courtship

[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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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

The rivals / T. Sinclair's lith., Philadelphia.

Two boys skating alongside of girl on sled. Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Delehanty & Hengler's New and original song and dance. Love among the ...

Three people, man giving flower to woman, woman behind tree, and mansion in background; surrounded by vignettes of flowers and cherub.

Country courtship - Public domain portrait engraving

Man and woman seated yards apart in a room. Wood engraving after drawing by S.G. McCutcheon. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1882 May 20, p. 308. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption... More

A flirtation that may lead to serious results in the fall / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Whitelaw Reid holding a folding fan labeled "Tribune Windiphone" and dressed as a woman, standing on a beach with John Kelly who is wearing a swimsuit and bonnet, at his feet is a dead fish l... More

The modern maid - as changeable as the seasons / Ehrhart.

Print shows a fashionably dressed, healthy young woman hanging on the arm of an injured football player; in the background, two hearty young men, a soldier and a sailor, home from military service during the Sp... More

Young man, I distinctly heard you kissing my daughter

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 33:377 (May 4, 1899).

The New York Manhattan Theatre success, William A. Brady & Jos. R. Gri...

D14676 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Girls, let me tell you about my cattle ranch at Buffalo, N.Y.! Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction of Thall & Kennedy. N.Y. n... More

Maude's naughty little brother /

"In a charming dining room a very attractive young lady is seen seated at the table, evidently waiting for the caller who is to share a quiet little dinner for two. A moment later a dude of the regular chappy t... More

Lovers' Lane, Mackinac Island, Mich.

Public domain photograph - historical image of Michigan, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Russian cross-roads / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left, as if issuing from Medusa, storm clouds... More

[I'll go anywhere you say, said the boy]

Title from Harper's. (DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Sacrament" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Harper's magazine, 112:14 (Dec. 1905).

Each day they spoon (before 1920)

Man and woman riding in automobile. H103626 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, In my merry Oldsmobile. Copyright by Tom M. Phillips.

Well, you wait and watch me, George said mysteriously

(DLC/PP-1933:0139). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sale of the Mammoth Western" by Will N. Harris, Century magazine, 75:81 (Nov. 1907).

Puck magazine cover - Cupid's April fooling / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows Cupid writing out notes that state "Two can live as cheaply as one", some are addressed to "Mr. Huggard", "Mr. Younglove", and "Mr. Spoony"; watching him are a doctor, a nurse, a butcher, a g... More

I want you to like me, Jose : I want to be able to like you : I shall ...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Common Law" by Robert W. Chambers, Cosmopolitan, 50:637 (April 1911).

Sophie Marston went after Baring tooth and nail--

(DLC/PP-1934:0045). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Year in Bohemia" by Maude Radford Warren, Saturday evening post, 186:25 (April 4, 1914).

Lady fingers / B.W. ; by B. Wennerberg whose work in America appears e...

Illustration shows a tall beautiful woman with red hair and wearing a long green dress and a headband with a feather, holding up her hands where perched on her fingers are several diminutive male figures who ar... More

The silk worm / Lou Mayer ; painted by Lou Mayer.

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman reclining on cushions and holding on the tips of her fingers a diminutive man, well-dressed and holding a large moneybag from which many "silk" strings extend to and f... More

Oh, dear! she sighed, I am afraid you are impossible

(DLC/PP-1939:0060). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Queer Judson" by Joseph C. Lincoln, Ladies home journal, 42:14 (Aug. 1925).

David Belasco's new farcical comedy, Naughty Anthony

Includes musical scale with text: Oh! that dainty silken stock----ing. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. No. 8726. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection ... More

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

Los novios - Print, Library of Congress collection

Chapbook cover shows scene from a play: two men wearing bowlers stand in a street, one has a cane, the other a violin. The violinist casts his gaze toward a woman watching them from a second-story balcony. The ... More

Toyonobu Ishikawa - Sanogawa ichimatsu to segawa kikunojō no aiaigasa

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: vertical Oban Benizuri-e. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

The stingy man a play - Public domain theatrical script

Picryl description: Public domain book on economy and capitalism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Messrs. S.S. Shubert & Nixon & Zimmerman's production of A Chinese hon...

G xxc 3718 U.S. Copyright Office "Now running in its second year in London, Eng." Caption: How the girls make love in China. Created and "copyright 1902 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. ... More

The last stroke a story of Cuba's fight for freedom : by I.N. Morris.

Caption: It isn't fair to talk like that to a girl 'up a tree!' Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati & New York." Jacob Litt, proprietor. No. 7097. Forms part of: Theatrical poste... More

Eyes of love [drama in four acts

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

Mr. Dinglety goes huckleberrying, Political Cartoon

Title from Harper's bazaar. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as four-part comic in: Harper's bazaar, 28:628 (Aug. 3, 1895).

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

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

The guitar / D.G. Johnson, sc. - Engraving, Public domain image

Print shows a woman playing guitar as a man flirts with her. In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album compiled by Larkin Goldsmith Mead], page 2. Library of Congress copy i... More

Love letter - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a young woman leaning over a balcony, handing an envelope to an unseen person. E7346 U.S. Copyright Office. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Copyright stamp with date and numb... More

Parting hour has come - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

Print shows a young couple walking on a wooded path along side a river; they seem hesitant, as the time to part is upon them. Includes a remarque on lower left of plate showing a blossom on a branch. T9767 U.S.... More

[Man and woman on garden bench]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0056). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's bazaar.

Sporting life written by Cecil Raleigh & Seymour Hicks.

Caption: Lord Woodstock surrenders to the enemy. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Jacob Litt, proprietor. N.Y. no. 8062. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Libra... More

One of the causes / Keppler. - Public domain print

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull ice skating with a young woman labeled "American Girl" skating between them. Caption: The American girl is drawing them closer together. Illus. from Puck, v. 44, no. 1138, (... More

In Boston - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... The girl from Detroit: I wrote home, Professor, that I had fallen in with so wise a lot of men that when one said "I don't know" it sounded like real news ... (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part... More

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

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Clancy. "A fine morning to commune with nature!"

Four-frame comic strip. A man strolls on a country lane, and spies what he thinks is a young woman with her back to him looking at an old ruin. When asked if she loves an old ruin, the woman, not young by any... More

We too will have a garden some day

(DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Perdita's Lovers" by Richard Le Gallienne, Harper's magazine, 105:443 (Aug. 1902).

Some women prefer dogs - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:0059). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Collier's weekly, 30:20-21 (March 28, 1903).

Caricature, Flirtation / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan escorting an old woman labeled "Dem. Party" on his right arm; coming up behind them is "A.B. Parker", well-dressed, wearing a top hat and overcoat. Illus. in: Puck, v.... More

You have been very successful with the girls -- what's your rule in m...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 43:139 (Feb. 11, 1904).

As they go flying along / Copyright 1907 by Tom M. Phillips.

Photograph showing an affectionate woman and man driving an early Oldsmobile automobile. H103624 U.S. Copyright Office. Proof of lantern slide to accompany the song, "In my merry Oldsmobile."

Mating time / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a young man and a young woman kissing and their reflection in the full moon in the background, also shows frogs, rabbits, birds, and mushrooms as couples, and two trees as silhouettes of a yo... More

Two's company - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 64:331 (Aug. 27, 1914).

Soldiers and their sweethearts during World War I

Photograph shows two Austro-Hungarian soldiers standing with two women. J208887 U.S. Copyright Office.

De flowers end de singin' mek de gentlemins swell up

(DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Her First Marrying" by Una Hunt, Scribner's magazine, 58:245 (Aug. 1915).

An Arch encounter - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

What I mean is, how would it look --

Gift; Ernest Fuhr estate; (DLC/PP-1934:0111). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Selling Miss Minerva" by Earl Derr Biggers, Saturday evening post, 194:10 (Feb... More

"Cradle snatchers" Cradle snatching! at Pickering Park Playhouse.

Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Cradle Snatchers" at the Pickering Park Playhouse, San Bernardino, Calif., showing an old woman holding a man in her arms next to a cradle. Work Projects Admi... More

Pride and prejudice,

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

John McCormack concert - A drawing 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).

Toyonobu Ishikawa - Sanogawa ichimatsu to segawa kikunojō no aiaigasa

Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: vertical Oban Benizuri-e. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

The Tarrytown widow a big comedy success.

C252450 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The same old game! Simple but neat! Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & N.Y." Direction, D.W. Truss & Co. N.Y. no. 7753. Forms part of: Theat... More

The singing comedian, Andrew Mack in the The last of the Rohans by Ram...

Caption: The lovers. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Management, Rich & Harris. N.Y. no. 8553. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

The first parting / designed and drawn on stone by M.E.D. Brown ; his ...

Print shows a young woman with her arms around a young man's shoulders, his right arm around her waist, as they gaze longingly at each other at the moment of separation and departure. 265 U.S. Copyright Office.... More

Company shocked at a lady getting up to ring the bell / B., Esq, del.,...

A violent disturbance in a breakfast parlor. A woman stands to ring the bell-pull while the five men at the table react in horror, stumbling and knocking over items on the table as they attempt to stop her. The... More

Company shocked at a lady getting up to ring the bell / B., Esq, del.,...

A violent disturbance in a breakfast parlor. A woman stands to ring the bell-pull while the five men at the table react in horror, stumbling and knocking over items on the table as they attempt to stop her. The... More

The gay Lothario - Public domain portrait drawing

A homely, elderly man dressed in fashionable clothing ogles a pretty young woman standing opposite him, with her hands in a large muff. Inscribed above image: I am Informed Madam, your present protector is an O... More

The Rustler's reformation, Movie Poster

Motion picture poster for "The rustler's reformation" shows cowboy with arm around woman. Copyright 1913 by Selig Polyscope Co. A Selig western drama.

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

Captain Chaim comedy in three acts

Public domain scan of Jewish life play, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Puck magazine cover - Both satisfied / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows a female figure labeled "Rep. Party" trying to choose from among three suitors labeled "McKinley, Reed, [and] Harrison"; another female figure labeled "Dem. Party" is walking in the background with ... More

Yatsushi chūshingura shichidanme, Isoda Koryūsai - Ukiyo e print

Print shows a man looking up at a woman standing on a balcony looking down at him. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: Hashirae-ba... More

Nidanme, Utagawa Kuniyasu, Forty Seven Rōnin

Print shows Rikiya, with sword and fan, standing next to Konami, kneeling on the floor, offering him a cup of tea. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists... More

Engaged man sings ... Dearest wilt thou then as now

Man seated by woman near window, and another man looking in the window with astonished look. Dated on stone.

[Sparrow talking to coy female sparrow]

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

[Angry male sparrow with female gesturing to other bird]

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."

Her smile dispelled all gloom - Public domain dedication image

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "From Pignapoke," Life, 7:286 (May 20, 1886).