Discreet Collection

Discreet Bread Bin
A curtain hung across a disused kitchen range is a discreet way to store your bread in its bread bin. Date: 1930s

Young couple feels caught after a clandestine meeting on the mountain pasture, 1899, Austria, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 2 people, adult female, adult woman, adults, affection, alm, alp, alpine farming, alpine meadow, alpine pasture, alpine pasture farming, alpine pastures, assembly, captured

Lord Donoughmore (colour litho)
613650 Lord Donoughmore (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Donoughmore, A most discreet under secretary drawn for the first time)

The Earl of Donoughmore (colour litho)
612723 The Earl of Donoughmore (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Donoughmore)

A very wise and discreet man (litho)
5224703 A very wise and discreet man (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very wise and discreet man)

How the discreet, delicate, and virtuous Diddlesex Dogberries are shocked by the people out of doors (engraving)
610379 How the discreet, delicate, and virtuous Diddlesex Dogberries are shocked by the people out of doors (engraving) by English School

Billet-doux, 1897 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3050867 Billet-doux, 1897 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); 27x34.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Female figure used by women to describe their ills to the doctor (ivory)
XBP236189 Female figure used by women to describe their ills to the doctor (ivory) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: to preserve dignity)

Discreet You Count Me pair 1789 Augustin de Saint-Aubin
At Least Be Discreet and You May Count on Me (pair), 1789. Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736-1807). Etching and engraving; sheet: 38.5 x 27.9 cm (15 3/16 x 11 in.); platemark

Discreet 1789 Augustin de Saint-Aubin French
At Least Be Discreet, 1789. Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736-1807). Etching and engraving; sheet: 38.5 x 27.9 cm (15 3/16 x 11 in.); platemark: 36.6 x 26.6 cm (14 7/16 x 10 1/2 in.)

Perfume label, Soyons Discrets, Paris
Perfume label in art deco style, Soyons Discrets, Lorenzy-Palanca, Paris. Date: circa 1930s

WW2 Poster -- be discreet
You may be a walking RAF - but don t let everyone know it! Be discreet! Colour lithograph by Sgt Norman Tiger Harrison, Royal Corps of Signals, India

Au Moins Soyez Discret Discreet 1789 Etching
Artokoloro

The Private Conversation, 1904 (oil on canvas)
XIR63428 The Private Conversation, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 69x49 cm; J. Kugel Collection, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Albert Besnard, Discreet (Discrete), French, 1849-1934, 1900, etching in black on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper

The Witness Who Would Rather Not Say by H. M. Bateman
A glamorous woman in the witness stand at a court hearing, keeps her own counsel, much to the delight of the judge and others present. See picture number 10636972 for the partner to this image

Setting The Ball Rolling
A young lady accidently drops her ball of wool prompting a handsome young man to retrieve it

Riding in Hyde Park
London characters: the GROOM accompanies his mistress to Rotten Row in Hyde Park, to make sure she doesn t come to any harm by falling off or being molested by strangers

Tunic Dress by Doucet
Column like tunic dress by Doucet: the over-skirt caught up at the back with roses & ornamented wih pendants

Country Road of Future
This is what country roads will be like in a few years time - the entire leangth of the road is lit by discreet lighting

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"Unveiling the Art of Discretion: A Journey Through Time" Step into a world where secrets were whispered and hidden in plain sight. From the discreet bread bin that concealed forbidden desires to a clandestine meeting on an enchanting mountain pasture, Austria in 1899, we delve into the allure of discretion. In this historic digital reproduction of an original 19th-century print, witness a young couple caught in the throes of their forbidden love. Their stolen moments evoke both excitement and trepidation as they navigate society's watchful eyes. Lord Donoughmore emerges from a color litho, embodying elegance and subtlety. His refined demeanor hints at his ability to keep confidences close to his chest. Similarly, "A very wise and discreet man" appears through lithography, reminding us of the power held by those who possess such qualities. Meanwhile, Diddlesex Dogberries find themselves shocked by the audacity displayed outside their delicate bubble. The engraving captures their virtuous nature being tested by a world filled with scandalous behavior. Billet-doux takes center stage in 1897 as pencil & watercolor on paper immortalizes these intimate expressions of affection. These handwritten notes serve as vessels for unspoken emotions - carefully crafted words meant only for one's beloved. An ivory female figure becomes a silent messenger between women seeking solace from doctors during times when discussing personal ailments was deemed improper or taboo. This discreet method allowed them to communicate without judgment or shame. Soyons Discrets perfume label transports us to Paris, where fragrances became symbols of subtle seduction. The artistry behind this label invites you to embrace your inner mystery while leaving others intrigued by your scent. During World War II, posters reminded citizens to be discreet with sensitive information that could jeopardize national security—a reminder that even small acts can have significant consequences during tumultuous times.