Tango Collection (#5)

Tango craze: the Pope assesses the tango, 1913
Pope Pius X carefully watches as a couple perform the tango for him, so he can judge if the dance morally acceptable. The dance was deemed respectable for drawing room use

Tango craze: the handstand step, 1913
The latest additional tango step, imported from the Wild West but performed here on stage in Paris, which combines the high kick of the ballet with the approximation of partnership in the tango.The

The spread of the tango: the arrest of a militant suffragette
Comment on the tango craze: a militant, flag-waving suffragette is surprised to find herself apprehended and in the embrace of a tango-ing policeman. Date: 1913

Practising the tango, 1913
Miss Myrtle Tannehill (aka Mrs Hale Hamilton) and Mr Arthur Collins pictured practising the new dance craze, the tango, on a tennis court somewhere rather pleasant looking. Date: 1913

Maurice and Florence Walton
Two dancers who are teaching all of London to tango in 1913, when the craze dominated British dancefloors. Maurice and Florence Walton entertained diners at Princes

The The Dansant by H. M. Bateman
Cartoon by H. M. Bateman depicting Maurice and Florence Walton exhibiting their dancing prowess at the afternoon The Dansants or Tango Teas at Prince s, a hugely popular entertainment in 1913

An advertisement for Corset Gaines tango corset
Advertisement for a corset designed for dancing and sportswear. Date: 10th December 1913

1826?-1869 1859. 23. 8 35. 9 Ama Amanohashidate
Tango amano hashidate, Amanohashidate in Tango Province. Utagawa, Hiroshige, 1826?-1869, artist, 1859. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35.9 x 23.8 cm

BRIGHTON BEACH, c1912. Dancing at Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1912

Tokyo, Japan - Childrens Day Festival - Carp Kites
Childrens Day in Japan, held on May 5th. A time for families to celebrate the joy of a child, a tradition celebrated since ancient times

Tango on the Beach, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard. ca. 1910-1917, Tango on the Beach, Atlantic City, N. J. Postcard
Tango on the Beach, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard. ca. 1910-1917, Tango on the Beach, Atlantic City, N.J. Postcard

(1895-1926). American (Italian-born) film actor. In a scene from The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse
RUDOLPH VALENTINO (1895-1926). American (Italian-born) film actor. In a scene from The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse, the 1921 film that made him a star

Dancing the French Tango
Magazine cover depicting a couple dancing 1926

Advert for Ballito pure silk stockings 1938
Slindon silken anckles. The Ballito tango. 1938

South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires, La Boca. Couple showing one of many tango dance positions. (MR) Credit as

Amanohashidate in Tango Province. Print shows a bird s-eye view of Ama no Hashidate, a long peninsula extending into Miyazu Bay. Date 1859

Tango tree. Illustration shows a man and a woman dancing on the tee at a golf course while the caddy plays the harmonica. Date 1914 April 11

Faith, hope, and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is tango. Illustration shows a mother with an infant and a young child standing in the windblown snow at night

Tango teas, Paris 1913
Paris, little interested in ragtime dancing, makes the tango fashionable: a new dancing craze in 1913. 1913

Geraldo Gaucho Band
The Geraldo Gaucho Tango Orchestra. Date: 1930s

Tea tango craze: learning to Tango, 1913
Ladies learning the tango standing in a circle, while teacher Mme Vicarni instructs and drills them in steps and movements. Here, the correct position of the arm is demonstrated. Date: 1913

Dancing after supper at the Savoy Winter Garden
Dancing after dinner: normality resumed as the the tango craze, described here as a continental novelty peters out, to be replaced by more traditional dances

Tango Tea, 1913
The new craze of 1913, the tango dance given a novel spin with the tango tea at the Queens Theatre, London where the theatre stalls were removed and replaced by tables and chairs for afternoon tea

Tango records advertisement
Advertisement for Tango records from His Masters Voice, encouraging people to learn the steps to this new dance craze with the help of their records. The tango took Britain by storm in 1913. 1913

Tango dancing at Harewood Place
A newly opened venue for the tango tea craze of 1913, at Harewood Place, Hanover Square in London. Opened by Mr F. H. Payne

Tango Couple (Bianchi)
Look, no hands ! He steers his partner with body movements alone... Date: circa 1914

DRESS & CAPE 1914
Brimless hat & feathers, dress of tiered tunic & tango skirt, gathered cape with flounce, blouse with wired collar, wrap over long sleeved waistcoat in a vertical stripe & gloves. Date: 1914

Love of bookS, conceptual image
Love of books, conceptual image. A man performing the tango with a human-shaped figure constructed from books. This could represent a love of books or other forms of knowledge

An illustration of the Tango in action, pre World War 1. Date: c.1912

Cabaret Boston trade card
Card for Cabaret " Boston" in Montevideo, Uruguay, advertising, in English and Spanish, two bands, jazz and tango and 50 pretty dancing girls; the beer only $.025, girls $0.60

Dancing the Tango on a table
La Belle Otero dancing on a table, acting alongside Paul Franck and Rosita Ritort

Tango Criollo
TANGO CRIOLLO (= creole) ( El Afilador )

The Tango trouser, 1913
Trousers especially designed for dancing the Tango. The outfit was made up of a skirt slit to the thigh, worn over a pair of Turkish trousers held at the ankle by a band of crystal beads

Two Women Tango C1912
Two stylishly dressed ladies dance the tango stylishly together

Tango (Photo)
She looks a bit apprehensive as she prepares to dance the tango with her smooth partner

Tango Dancing
Tango

Klimt Dress Circa 1914
Artistic & exotic looking Klimt inspired dress with a translucent upper bodice, embroidered split tunic with train & fringed tango skirt worn with a feather headdress

Tunic Dress / Doucet 1914
Ornate yellow tunic dress: tango skirt with front split & train in a luxuriantly patterned fabric, translucent tunic with feathery trim drawn in with a tasseled girdle

Tango Bresilien
TANGO-BRESILIEN

Tango - Heels Up
A tangoing couple demonstrate the phrase to kick up ones heels

Social / Tango Demo 1914
A professional couple demonstrate the tango - still an exotic novelty - to supper guests at the Savoy Hotel, London

FUR MUFF 1913
Tango dress with V -neck, broad green cummerbund / sash, green toque & black aigrette & a large fur muff with ruffle lining drawn in at the centre with a band of roses

Dinner Robe / Worth 1913
Tango dress by Worth: draped & split skirt with a train, high waist with sash, long under- sleeves with engageantes (ruffled cuffs) & an exotic beaded headdress with aigrette

Casino Robe 1914
Tunic dress with draped tango skirt, translucent flared & pleated tunic with fur trim, beaded corsage en ceour, shoes with cross-over ribbons & a feather & pearl headdress

Furs / Grunwaldt / Plate 6
Red tango skirt, black velvet mantle trimmed in an unspecifed fur (sable ?) & matching fur muff; short wrap- over jacket with black fur trim & muff to match

Evening Cape / Doucet 1914
Fad for capes: a flounced evening cape by Doucet with large rosette buttons & fur collar; a tunic dress with a draped tango skirt, puffed tunic & a diagonal split

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Tango, 1912. Dance originating in Argentina that has captivated hearts worldwide with its passionate and dramatic movements. The vibrant streets of Buenos Aires' La Boca district, where the tango first emerged, are adorned with a mesmerizing mural depicting the essence of this captivating dance form. Marcel Vertes' watercolor painting beautifully captures the grace and intensity dancers as they glide across the floor. The Shell Fountain serves as a backdrop to their elegant costumes, adding an enchanting touch to their performance. From above, we witness the magic unfold in Buenos Aires as skilled tango dancers entwine their bodies in perfect harmony. Their synchronized steps and intricate footwork leave spectators spellbound. Carlos Gardel, an iconic figure in tango history, immortalizes this art form through his soulful music and heartfelt lyrics. A Tango Bar sign illuminates the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, inviting enthusiasts to immerse themselves in its seductive rhythms. The Tango Argentino is not just a dance; it is a way of life that embodies passion and sensuality. Fish's sketch at London's Florida Club showcases the universal appeal dancing transcending borders and cultures. An advertisement for tango lessons beckons individuals to embrace this exhilarating journey filled with emotion and connection. Tango for Two C1912 evokes nostalgia for bygone eras when couples would twirl around ballrooms lost in each other's arms. In La Boca's lively restaurant scene, a couple takes center stage performing a live-show that transports diners into another world altogether. The energy pulsates through every step as they bring alive the spirit of Buenos Aires through their breathtaking moves. Tango - more than just dance steps; it is an expression of love, desire, longing - emotions woven together seamlessly on the dance floor. As you delve into this intoxicating world yourself or simply admire from afar, let your heart be swept away by the allure of tango.