Courtship

Scope note

Endeavors to gain the attention, favor, or affection of another being, usually with the intent of establishing a relationship of further intimacy or marriage; the period during which such activities take place.

This term has 11 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Motif
Activity
Concept

Getty AAT term number

3000250452

Broader Terms used

Term used for

courting
wooing

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

L'Arbre d'Amour

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Sailor courting a Girl

Maker(s)

Production: Hannong factory (Possibly)

Lady and Gentleman in an Arbour

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

Courtship

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified factory

Courtship

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified factory
John Walton (Possibly)

The Lovers

Maker(s)

Factory: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

The Lovers

Maker(s)

Factory: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

Courtship

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified factory
John Walton (Possibly)

Perswaition

Maker(s)

Potter: Walton, John

La Fête au Château

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Modeller: Falconet, Etienne Maurice

Sailor courting a Girl

Maker(s)

Production: Hannong factory (Possibly)

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