturing further northward to Canada's Yukon region along Mackenzie River, an Inuit woman with facial tattoos captures our attention. Her dignified presence showcases how cultural practices can be intertwined with respectful conduct towards others. Traveling eastward brings us face-to-face with a Javanese man dressed impeccably in court attire. His refined mannerisms highlight the importance placed on proper behavior within his society's hierarchical structure. Lastly, our exploration concludes with a Native (Inupiat) man from Sarichef Island in Alaska. Despite living far removed from mainstream civilization, he demonstrates kindness and hospitality ingrained within his indigenous heritage – proving that they can universal regardless of geographical location or societal norms. These captivating glimpses into different cultures throughout history serve as reminders that good manners transcend time and place. They showcase how respect for oneself and others is not confined by borders but rather unites humanity in a shared appreciation for courtesy and consideration.