Etiquette Collection (page 10)

King Edward VII, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Karen, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Karen, c1930. An illustration from The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen. [Hodder and Stoughton Limited for Boots Pure Drug Co. Ltd, London, c1930]

Butterflies, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Butterflies, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Meeting of William III. and the Duke of Berwick, c1694, (c1880). A frosty interview took place between William III (1650-1702) prince of orange from birth and James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick

Tea-Room, House of Commons, 1892. Artist: Henry Phillip Burke Downing
Tea-Room, House of Commons, 1892. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

Appendix. - How To Fold Table-Napkins, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

Grace or Le Benedicite (French title), c1740. Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Grace or Le Benedicite (French title), c1740. Interior scene showing a mother laying the table for a meal. She instructs her children to say their grace before eating

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret c. 1935
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret c.1935. From The Pageant of Kingship cigarette card series, issued by Peter Jackson Ltd. 1937

Awkward Incident in Fashionable Life, 1876 (1891). Artist: Swain
Awkward Incident in Fashionable Life, 1876 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Title page of The Book of the Knight of the Tower, c1495(?). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Title page of The Book of the Knight of the Tower, c1495(?). Written in the 14th century by an Angevin knight and nobleman, Geoffroy IV de la Tour Landry

English countrywoman with lady of the Court, 1572. Artist: Georgius Braun
English countrywoman with lady of the Court, 1572. English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)

King Edward VII raising his hat
King Edward VII (1841-1910) - raising his top hat. Date: 1905

Royal visit to Ireland: Queen Victoria at Dublin Castle, 1900
Queen Victoria, Empress of India, in Dublin: her Majestys visit to the Lord Lieutenant and Countess Cadogan at Dublin Castle. Her Indian servant, Munshi Abdul Karim, supports her. Date: 1900

Illustration depicting Scarborough Beach
Illustration depicting the height of the season at Scarborough. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th century

Mystical head Girls head frontal verso Sketch
Mystical head: Girls head (frontal) [verso: Sketch of a womans head], 1918, oil and pencil on paper-coated cardboard, 40 x 30 cm, signed and dated u. l.: A

WW1 - English Officers having tea on their way to the front
WW1 - English Officers having their afternoon tea (at 4:30pm on the dot) on their way to the front. They appear to have invited a French guest (far left)

Stepping on a red carpet, 1920s couple in evening dress
A gentleman in full evening dress including a top hat, offers his hand to a female companion who alights gracefully from a car onto a red carpet. Date: 1928

Temple etiquette sign at Sulamani Guphaya Temple Pagoda on the Plain of Bagan, Bagan
Temple etiquette sign advising no shoes etc. at Sulamani Guphaya Temple Pagoda on the Plain of Bagan, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

King Nikola I of Montenegro and Queen Milena
King Nikola I of Montenegro (wearing a rather splendid pointed hat) and Queen Milena Vukotic at a ceremonial rural pageant Date: circa 1912

Deportment Lesson
A proper young lady learns the art of deportment, walking with the obligatory book balanced on the head, shoulders back and head held up! Date: 1930s

Amy Vanderbilt
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1954 Etiquette authority Amy Vanderbilt

Unladylike
circa 1830: Men at a dining table rise in horror upsetting the dishes as a woman gets up to pull on a bell rope. Entitled, Company shocked at a Lady getting up to ring the Bell

Two Japanese women greet each other with a bow. We are quite unable to ascertain the rather interesting arrangements behind the two women - possibly these are not two ladders wrapped up in Christmas

Old-Fashioned Country Cottages by Fougasse
Sequential cartoon by Fougasse (Kenneth Cyril Bird) showing a man staying at a funny little country cottage only to find its comforts lacking to the point that he eventually makes his escape

Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, Randolph Churchill
Cartoon, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Randolph Churchill, who says: I don t mind shaking hands with you, but I must draw the line at some of your pals. 1884

Shocking by H. M. Bateman
The A. B. who asked for a light! Commanding officers on board a Royal Navy ship are so shocked to have a subordinate abke seaman ask for a light for his cigarette

A Gallant, Gay Lothario in the Days of the Grand Monarque - a barve young gent kisses the hand of his hearts desire as she carefully manouevres her wide gown into a small Opera Box in Paris, France

Man bowing to woman on a cutout Christmas card
Man in a red jacket and white breeches bowing to a woman in evening dress on a cutout Christmas card, with comic verse (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Man bowing on a cutout Christmas card
Man in a red jacket and white breeches bowing on a cutout Christmas card, with verse (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Notes on Etiquette - Greeted with a Kiss. Nothing more readily conduces to a pleasant visit than a kindly, hearty greeting. Date: 1908

WW2 poster, The driver who wouldn t stop for passengers lost his fares and found his number up. Productivity propaganda poster for display at bus depots. Date: 1942

Dance card filled at a ball
A young gentleman arrives at a ball just in time to find out the object of his affections has filled up her dance card for the evening

Cartoon, Time for a drink, WW1
Cartoon, Time for a drink. A French soldier sits on the back of a chair with his feet on the seat to drink at a bar. The two soldiers with him tell the owner not to be shocked by his behaviour

Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone... at Paris
Cartoon, Introduction of Citizen Volpone & his Suite at Paris, Vide The Moniteur, & Cobbetts Letters, by James Gillray. Showing Charles James Fox

Inter-Allied Fraternisation - British and French in Flanders
WW1 - Inter-Allied Fraternisation - The Friends of Today, not the Foes of Waterloo - British and French soldiers fraternising in Flanders. Date: 1915

People in evening dress with bowing page
People in evening dress and decorations being greeted by a bowing page

An unmilitary salute in silhouette, WW1
Professor Miggs, of the Volunteers, takes his first walk in uniform and gives a very unmilitary salute. An academic type takes to khaki but isn t yet familiar with military etiquette. Date: 1915

Hats off to the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchi
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty during the first two years of the First World War, pictured with his wife, Clementine on their way to the Houses of Parliament

Two women in formal greeting, Japan
Two women bowing to each other in a formal greeting, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Women greeting each other, Japan
Two women greeting each other by bowing, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Cobbetts Advice to Young Men
Front cover of Advice to Young Men by William Cobbett, an instruction booklet for the eighteenth century youth. Date: 1887

Kissing her Majestys hand, learning to curtsey at court
A young woman is tutored in the art of gracefully dropping to a curtsey during her presentation at court at the school of Miss Cowper Coles

Chocolate box design, couple and coach
Chocolate box design, showing an 18th century scene of a couple greeting each other, with a coach and footmen in the background. Date: 20th century

The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1849 - Punch
" Sir Patrick Raleigh" welcomes Queen Victoria to Ireland on her royal visit in 1849, as she lands at the docks. Date: August 1849

Chocolate box design, 18th century sedan chair
Chocolate box design, featuring a lady in an 18th century sedan chair with two footmen and a suitor. Date: 20th century

AMY VANDERBILT (1908-1974). American etiquette consultant. Photograph, 1960

LETITIA BALDRIGE (1926-2012). American etiquette expert and social secretary to Jacqueline Kennedy. Photograph, 1961

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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.