COLLECTION NAME:
Illustrations from Life
Record
Title:
Innocent Old Lady: I hear a great deal about this tango tea nowadays...
Description:
Slightly smaller than quarter page cartoon. The caption says "Innocent Old Lady: I hear a great deal about this tango tea nowadays. How much is it a pound?" The world was becoming more cosmopolitan in 1913, and new dances were being introduced from various countries. One of the preferred venues to introduce people to new dances was the afternoon tea dance. Tea, coffee, and sometimes champagne were served, and guests would socialize and learn the dance. The most scandalous of these new dances was the Tango. The Pope and numerous clergy came out stating it should be banned, but it was very popular and the will of the people prevailed. Most issues of Life had a theme that was introduced by the cover and reflected throughout the issue. While no official titled them for this issue, the cover illustration is of Santa checking the Bad Boys list.
Subject:
Caricatures and cartoons
Subject:
Periodicals -- Illustrations
Subject:
Wit and humor in art
Date:
12/25/1913
Type:
Still Image
Extent:
9 1/2 x 11 inches
Format/Medium:
Cartoons (Humor)
Format/Medium:
Illustrations (layout features)
Source:
Life, in Jen Library Archives and Special Collections, Savannah College of Art and Design.
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Identifier:
Volume 62, number 1626, page 1162.
