Etiquettessen

With apologies to the puhlishers of a recent book on how to behave

"The bridegroom is doing something entirely contrary to the best social usages. He already has a wife in Rochester."

"This man can never win the respect and admiration of others by such behavior. His doctor has given him strict orders not to eat meat."

"He has just said to this woman, 'Well, Edith, and how are all the folks?' Her name is Bessie."

"These young men ought to be working."

"Anyone could see at a glance that this man is not used to social functions. He thinks the orchestra is playing a waltz."

"This young man is revealing his lack of knowledge of what is correct. He has never been introduced to these two ladies."

Herbert Roth (d. 1953), from Life, 1922.

EMBARRASSED WIFE: You'll have to excuse him, sir, it's the first time he's ever been run over.

Gardner Rea (1892–1966), from Life, 1929.

Lawrence Fellows (1885–1964), drawing for tire advertisement, 1921.

John Held, Jr. (1889–1958), spot drawings for magazines, 1920s.

A View of the Boat-Races

John Held, Jr. (1889–1958), from Life, 1928.

Russell Patterson (1896–1977), from Life, 1927 (top) and 1929 (bottom).

"Can I show you anything, sir?"

Russell Patterson (1896–1977), from Life, 1929.

Steele Savage (active 1920s), illustrations for Mademoiselle de Maupin, ca. 1925.

Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), illustrations for Candide, 1928.

Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), illustration for Voyaging, 1924.

Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), "Madonna and Child," 1922.