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From the London Stock Exchange to revelling with harlots, a waiter's journey through time captured in illustrations

Background imageWaiter Collection: Christmas eve in a parisian restaurant, ca 1900 (Illustration)

Christmas eve in a parisian restaurant, ca 1900 (Illustration)
7422817 Christmas eve in a parisian restaurant, ca 1900 (Illustration) by Tempestini, Petro (fl.1900); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Christmas eve in a parisian restaurant)

Background imageWaiter Collection: Isle of Wight Guesthouse - Occupants and Staff

Isle of Wight Guesthouse - Occupants and Staff
The guests and some of the staff of an unamed Guesthouse. The sign on the right of the doorway reads: Orders received for Meguyers Omnibus which suggests this photograph was possibly taken

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Ivy, 1946

The Ivy, 1946
Illustration of the interior of the original Ivy restaurant in West Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden. Famously frequented by the great and the good

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Coffee-House Politicians, 1772 (engraving)

The Coffee-House Politicians, 1772 (engraving)
GHL430731 The Coffee-House Politicians, 1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); height: 17 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Summer Palace restaurant in Sale, Manchester, this restaurant is 15 years old

The Summer Palace restaurant in Sale, Manchester, this restaurant is 15 years old, 2nd July 1992

Background imageWaiter Collection: Martin Wilson of Wallsend serves free tea and coffee to first class passengers

Martin Wilson of Wallsend serves free tea and coffee to first class passengers on the East Coast Rail Line on 20th November 1995

Background imageWaiter Collection: Brian Beacher of Whitley Bay and Graham Lamb (right) of Gosforth on 21st September 1985

Brian Beacher of Whitley Bay and Graham Lamb (right) of Gosforth on 21st September 1985. They are both going to work on the new British Rail Pullman

Background imageWaiter Collection: Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Inreior

Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Inreior
The Interior of Le Ciel - Montmartre, Paris Cabaret Nightclub. The Cabaret du Ciel (Cabaret of Heaven) was an early version of modern theme restaurants

Background imageWaiter Collection: Travelling Salesman failing to keep his expenses down

Travelling Salesman failing to keep his expenses down
A travelling Salesman (for Sweatem, Grand & Co.) is spectacularly failing to keep his expenses down! He is piling through the whiskey, occupying a private room

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Duval Restaurant on the Quai de Billy, Paris, 1889

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

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Toulon Opera House, Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Toulon Opera House, Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageWaiter Collection: Cafe in the old town of Capri, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

Cafe in the old town of Capri, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

Background imageWaiter Collection: Europe, Italy, Rome. A restaurant on the piazza Navona prepares for the guests of the day

Europe, Italy, Rome. A restaurant on the piazza Navona prepares for the guests of the day

Background imageWaiter Collection: A waiter carries a tray with drinks at the terrace of a restaurant in downtown Malaga

A waiter carries a tray with drinks at the terrace of a restaurant in downtown Malaga, southern Spain January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Background imageWaiter Collection: Restaurant in the Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Restaurant in the Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Background imageWaiter Collection: Tapas bar in Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Tapas bar in Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageWaiter Collection: South America, Peru, Cusco, a waiter carrying a tray with a cocktail to a room in

South America, Peru, Cusco, a waiter carrying a tray with a cocktail to a room in the Orient-Express Monasterio hotel, housed in a former Spanish convent (MR) (PR)

Background imageWaiter Collection: South America, Peru, Cusco, Marriott hotel, a waiter at the colonial era bar of the

South America, Peru, Cusco, Marriott hotel, a waiter at the colonial era bar of the hotel which is housed in a former Spanish convent (MR)

Background imageWaiter Collection: India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, The Table restaurant, view along the bar

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, The Table restaurant, view along the bar

Background imageWaiter Collection: spa1962 bw neg pro 007 edited-1

spa1962 bw neg pro 007 edited-1
spa_bw_neg_pro_ 007

Background imageWaiter Collection: Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900

Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable
IMPERIALISM CARTOON, c1900. Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable imperialist appetite, as President William McKinley, at right

Background imageWaiter Collection: SLOTH ONTREE DELIVERY

SLOTH ONTREE DELIVERY
Adam Lawless

Background imageWaiter Collection: Waiter

Waiter
Vision Grasp Art

Background imageWaiter Collection: Advert, Gaymer's Cyder

Advert, Gaymer's Cyder

Background imageWaiter Collection: C'est comme Ca que tu as surveille le ragout?

C'est comme Ca que tu as surveille le ragout?
An illustration of a woman wearing an elaborate hat, thrusting her shoulders forward in rage at a quivering waiter, causing him to spill his plates, saying Is that how you watched the stew

Background imageWaiter Collection: L'Offre Et La Demande

L'Offre Et La Demande
This illustration, titled Supply and Demand shows a large gentleman having dinner at a fine restaurant, with a lady opposite, a red coated waiter is standing between

Background imageWaiter Collection: Caricature illustration of waiter juggling bottle of Bollinger

Caricature illustration of waiter juggling bottle of Bollinger, with 4 diners hiding at their table, by G E Studdy, Captioned, Neck or Nothing

Background imageWaiter Collection: Various types of pasta offered by Gerardo di Nola, of Napoli Date: 1940

Various types of pasta offered by Gerardo di Nola, of Napoli Date: 1940

Background imageWaiter Collection: 3671387

3671387

Background imageWaiter Collection: A Cafe on the Place du Theatre-Francais, c. 1877-78 (pastel on canvas)

A Cafe on the Place du Theatre-Francais, c. 1877-78 (pastel on canvas)
GLS518 A Cafe on the Place du Theatre-Francais, c.1877-78 (pastel on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 32.4x45.7 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageWaiter Collection: Night, 1926 (oil on canvas)

Night, 1926 (oil on canvas)
MAN62999 Night, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); 63.3x76 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageWaiter Collection: Cafe Parisien (Bal Tabarin), (oil on canvas)

Cafe Parisien (Bal Tabarin), (oil on canvas)
1196569 Cafe Parisien (Bal Tabarin), (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Ludovic-Rodolphe (1878-1952); 46.2x55.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageWaiter Collection: Restaurant Mille Colonnes (w/c on paper)

Restaurant Mille Colonnes (w/c on paper)
471269 Restaurant Mille Colonnes (w/c on paper) by Israels, Isaac (1865-1934); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel)

The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel)
3470219 The Peasant Wedding. after 1616 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 69.9x105.2 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Background imageWaiter Collection: service is coming soon

service is coming soon
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageWaiter Collection: Dans une taverne (In a tavern) - Peinture de Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezubov (Nicolas Sinezouboff)

Dans une taverne (In a tavern) - Peinture de Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezubov (Nicolas Sinezouboff) (1891-1956)
FIA5345315 Dans une taverne (In a tavern) - Peinture de Nikolai Vladimirovich Sinezubov (Nicolas Sinezouboff) (1891-1956), huile sur toile, 1919 - Art russe, 20e siecle

Background imageWaiter Collection: Chicken, wing or leg (colour litho)

Chicken, wing or leg (colour litho)
7151007 Chicken, wing or leg (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWaiter Collection: Saucy waitress or maid (colour litho)

Saucy waitress or maid (colour litho)
7150915 Saucy waitress or maid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWaiter Collection: Advertising for Cacao karstel, 1890 (lithograph)

Advertising for Cacao karstel, 1890 (lithograph)
2904168 Advertising for Cacao karstel, 1890 (lithograph) by Caspel, Johann Georg van (1870-1928); (add.info.: Cocoa advertising poster created by Johann Georg van Caspel); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageWaiter Collection: The canteen (colour engraving)

The canteen (colour engraving)
1731034 The canteen (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: The canteen)

Background imageWaiter Collection: The Supper, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet

The Supper, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Supper, 1787-93

Background imageWaiter Collection: Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon

Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon
Les Gourmands, 1780-1820

Background imageWaiter Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She wrote her letter while Jim was in shy... 1890

The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She wrote her letter while Jim was in shy... 1890. Creator: W Small
The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She wrote her letter while Jim was in shy confabulation with the waiter, 1890

Background imageWaiter Collection: Le bon directeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)

Le bon directeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101398 Le bon directeur. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bon directeur)



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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.