On with the waltz but let it be proper : The gentleman should never grip the lady's hand in this fashion

Illustration depicting the improper way for a man to hold a woman's hand during a waltz. Accompanies an article where Georgie Mahrer, Viennese actor and dancer, explains proper waltz postures.

Publication date: 1909-04-11

Size: 15 x 8 cm

Publisher: Tribune Company

Print type: color

Language:

• English

Subject(s):

• Etiquette--1900-1910
• Waltz-1900-1910

Genre(s):

• Illustrations

Type(s):

• still image
• text

Copyright(s):

• These materials are either in the public domain, according to U.S. copyright law, or permission has been obtained from rights owners. The digital version and supplementary materials are available for all educational uses worldwide.

Is part of:

• The Janet A. Ginsburg Chicago Tribune Image Collection

Source(s):

• Chicago Sunday Tribune (April 11, 1909), Part 7/Special Features, p. 6

Format(s):

• application/pdf
• image/jpeg