Polite Collection (page 3)

Customary Greeting in Austria, 1907 (colour litho)
473013 Customary Greeting in Austria, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Germany, 1907 (colour litho)
473012 Customary Greeting in Germany, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German man and woman greeting each other with the phrase Guten Tag)

Customary Greeting in Arabia, 1907 (colour litho)
473008 Customary Greeting in Arabia, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Egypt, 1907 (colour litho)
473006 Customary Greeting in Egypt, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Egyptian men in traditional dress greeting each other; No.12)

Customary Greeting in Argentina, 1907 (colour litho)
473005 Customary Greeting in Argentina, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Ceylon, 1907 (colour litho)
472995 Customary Greeting in Ceylon, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Russia, 1907 (colour litho)
472994 Customary Greeting in Russia, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho)
472979 A Scout is Clean, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tenth Scout Law: A Scout is clean in thought)

A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho)
472978 A Scout is Loyal, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd Scout law: A Scout is Loyal to the King/Queen, to his/her Country, his/her parents)

A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho)
472977 A Scout Obeys Orders without Question, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Scout Law)

Too Polite to be Honest (litho)
1628793 Too Polite to be Honest (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Polite to be Honest)

The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho)
1047849 The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid (chromolitho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lay of Wiry Jane, by Percy Macquoid)

"Brother John and I", the polite Grocers of the Strand (engraving)
1108419 " Brother John and I", the polite Grocers of the Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Brother John and I")

Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain (colour litho)
3094047 Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and her mother on holiday in the rain)

A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends (colour litho)
3622146 A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends)

Conversation at Covertside (oil on canvas)
OJ378779 Conversation at Covertside (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

A Herald Conversation at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
MNY380783 A Herald Conversation at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 1899 or 1900 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Recital in the Music Room at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey
MNY380721 Recital in the Music Room at Janers Pavilion Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1903 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Customary Greeting in the Netherlands, 1907 (colour litho)
473015 Customary Greeting in the Netherlands, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in Bulgaria, 1907 (colour litho)
473014 Customary Greeting in Bulgaria, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in France, 1907 (colour litho)
473011 Customary Greeting in France, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French man and woman greeting each other with the phrase Bon Jour)

Customary Greeting in Spain, 1907 (colour litho)
473007 Customary Greeting in Spain, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Customary Greeting in India, 1907 (colour litho)
473003 Customary Greeting in India, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Muslim Indian men greeting each other with a phrase in Urdu Salaam)

A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho)
472975 A Scout is Courteous, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 5th Scout Law)

The Visit, 1868 (oil on canvas)
703092 The Visit, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Lega, Silvestro (1826-95); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Greetings Then and Now (chromolitho)
734571 Greetings Then and Now (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings Then and Now)

Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195569 Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

John Bolds encounter with a lion (colour litho)
979058 John Bolds encounter with a lion (colour litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bolds encounter with a lion)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

Burglar caught in the act (colour photo)
3094039 Burglar caught in the act (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglar caught in the act)

It is early morning in Hyde Park, London, and taxis and cars wait patiently as some of George Walbrans sheep make their way across the road

Junior Leeds United players Terry Hibbit (left) and Michael Bates hold the door open for a visitor to Elland Road. 28th October 1963

Man in arabic dress lends his hand to help French actresses across a stream as he guides them on a tour of the local countryside in Morocco. December 1952 C5919-050

A PARTING KISS C1840
When your friend bids an over- affectionate farewell to your wife, you begin to wonder - and suddenly hes not so much of a friend as before... Date: circa 1840

ASIAN OBEISANCE
Various forms of obeisance among the Arabs, indicating varying levels of respect ranging from a polite but shallow bow to outright grovelling Date: circa 1845

AN EVENING LECTURE
An evening lecture in polite society Date: 1854

March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners... 1837
March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners (Much to be desired.) Arising Therefrom, 1837

Vickers Viscount 800
Passenger Eating a Meal in the Economy-Class Cabin of a Bea British European Airways Vickers Viscount 800 Airliner Date: 1957

Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. King Francis I of France, with exaggeratedly hooked nose and holding a pair of boots

Excess a Fault, 1875 (1891). Artist: Swain
Excess a Fault, 1875 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Warrior and Servant, 1653. Artist: Pieter de Hooch
Warrior and Servant, 1653. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The farandole, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
The farandole, 1895. The farandole is an open-chain community dance popular in the area around Nice, France. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st July 1895

World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisnhower, 1944
World War 2: De Gaulle greets Eisenhower, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) shaking hands with General Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) during a meeting with allied commanders in France

The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee
The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, presents her children, saying: Here are my riches and my jewels. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Four Times of the Day: Morning, 1739. Artist: Nicolas Lancret
The Four Times of the Day: Morning, 1739. From the National Gallery, London

Information card, Hotel de Normandie
Information card for the Hotel de Normandie, which may or may not be in Normandy, northern France. Date: early 20th century

Friends of the Old School on a New Year card, designed by Robert Dudley -- four polite robins socialising. Date: circa 1880s

Actor and comedian Norman Wisdom kisses the hand of actress Anita Ekberg at the savoy Hotel May 1956

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"Polite: A Journey Through Time and Etiquette" Step into a world of refined manners and courteous gestures as we explore the concept of politeness throughout history. From playing table tennis in the Edwardian era to witnessing tennis chivalry in the 1930s, these images remind us of a time when courtesy was paramount. Intricate lithographs depicting "The Ten Scout Laws" from 1923 transport us back to an era where respect for others was ingrained in society. Meanwhile, a Victorian scrap captures Queen Elizabeth I engaging in polite conversation with Raleigh, showcasing the importance placed on social graces even among royalty. Delve into the life of a "Gentleman of the Road, " where honor and civility were upheld despite unconventional circumstances. Franz Schubert's elegant compositions serve as a reminder that even through music, one can convey politeness and sophistication. Join Alice at her whimsical Mad Hatter's Tea Party, where eccentricity meets etiquette. This iconic scene from Alice in Wonderland reminds us that even amidst chaos, good manners prevail. A Georgian cartoon portrays a lively conversation at a turnstile, highlighting how polite discourse has always been valued across different eras. And who could forget those haunting images of individuals wearing gas masks during times of war? Even under such dire circumstances, people maintained their composure and treated each other with respect. Amidst all this historical elegance lies an unexpected twist - chimpanzees enjoying their own tea party. These charming creatures prove that politeness transcends species boundaries. Finally, immerse yourself in an opulent tea party setting from c. 1720 captured on canvas. The intricate details showcase how hosting guests with grace and charm has long been cherished throughout history. From information cards at Hotel de Normandie to various artistic representations spanning centuries – these glimpses into our past remind us that being polite is not just about following rules; it is a timeless virtue that connects us all.