Waiter Collection (page 21)

A French cafe scene. " Small street jobs"

The fashionable restaurant du Boeuf
The fashionable bull restaurant. 1792. Patrons make small talk whilst waiting for their meal. 1792

French humour. Fish preparing to eat a man. " I can assure you it exists in the air."

The Bill Met With Strong Opposition
Parliamentary Notes illustrated - The Bill Met With Strong Opposition! Date: circa 1905

Ladies Army and Navy Club
Scene at the Ladies Army and Navy Club, at St. Jamess Place, looking out onto Green Park with a garden of its own and a balcony dining place

Weather Reports - Glass Falling - Storms Expected! A careless waiter with poor tray technique allows a glass of liquor to fall down the front of a smart gentlemans waistcoat

The Pioneer by Pjzeska
A confident young woman of the pre-WWI era, nonchalantly smokes a cigarette at a restaurant table, ignoring the shocked expressions of her fellow diners and male waiter. Date: 1930

Standard Bread Campaign
The story of the Standard Bread Campaign began in 1880 when Mary Anne Yates Corkling (using the name May Yates) formed the Bread Reform League

Advert for Yardleys Old English Lavender, with a couple sitting down for an evening meal, while the waiter is lighting up a mans cigar. 1927

Faenza, Italy - Loggiato Podesta
Faenza, Italy - Stalls under the arches of the Loggiato of the Palazzo Podesta on the Piazza del Popolo Date: circa 1910s

Fourpaws Cafe
A dog waiter serves a cup of tea to a female cat customer at the Fourpaws Cafe. Date: early 1930s

Drinks on the Terrace
A waiter serves drinks to people sitting on the shady terrace of the Fort Burt Hotel, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, West Indies. Date: late 1960s

Fashionable lady in an outfit by Philippe et Gaston, in blue serge with darker blue crepe, and a matching two-tone hat. 1924

Three evening dresses by Doeuillet and Beer

National, Copenhagen
Three gentlemen are offered a freshly wiped table by a waiter in the gallery of the National, Copenhagen. Date: 1884

After Party / Asleep 1911
A waiter starts to clear things away, while all the guests seem to have fallen asleep or passed out... Date: 1911

Wine Waiter Pours Red
The wine waiter pours out the red wine Date: 1878

Waiter Uncorking Bottle
A waiter with neatly combed hair and sideburns trying to pull a cork out of a bottle of wine Date: 19th century

Food and Drink / Wine
A wine waiter pours out wine in a restaurant 1878

Absinthe drinkers in a Paris cafe
Absinthe drinkers (Verlaine and his companions) in a Paris cafe. Date: 1907

Waiter pouring wine on wine estate at sunset, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

NEW YORK CITY RESTAURANT. A restaurant on the Bowery, New York City, c1905. Oil over a photograph

SILENT FILM STILL: DANCING. Llyod Hamilton in a scene from Waiting

SILENT FILM STILL. Syd Chaplin in a scene from Thirty Years of Fun

PARIS: RESTAURANT, c1890. At La Tour d Argent, the restaurant overlooking the Seine River, the owner Fr© d© ric Delair serves his famous, numbered, pressed duck. Oil on canvas, 1890s

Outdoor dining in narrow street of restaurants, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

Luring an Italian submarine
With The Fleet Air Arm - No 2 A 1940 cartoon offering a very stereotypical (of the day) suggestion of how the Fleet Air Arm might entice Italian submarines to break surface

Galley kitchen on an LNWR restaurant car, UK
View inside a galley kitchen on an LNWR (London and North Western Railway) restaurant car, with a chef at work and two uniformed waiters waiting to serve food to their customers

Not keen on Egyptian Food
A British Tourist wearing a straw boater and white suit, takes offence at " the smell" of the Egyptian seafood dish he is presented with

Dining car on the Great Northern Railway

In a French bar
A waiter waits patiently for a customer to find the money needed to pay for his glass of wine

The Tatler Christmas Number front cover 1919
A couple manage to dance energetically on a restaurants dancefloor while simultaneously drinking champagne

St Brieuc - Red Cross Hotel on Place Dugueselin. The town if named after Welsh Saint Brioc, whi evangelised the area in the 6th century AD

Morocco - Tangiers - Little Market
The Little Market, Tangiers, Morocco Date: circa 1920s

The Restaurant
A young boy in a sailor suit, treats his girl to a meal in a fancy restaurant. In the background a suave waiter serves a lidded plate of food to another diner

Sea Voyaging, 1954-5
Brochure front cover advertising Thomas Cooks travel service

Success: Or the Ever Diminishing Dancefloor by Leslie Butler
Humorous illustration by Leslie Butler showing an unfeasibly crowded, popular restaurant, with tables crowded together and waiters struggling to reach customers between the very few gaps

Railway Dining Car with waiters

The Metamorphosis of the Herring by A. K. Macdonald
Two contrasting illustrations. The first shows workers at a quayside or harbour - perhaps Grimsby, sorting a catch of herrings just brought in by a fishing trawler

Placing an Order 1929
A smart waiter takes the order of a seated couple

Kissing over the Soup
An amorous couple kiss over their soup in a restaurant, to the embarrassment of the waiter

Moroccan Cafe Scene 1903
A scene in a Moroccan cafe

Tom & Jerrys Whist Game
A Game of Whist: Tom and Jerry among the Swell Broad Coves - indulging in a hand or two of cards at a plush gentlemans club

Crusty Old Bachelors Christmas
Humorous illustration showing two old bachelors taking their Christmas dinner while reading newspapers at a restaurant or eating house

Saving their servants and enjoying themselves with easy cons
Restaurant scene to illustrate the fashion among society to dine at a grand restaurant or hotel on a Sunday evening, to give their servants a rest

Restaurant scene
Evening in a modest restaurant showing diners at candlelit tables and a busy waiter carrying a plate of hot food and three bottles of wine

Aristocratic Assembly
A long-headed assembly! : an aristocratic group play a hand of cards at a formal party while others dance in the background

Africa / Waiter / Pool
An African waiter serves two Western women relaxing in a pool shaded by palm trees

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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.