Waiter Collection (#14)

Dining Out Nothing Waiter Attributed London Stereoscopic
Dining Out, and Nothing for the Waiter; Attributed to London Stereoscopic Company (active 1854 - 1890); about 1860; Hand colored Albumen silver print

Razor clams on a plate in a restaurant; boston massachusetts usa

The Oldest Italian Cafe In Piazza San Marco; Venice, Veneto, Italy

The Duval Restaurant on the Quai de Billy, Paris, 1889. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited, 4 Stationers Hall Court, London, 1889

British Rail dining car, with waiter serving a passenger. Date: circa 1970s

Menu card, Sundae Tea Rooms, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), offering fragrant Ceylon Tea, delicious ice creams and sundaes, iced fruit drinks, fancy cakes, dainty sandwiches, etc. Date: circa 1930

Myers Inn and Liquor Store, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
Myers Planters Punch Inn and Liquor Store, Sugar Wharf, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: circa 1938

Duke and Duchess of York at Sports Club, Mombasa, Kenya
Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) take tea at the Mombasa Sports Club, Kenya, East Africa. 1924

Tanzania, Dar es Salaam - Emperor Hotel (Kaiserhof), Waiter
Tanzania, Dar es Salaam - Emperor Hotel (Kaiserhof), A young waiter carrying a large glass of something interesting... Date: circa 1908

Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Dining Room with waiting staff, Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: 1908

The Epicure who detected a Minnow by H. M. Bateman
The Epicure Who Detected a Minnow in the Whitebait by H. M. Batemen. An arrogant diner, irate to discover a minnow amongst his plate of whitebait, demands the ma e d rectifies the situation

Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan
Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte as maitre d, with Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as chefs, at the Savoy Dining Room. Opening the new shop -- it is wonderful what may be done by enterprise and Patience

Cartoon, Waking up Germania, WW1
Cartoon, Waking up Germania. After the war, Madame Germania must pay the bill for all the damage she has done. The waiter is a macabre, thin man with a skull for his head. Date: 1918

Advert for Mappin Brothers solid silver items 1895
Selection of decorative items available from Mappin Brothers in Regent Street. 1895

Cafe D Orsay or Les Trois Freres Provencaux, Paris 1840
Interior of Les Trois Freres Provencaux Restaurant circa 1840

Le garcon de cafe, Paris 1850
Parisian men and women being served in a coffeehouse. 1850

Dining room, Pen Mar Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Dining room with smart waiters in attendance, Pen Mar Park, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1910

Queue de Luxe, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Queue de Luxe (Luxury Queue), with upper class people waiting for a bus, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Affront from the Rear by Charles Crombie
A British officer, enjoying a meal in a restaurant is alarmed by the shadow of a fruit bowl being carried by a waiter. Date: 1915

Le Cafe - Au Printemps by W. S. Hutton
A scene in 1920s Paris showing the smart patrons of a cafe enjoying the spring sunshine at outdoor tables. A waiter can be seen balancing a number of drinks on a tray

Cafe Royal, London, 1912 (oil on canvas)
XIR33763 Cafe Royal, London, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 137.5x113.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Punch Grassot Available in all the Best Cafes

26 October 1937 Out with the R. A. (Woolwich) Draghounds Captain L. Bolton, master of the R
26 October 1937 Out with the R.A. (Woolwich) Draghounds Captain L. Bolton, master of the R.A. (Woolwich) Draghunt, takes a stirrup cup at their first meet of the season at Prattsbottom

Woman on terrace of cafe in Paris 1950s

HOTEL DINING ROOM, D. C. Scene in a hotel dining room, Washington, D. C
HOTEL DINING ROOM, D.C. Scene in a hotel dining room, Washington, D.C.: wood engraving after a sketch by Randolph Caldecott, 1886

The Florence Restaurant, Rupert Street, London W1, Proprietor L Azario. Showing a Renaissance style waiter in a rich Italian setting. Inside are dinner and supper menus for 19 November 1903

Papagayo Room, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, USA
Al Williams world famous Papagayo Room in the Fairmont Hotel, Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, USA, where the best Mexican food was served -- would the parrots pass a health inspection today

Head Work! by W. Heath Robinson
A new machine (adopted by some of our first class restaurants) for putting the head on a glass of stout. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

Barclays lager advert for light or dark

Restaurant and The Abbey Church Of Saint Lucia, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Zambia, Livingstone. The River Club - Johnson, one of the waiters

The Plettenberg - beach lunch, Keurboom Beach

A bellboy pushes the luggage trolley through the Hotel entrance

Balcony, Kwandwe Lodge

Breakfast laid in the open-fronted dining room at Sabuk

Bush breakfast from Elsas Kopje

Karavomilos Lake Taverna, Kefalonia, Greece

Dining car on the Orient Express, c1885. Wood engraving published Paris. (Colorised black and white print)

La Grande Salle Du Cafe Americain, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Breakfast Room, Roosevelt Hotel, New York City, 1924. Named in honour of US President Theodore Roosevelt, New Yorks Roosevelt Hotel opened on 22 September 1924

In the brasserie, Hotel de l Europe, Leicester Square, London c1903 (1903). The Grand Hotel and Brasserie de l Europe, on the north side of Leicester Square was designed by Walter Lawrence Emden

Bank Holiday, 1912 (1935). Artist: William Strang
Bank Holiday, 1912 (1935). After the painting by William Strang, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 23. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

The Cafe Royal, London, 1912. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Cafe Royal, London, 1912. From The Studio Volume 105 [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1933]

Havana Club Rum, Private Bar, Havana, Cuba, c1900s

La Bouquetiere Garcon Cafetiere, c18th century, (1903). Artist: Jean-Pierre Houel
La Bouquetiere Garcon Cafetier, by Houel de Rouen, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

The Restaurant Claridges, c19th century, (1905). Artist: Max Cowper
The Restaurant Claridges, c19th century. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

Doux Souvenir de Fontainebleau, 1886 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Doux Souvenir de Fontainebleau, 1886 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Passengers dining room, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built

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From the London Stock Exchange to revelling with harlots, a waiter's journey through time captured in illustrations. 🎩✨ Intriguingly, the Stock Jobbers Pitches at the London Stock Exchange witnessed not only financial transactions but also waiters gracefully serving amidst bustling traders. Step into William Heath Robinson's whimsical world as his illustration showcases a bear waiter, adding an element of surprise and playfulness to any dining experience. Travel back to 1735 and witness the consequences of revelry in 'A Rake's Progress, ' where a mischievous waiter joins in merriment with lively harlots. The majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin takes flight, carrying waiters aboard its galley. A testament to their adaptability across various settings and eras. Uncover hidden treasures within the Champagne Hoard as waiters delicately pour bubbly elixirs for guests' delight – epitomizing elegance and sophistication. Transport yourself to 1850s Parisian cafes, where garçons de café effortlessly serve patrons with charm and grace that has become synonymous with French culture. Breaking barriers of racial stereotypes, a black waiter proudly presents Thanksgiving turkey - showcasing diversity and inclusivity even during festive occasions. Embark on a nostalgic train journey aboard Buffet Car No 9631 from circa 1934. Waiters skillfully navigate crowded aisles while ensuring passengers are well-fed on their travels. Silhouettes intertwine as headwaiters orchestrate seamless dining experiences – their presence symbolizes professionalism and attention to detail in fine establishments worldwide. Witness an unexpected twist when 'The Girl who ordered a glass of milk at the Cafe Royal' challenges conventions by opting for simplicity amidst opulence - reminding us that every guest is unique. Experience luxury firsthand within GWR First Class Sleeper Car from 1946; attentive waiters catered to travelers' needs throughout long journeys - a testament to their dedication.