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Poster advertising Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. 1886 (colour litho)
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Poster advertising Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. 1886 (colour litho)
NYH189013 Poster advertising Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. 1886 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23356088
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Cafe Cafeteria Chaos Coffee House Customer Drinker Frantic Hurried Locomotive Platform Railroad Refreshment Restaurant Rush Service Steam Engine Stool Train Station Travellers Victorian Costume Voyager Waiter Daily Life Scene Fast Food
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This vibrant and bustling print captures the essence of daily life in 1886, as captured by the American School of the 19th century. The poster advertises the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. , a popular establishment during that era. Set against a backdrop of a train station, chaos ensues as hurried travellers rush to catch their trains. The scene is filled with activity - steam engines billow smoke, workers scurry about, and customers anxiously await their refreshments. Amidst this frenzy, a Victorian-style cafe stands prominently, offering respite to weary voyagers. Stools are occupied by patrons eagerly sipping on hot beverages served by waiters donning caricature-like uniforms. The atmosphere exudes an air of frantic energy as people from all walks of life gather in this coffee house turned cafeteria. It serves as both a meeting point for friends bidding farewell or reuniting after long journeys. In just ten minutes, these travellers find solace in warm drinks before embarking on their adventures once again. This snapshot into history showcases not only the importance of railway travel but also how fast food establishments played an integral role in society's daily routine. As we gaze upon this image from Bridgeman Images' collection at New-York Historical Society, we are transported back to an era where time was precious and every moment counted - even for something as simple as enjoying refreshments amidst the chaos of train stations.
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