Etiquette Collection

Playing Table Tennis - Edwardian - Etiquette
I am not sure whether it is my turn. (to write the postcard or to serve!!) A smart Gentleman makes a courteous enquiry to his glamorous young female table tennis companion. Date: circa 1904

The Gun Who Picked up his Bird by H. M. Bateman
Etiquette gone awry during a shoot when one man retrieves his own bird rather than allowing the gundogs to do so. The result is an utterly incensed gundog

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please pass down the car - someday, you might want to get in yourself! Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please have your ticket ready at the barrier. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - Bateman
The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast - H M Bateman. This illustration shows an arrogant man who has defied etiquette by lighting his cigar before the correct course of dinner

Getting Off at the Seaside
If you want to " Get Off" at the seaside, do it THIS way - not THIS way! A man has more success getting off with the ladies than he does from an irate beach donkey! Date: circa 1910s

ETIQUETTE FOR MEN

May Milton, 1895. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
May Milton, 1895. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet. The fanciful, romantic tale of the cloak

WW2 poster, The blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, The blackout -- why not wear something white instead? Issued in support of the Ministry of War Transports Road Safety Campaign by The Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co Ltd

Greeting from Ireland - postcard
Greetings from Ireland - a souvenir postcard

The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
823500 The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Simonetti, Ettore (19th century); 75.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel Box. Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909)

Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye
A quite wonderful German postcard illustrating the Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye! Date: circa 1910s

WW2 poster, Get used to the blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Some day I really will try waiting for a few minutes to get used to the blackout... if only I m still here

A Question of Propriety, 1875 (oil on canvas)
658474 A Question of Propriety, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 132x215 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Question of Propriety. Edwin Long (1829-1891). Oil on canvas

Victorian Scrap, Queen Elizabeth I and Raleigh
Victorian Scrap, Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. circa 1880s

Riders, horses and dogs on a New Year card
Riders, horses and dogs in a country lane on a New Year card, with a lady riding sidesaddle. Date: circa 1890s

The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving)
XJF3058224 The stables and gates of Versailles seen from the Palace, 1683 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Common courtesy training / W H Robinson
Training a husband in the act of common courtesy, using a dressmakers dummy, a piece of string and a determined wife. A quick jerk of the string and the husbands hat swiftly rearranges itself

Girl / Posture
A little girl balances a book on her head to teach her good posture

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)

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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.