Lunchtime Collection

One of the Famly - a horse joins a family meal
One of the Family by Frederick George Cotman (original in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). Cotman painted this romantic scene of rustic domestic life at the Black Boy Inn at Hurley on Thames

Chefs eating lunch at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380765 Chefs eating lunch at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Manchester, England - Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, England - the busy Piccadilly Street and Piccadilly Gardens showing shop fronts, cars, and businesses. circa 1910s

Lloyds Coffee House, London. 1798

Lunch in China, c.1910 (print)
7293345 Lunch in China, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A lunch in China. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (b/w photo)
8655527 Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho)
8677804 Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant customer impatient for his meal)

Lofthouse Park Camp: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden (b/w photo)
8670231 Lofthouse Park Camp: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden)

New Zealand, 1890s: After Lunch (b/w photo)
8662701 New Zealand, 1890s: After Lunch (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Lunch)

U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo)
UIG5446713 U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo).

The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790171 The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wheat : from the harvest to the bread, in France early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

A gaucho roasting a piece of beef (b/w photo)
8635674 A gaucho roasting a piece of beef (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gaucho roasting a piece of beef)

Bill from the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving)
8677652 Bill from the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill for lunch at the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon)

The Land of Freedom (litho)
8663502 The Land of Freedom (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Freedom)

Serviettes: The Lunch (b/w photo)
8643669 Serviettes: The Lunch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lunch)

Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)
8630575 Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving)
8672814 Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XV, King of France: the royal lunch)

Lunch in Fleet Street, London (b/w photo)
8676177 Lunch in Fleet Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch in Fleet Street, London)

The staff of Punch at table, 1895 (b/w photo)
8675767 The staff of Punch at table, 1895 (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The staff of Punch at table, 1895)

Charcoal colliers, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676034 Charcoal colliers, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charcoal colliers, Sussex)

A mother feeding her toddler in a high chair, 1850
3478202 A mother feeding her toddler in a high chair, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother feeding her toddler in a high chair. Illustrated by Miriam Kerns)

An Artistic Centre Buffet in the "Rose du Barry" Restaurant, Hotel Cecil, London (b/w photo)
8628322 An Artistic Centre Buffet in the "Rose du Barry" Restaurant, Hotel Cecil, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Royal Table Spread in the Jungle (b/w photo)
8628318 A Royal Table Spread in the Jungle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Royal Table Spread in the Jungle)

Knife, Knock, Lance, Latch, Lathe, Learn, Lunch, Match, Moose, Mount, Mount, Mourn (engraving)
8650017 Knife, Knock, Lance, Latch, Lathe, Learn, Lunch, Match, Moose, Mount, Mount, Mourn (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife, Knock, Lance)

Restaurant customer toasting the chef (chromolitho)
8677762 Restaurant customer toasting the chef (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant customer toasting the chef)

The street life
Alex Ogazzi

American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876. Convicts complying with a...regulation to be observed after the dismissal of the guests from that monotonous repast

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Tiffin in the Jungle...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Tiffin in the Jungle, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in...the Terai, or forest wilderness, on the frontier of Nepaul

American Sketches: Blackwell's Island Penitentiary, New York - Dining-Room, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Sketches: Blackwell's Island Penitentiary, New York - Dining-Room, 1876. Blackwell's Island is the locality of several different institutions, besides the House of Correction

American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Prison Life, Blackwell's Island, New York: Dinner-Time, 1876....the inmates, who are here treated with compulsory hospitality

"The Mid-Day Meal" - painted by H. B. Willis - from the Exhibition of the National Institution, 1856. Engraving of a painting. "The Mid-day Meal" of Mr

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 3, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 3, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Council of National Defense Headquarters Under Construction, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Council of National Defense Headquarters Under Construction, Washington DC, 1917. African American workers on flat-bed truck

Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California. The nursery school for migrant children is conducted in camp under nursery school teachers trained by WPA (Work Projects Administration)

Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime, near Radstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime. Near Radstown, Texas

Cotton pickers lunchtime, near Corpus Christi, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton pickers lunchtime. Near Corpus Christi, Texas

Longshoremen's lunch hour, San Francisco waterfront, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Longshoremen's lunch hour. San Francisco waterfront. California

Lunchtime for the peach pickers, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for the peach pickers. Muscella, Georgia

Georgia peach pickers eating, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Georgia peach pickers eating. Muscella, Georgia

Lunchtime for these Georgia peach pickers, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for these Georgia peach pickers. They earn seventy-five cents a day in the orchards. Muscella, Georgia

Background for Hightstown project photographs, Seventh Avenue and West 28th Street, New York, 1936
Background for Hightstown project photographs. Seventh Avenue and West 28th Street, New York. Garment workers leave the factories for noon hour. [Street vendor selling razor blades]

Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California. The nursery school for migrant children is conducted in camp under nursery school teachers trained by WPA (Work Projects Administration)

Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lunchtime for young migrants at Shafter Camp, California. The nursery school for migrant children is conducted in camp under nursery school teachers trained by WPA (Work Projects Administration)

Peach picker, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Peach picker. Muscella, Georgia

The First of September - the Luncheon - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The First of September - the Luncheon - drawn by Duncan, 1850. A shooting party, resting from a grateful toil, has betaken itself to the russet shelter of an ancient beech

Women workers at Cadbury factory, Bournville, Birmingham
Women workers at lunchtime at the Cadburys Cocoa and Chocolate Factory, Bournville, Birmingham. 1898

Interior of workmens canteen at North Eastern marine Engineering Co. at Wallsend. 1st February 1930

Oysters and wine, a traditional lunch combination in Whitstable, Kent, England

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"Lunchtime: A Moment of Connection and Nourishment Across Time and Cultures" One of the Family - As the sun shines brightly, a horse joins in on a family meal, reminding us that lunchtime is not just for humans but also an opportunity for all creatures to come together. Chefs Eating Lunch at Sherry's Restaurant, New York, 1902 - In this captivating silver gelatin print, we catch a glimpse of culinary masters taking their well-deserved break amidst the hustle and bustle of one of New York's renowned establishments. Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, England - Amidst the vibrant cityscape, people gather during lunchtime to enjoy moments of respite in this bustling urban oasis. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, there is always time for nourishment and relaxation. Lloyd's Coffee House, London - Steeped in history and tradition, Lloyd's Coffee House was once a hub where merchants gathered during lunch breaks to discuss business deals. This iconic spot reminds us that lunch can be more than just food; it can be an opportunity for networking and collaboration. Oysters and Wine in Whitstable - In picturesque Kent county lies Whitstable—a place where locals have long cherished oysters paired with fine wine as their traditional midday indulgence. This combination exemplifies how diverse flavors can harmonize into something truly exquisite during lunchtime. Women Workers at Cadbury Factory - At Bournville's Cadbury factory in Birmingham stands a testament to women power. During their well-deserved break from hard work on the production line, these remarkable women share laughter over shared meals—showcasing camaraderie forged through daily lunches. Interior of Workmen's Canteen at North Eastern Marine Engineering Co. , Wallsend – Within these walls lies more than just sustenance; it holds stories of laborers finding solace among colleagues while enjoying hearty meals during their much-needed reprieve.