courtship

[Sparrows in love]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Sparrow Tragedy."

Sunny days / Brett Lith. Co., N.Y.

Print shows a scene on a decorative plate with a young man using an oar to launch a rowboat on a pond, with a young girl sitting at the bow. Copyright 1882 by J.L. Blamire.

Love's barrier - Print, Library of Congress collection

38501 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Hardy, Heywood, artis... More

The delayed dance at Hay Corners / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows a gathering of people in a barn for a Christmas dance party; the fiddler arrives late, a bit intoxicated, after playing at "two dances already!" Caption: Jabe Gormley I got 'im; I got 'im; - but h... More

Interrupted lovers / motion picture

From Maguire & Baucus catalogue: Another instance where "the course of true love never runs smooth." From Edison films catalog: The watchful father disturbs a dream of bliss, and the bucolic lover is taught a l... More

Poster - Hoyt's A black sheep - Public domain lithograph

41292 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell Morgan Print." Caption: The editor busy all day: 10 a.m., 10:02 a.m., 10 p.m. Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." Direction, Fred E. Wright... More

Puck's summer chowder / Ehrhart. (before 1920)

Illustration shows several scenes of life at various times and locations around a central image of two masked men recklessly driving an automobile down a country road, frightening every man, woman, and beast, a... More

The fleeting day - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[She dropped down into his shabby college arm-chair and hid her face i...

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sanctuary" by Edith Wharton, Scribner's magazine, 34:577 (Nov. 1903).

Young Martha and George Washington

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title devised by Library staff or Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co., copyright claimant. C... More

The target - Print, Library of Congress collection

G16960 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Category designation... More

Just made for each other / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William H. Taft sitting on a hammock with the Republican elephant labeled "G.O.P." wooing her with a box of "Ohio Bonbons". Illus. in: Puck, v. 61, no. 1586 (1907 July 24), cover. Copyright ... More

Edward S. Curtis - Waiting in the forest--Cheyenne

Cheyenne man, standing in forest, is covered with white blanket except for eyes and nose, hoping to meet his girlfriend. J150298 U.S. Copyright Office. Curtis no. 3256-10. Forms part of: Edward S. Curtis Collec... More

Conserving her natural resources / Gordon Grant '10.

Illustration shows a young man and a young woman ice skating, the man tries to kiss or embrace her, but she deftly uses her muff to block his advance. Caption: Vigorous opposition to grasping monopoly. Illus. ... More

Puck magazine cover - Her reflection / Gordon Grant '10.

Illustration shows a young couple standing near a mirror, as the young man declares his love for her, she gazes on her reflection in the mirror and wonders how it would be possible not to love her. Caption: "I... More

Caricature, After the hug / W.E. Hill '12., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows a woman wearing a large hat standing next to a man wearing a tuxedo and top hat. Caption: He You smashed two cigars in my inside pocket just then! / She That's nothing! You bent a whole pa... More

Mr. Hopkins-Jones! Mr. Hopkins-Jones!

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 64:224-225 (Aug. 6, 1914).

A live wire / Modest Stein ; painted by Modest Stein.

Illustration shows a fashionably dressed young woman talking on a telephone with multiple lines that are connected to twelve men. Illus. in: Puck, v. 76, no. 1953 (1914 August 8), cover. Copyright 1914 by Puck... More

The path of least resistance / Power O'Malley ; painted by Power O'Mal...

Illustration shows young couples embracing or dancing, and walking among a grove of trees at night. Illus. in: Puck, v. 76, no. 1957 (1914 September 5), cover. Copyright 1914 by Puck Publishing Corporation.

The debutante - Drawing. Public domain image.

Image blemish on digital file is not on actual item. (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 65:622-623 (April 8, 1915).

Quoth Mars: with armament I'm through, now, Venus girl, it's up to you...

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Discharmament," Life, 79:9 (March 9, 1922).

You didn't mind me callin' you Huldy, I hope : you can call me "Seth"

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Luck Piece" by Joseph C. Lincoln, Ladies home journal, 43:5 (Dec. 1926).

Relating the story of his life - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:0059). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Cosmopolitan, 82:20-21 (May 1927).

Engaged man sings-- "Dearest wilt thou then as now?" / J. Whistler.

Man and woman seated by window, and another man looking in the window with an astonished look. Signed & dated on stone & in pencil. American prints in the Library of Congress : a catalog of the collection / com... More

I'm sorry to have troubled you, she said coldly and tried to look dign...

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "She couldn't marry both" by Royal Brown, Ladies home journal, 36:18 (Sept. 1919).

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing.

The battle cry of freedom - Public domain dedication image

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine, 67:1170 (June 22, 1916).

Unas lindas mañanitas, a las muchachas bonitas, levàntate mamacita, qu...

Broadside has two separate images: a man serenading two women from the street upper center, and a full-length figure of a gentleman tipping his top hat lower center. The text on the front and on the verso is th... More

A long shot a petite comedy in one act

Picryl description: Public domain image of music song book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Bronson Howard's greater Shenandoah during American Civil War

Caption: Col. West: "Believe me, Gertrude, I am truly sorry to be in such a position myself." Gertrude: "You don't like the position." Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & New York." ... More

[Woman's tact] - Public domain portrait drawing

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C., Political Cartoon

A black and white drawing of a man and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington... More

Life in Philadelphia. Plate 8 / Monsr. [Key] fecit.

Print shows a dandy on a Philadelphia street accosting a woman wearing a large coat with a large hood covering her hairdo. Exchange; (DLC/PP-1973:238). Caption: "Good evening Miss, shall I have the pleasure of... More

Bodisco House, 3322 O Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Colum...

Significance: A federal period house, with a unique, early twentieth century first floor plan, the Bodisco House is included in virtually every book on Georgetown because of the mid-nineteenth century romance a... More

Kiyonobu Torii - [Two lovers under an umbrella]

Print shows a man and a woman, full-length, walking beneath an umbrella. Adachi modern reprint (Showa). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Harmony before Matrimony / Js. Gillray, des. & Ft., British Cartoon Pr...

A young woman and a fashionably dressed young man singing a duet. The woman plays a harp while looking over her shoulder at the music book, "Duets de L'Amour", which the man holds. On the table between the two ... More

Aileen Mavourneen, ballad. The words by Mrs. S.C. hall, the music by A...

Print shows a young woman, three-quarter length, standing, facing slightly left, holding a flower in her left hand at her waist. Printed on lower right: Pr. 50 cts. (DLC/PP-2001:068). Forms part of: Marian S. ... More

[Unhappy sparrow on branch with two courting sparrows]

Title devised by cataloger. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Sparrow Tragedy."

[Man and woman standing beside fountain and urn with monkey atop]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as frontispiece for: Harper's magazine.

Caricature, The dear creatures / F.M.H., public domain cartoon image

Print shows an old woman sitting on a bench, holding a purse labeled "G.O.P.", with Benjanim Harrison on the left and William McKinley on the right, vying for her attentions. Caption: Old Party (coyly) Oh! yo... More

She: aren't we getting too far from the hotel? : Why, no, we can still...

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Caricature, A flirtation / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Illustration showing Britannia wearing a robe decorated with shamrocks, an armor breastplate, helmet, and with a large sword at her side, wooing an Irish man sitting in a chair. Caption: Britannia I love you ... More

The harmony of courtship (Songs without words)

Man and woman seated by piano and looking at each other. H30243 U.S. Copyright Office. No. (1). Copyright by R.Y. Young.

The betrothal - Public domain banknote scan

Title on shelflist card: Let this tell of my love while I am away. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Buondelmonte" by Maurice Hewlett, Har... More

Flirtation under difficulties / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Uncle Sam offering a bouquet of flowers labeled "Reciprocity" to a woman labeled "Canada"; Uncle Sam is being held back by a businessman labeled "Trusts" whose feet are planted against a rock... More

He loves me / L.M. Glackens. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a woman labeled "Wall Street" as a nursery rhyme figure, possibly Little Bo Peep; she has pulled all the paper petals labeled "Tight Money" and "Easy Money" off a paper flower, the center of ... More

Love's stratagem, Movie Poster - Art nouveau public domain poster

Motion picture poster for "Love's Stratagem" showing three scenes from the movie set against an art nouveau design. IMP - Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America, 111 E. 14th St. New York City. No. 1. Purch... More

Adelita canción tapatia - Print, Library of Congress collection

Broadside has masthead illustration and decorative borders, but no other images. The song "Adelita" refers to the name of a woman with whom a soldier is in love. He asks her to marry him, to wait for him, to cr... More

He's grumpy because you cut him out with Corry Kaley

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Discards" by Ida May Evans, Saturday evening post, 186:29 (June 13, 1914).

The trysting place / painted by Samuel D. Otis.

Illustration shows two elegantly dressed women sitting in a stylized environment, waiting for two men who are walking up a path toward them. Illus. in: Puck, v. 75, no. 1935 (1914 April 4), cover. Copyright 19... More

Boiling over / Goldbeck. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a young man and a young woman sitting at a table with dishes and a coffee or tea pot that is boiling over. The young woman has a look of uncertainty on her face and the young man tries to cal... More

[Couple by a house] - Public domain dedication image

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "In the Home Stretch" by Robert Frost, Century, 92:383 (July 1916).

My dear lady, I go further than believing in woman suffrage, I maintai...

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 69:688 (April 19, 1917).

Sparking / F.W. Edmonds 1839 ; engraved by Alfred Jones.

Print showing a young man and a young woman sitting by a large fireplace, the woman is peeling apples, the man lovingly gazes at her, his hat sits on a table behind them; in a room in the background, seen throu... More

John McCormack concert - A painting of a sailor holding an object

Sailor looking at picture of his sweetheart. No accession number. No publication information. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The battle cry of freedom - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life magazine, 67:1170 (June 22, 1916).

[Soldier writing letter] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Photograph shows an American soldier in uniform holding a rifle and writing a love letter. Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). ... More

The aesthetic craze - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows Oscar Wilde as an African American dandy wooing an African American woman leaning over a wash tub and wash board; he is presenting her a large sunflower, as another African American woman, in the ba... More

Caricature, A receipt for courtship, public domain cartoon image

Print shows a young man handing a young woman a note. Text of poem is caricature of romantic courtship.

Una corrida de toros o el amor de Luisa

Chapbook cover shows scene from a play: a woman wearing a shawl makes amorous advances towards a bullfighter dressed in full regalia; a bullfighting stadium is in the background. The script concerns a love tria... More

Loa dicha por una cocinera y un aguador, en honor de Nuestra Señora de...

Broadside, on recto, shows a woman with a shawl over her head and man with water jugs at his feet. On the verso is an image of a Madonna with a snake, partial globe, and cherubs at her feet. Cherubs also appear... More

A Virginia courtship by Eugene W. Presbrey ; presented by William M. C...

69344 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho, Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8262. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

May Irwin in The widow Jones supported by John C. Rice.

Caption: May Irwin. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Management by Rich & Harris. No. 6790. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Bodisco House, 3322 O Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Colum...

Significance: A federal period house, with a unique, early twentieth century first floor plan, the Bodisco House is included in virtually every book on Georgetown because of the mid-nineteenth century romance a... More

Bodisco House, 3322 O Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Colum...

Significance: A federal period house, with a unique, early twentieth century first floor plan, the Bodisco House is included in virtually every book on Georgetown because of the mid-nineteenth century romance a... More

Solomons glory, or the rival mistresses, British Cartoon Print

Duke of Cumberland seated on a bank with the Savoyard girl, his arm about her neck. The Duke's rival mistresses stand behind, and are vehemently jealous. In the distance appear Windsor Castle and Eton College C... More

Barney's blarney / Melander, photographer. - stereocsopic card

Stereograph shows a staged scene in which a man is wooing a woman while another woman watches from background; all dressed as if Irish people in a rustic cottage.

[Woman holding man] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Delirium of course but so real - Public domain book illustration

(DLC/PP-1936:0089). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Samuel Clemens. New York : Charles L. Webster & Co., 1889, p. 572.

[Shakespeare courtship scene(?)] / E.A. Abbey 1889.

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph of erotic art, sexuality, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Man and woman beside fountain and urn with monkey atop]

Title devised by cataloger. Preparatory drawing for frontispiece; later version published in Harper's magazine; cf. CAI - Green, no. 3 (D size). (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustrati... More

Bovox trademark - an essence of beef Makes real strength.

Advertising poster showing a couple kissing beneath a street light and behind the "Bovox" banner as a carriage rides off into the background. Copyright by Bovox Co., Salem.

Mistakes will happen written by Grant Stewart.

Caption: Complications in the carriage house. Tom: What kind of a place is this, anyhow? Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8195. ... More

Two strings to her beaux - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

"G 1062" on negative. Coney Island, N.Y. Locale based on negative D4-62043. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 062044. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

A romance of the rail / - movie film screenshot

From Edison films catalog: A series of railroad scenes of novel and amusing interest. It opens with a view of an imposing station showing a pretty girl, dressed in white, seated on a trunk awaiting the arrival ... More

Jake the telegraph clerk, who was too small to be a soldier, had talke...

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Battery Fool" by Oscar King Davis, Century, 70:748 (Sept. 1905).

Charge bayonets! - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Woman pleading with man who is pointing bayoneted rifle at soldier leaving through parlor window. Copyright by W.S. Smith. No. 1617b.

The masher started for the door, then she did change his plan. She kn...

Woman stopping man from leaving. H76187 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 12354-(7).

Good-bye Lucile (before 1920)

Man and woman at gate to house. H103631 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, In my merry Oldsmobile. Copyright by Tom M. Phillips.

The courtship of Bill Taft / Keppler.

Illustration shows a shy Theodore Roosevelt, as John Alden, talking to Priscilla Mullins labeled "Republican Party" sitting before a fireplace, with spinning wheel nearby, while William H. Taft, as Myles Standi... More

"Now Yonkle made love to the girl"

Proof of lantern slide that illustrates lyrics to the song Yonkle, the Cow-Boy Jew by Will J. Harris (composer lyricist) and Harry I. Robinson (composer) shows Yonkle Finkelstein cuddling with a young woman.

No wonder he gets full / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows by the light of a full moon many couples in romantic embraces scattered around the globe; instances, perhaps, of summer love. Caption: The August moon - O, but they make me sick! Illus. in: ... More

The voice of the violin / - movie film screenshot

Copyright: no reg. Duration: 3:56 (part 1), 3:06 (part 2), 3:54 (part 3), 3:58 (part 4), and 4:51 (part 5) at 18 fps. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as digital files. Source used: Copyr... More

It was to postpone as long as possible the moment for turning around

Title on shelflist card: Lois, when can we be married? (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Side of the Angels" by Basil King, Harper's m... More

There is hope, my adored, hope for thy sister and for us

(DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Marriage by Miracle" by Maria Cristina Mena, Century, 91:729 (March 1916).

Two Photos Taken During Courtship, ca. 1936

Bufford's fishing cards, nos. 454

Print shows an uncut sheet of six fishing scenes with titles: "Caught on the Fly" which shows a man caught by the hook of his own line while casting; "Fishing in Earnest" which shows a man helping a fisherman w... More

Pride and prejudice,

Bibliography: p. xix. Also available in digital form.

Pride and prejudice,

Bibliography: p. xix. Also available in digital form.

Pride and prejudice,

Bibliography: p. xix. Also available in digital form.

Pride and prejudice,

Bibliography: p. xix. Also available in digital form.

Pride and prejudice,

Bibliography: p. xix. Also available in digital form.

I'm sorry to have troubled you, she said coldly and tried to look dign...

No accession number. Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "She couldn't marry both" by Royal Brown, Ladies home journal, 36:18 (Sept. 1919).

Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks' great English play, Sporting life

50655 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Lord Woodstock and his "Lady Loves." Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti & N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8625. Forms part of: Theatrical p... More

Family record of [blank] / Chapman Bros. Lith. Chicago.

Print shows a chart for a family record with ovals for portraits and spaces for textual data; shows at bottom left children playing, at bottom right a young couple in a rowboat, at top right the birth of anothe... More

Eyes of love [drama in four acts

Lovers ramble - Print, Library of Congress collection

Couple walking, arm in arm, on lane in woods; cattle in stream; church and sunset in background. Copyright by William M. Donaldson & Co.

The Curtis Estate, the scene of Washington's courtship & etc etc, Pamu...

Riverside scene, men unloading barrels from a ship, woman and child watch additional ships come in to shore, wagons for balloon gas generator and equipment in foreground. Ships, dwelling and soldiers milling ab... More

Pretty Polly say when I was away did your fancy never stray to some ne...

A man in uniform stands resting one hand on his hip and extending the other out to a woman standing with her eyes closed and arms folded. No copyright information found with item. Title inscribed above image. B... More

Life in Philadelphia. Plate 8 / Monsr. [Key] fecit.

Print shows a dandy on a Philadelphia street accosting a woman wearing a large coat with a large hood covering her hairdo. Exchange; (DLC/PP-1973:238). Caption: "Good evening Miss, shall I have the pleasure of... More