Waiters Collection

Garcon De Cafe 1850
A French garcon de cafe, or cafe waiter. Date: 1850

Gabriel Masselin, Waiter
Gabriel Masselin served as a waiter at the Grand-Vefour, Paris, for over thirty years. Date: 1879

Wine Waiter Opens Bottle
The wine waiter opens a bottle Date: 1878

Cafe, Port d Andratx, Mallorca, Spain, Europe

Dinner Party at Home
A lavish dinner party takes place in a French household

Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay
A relaxed scene showing smart holidaymakers enjoying a drink at an open air cafe underneath striped parasols somewhere on the Cote d Azur, France during the 1930s. Date: 1935

Wine Waiter
A waiter hurries purposely to a table bearing a bottle of wine and a set of flute glasses. From his rosy cheeks, he may have tested the vintage first

David Copperfield
3772754 David Copperfield by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne)

The Country Club at Johannesburg
The rendezvous of Rand society - the Johannesburg Country Club situated in a suburb of Auckland Park. Date: 1929

Restaurant of the Grand Hotel, Brussels, Belgium. Date: circa 1910

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room
The Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters

People Eating at an Outdoor Restaurant with a Faded Advertising Sign on the Wall, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

In an Inn on the Outskirts of Krasnoyarsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
In an Inn on the Outskirts of Krasnoyarsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, [on the River Thames, London], 1862. The decorations of the table, even putting out of question the plate

In the Cafe d'Harcourt in Paris, 1897 (oil on canvas)
7487639 In the Cafe d'Harcourt in Paris, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Evenepoel, Henri Jacques Edouard (1872-99); 114x148 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Henri Evenepoel)

Waitress (ink on paper)
8610312 Waitress (ink on paper) by Torneman, Axel (1880-1925); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Drawing by Axel Torneman)

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)

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

Mr. J. G. Rennie, the assistant training officer, is served with a meal by trainee waiter Alex Irving of Newcastle, on 24th November 1970, watched by J

A group of men serving out food 1930s (precise date unknown)

Vesuvio owners Mario Romano, Umberto Cavaldoro and Enzo Rippa, surrounded by their staff stand over William Gallone who is about to sample the restaurants dishes. 9th April 1973

Cafe-Restaurant La Sirene D or - Bruges, Belgium
Cafe-Restaurant La Sirene D or at 31 Grand Place, Bruges, Belgium - facing the Belfrey (Beffroi). It is still open to this day. Date: circa 1920s

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

Restaurant in the Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Table Service of a Lady of Quality (chromolitho)
668481 Table Service of a Lady of Quality (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table Service of a Lady of Quality)

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

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

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

Advertizing for Quinquina Vouvray, 1900 (poster)
2904144 Advertizing for Quinquina Vouvray, 1900 (poster) by Biais, Maurice (1875-1926); (add.info.: A big waiter brow-beating his way to a hefty tip or the slight smoker at the table is about to be)

A gentleman and soldier flirting with an innkeeper at the bar. 1831 (engraving)
7234778 A gentleman and soldier flirting with an innkeeper at the bar.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Awkward Ada (colour litho)
7157023 Awkward Ada (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Awkward Ada. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited, London)

Austrain waitress at an inn in Innsbruck, Tyrol, 18th century. 1823 (engraving)
7234119 Austrain waitress at an inn in Innsbruck, Tyrol, 18th century. 1823 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Espionage (engraving)
2788291 Espionage (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Espionage. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland (Cecil Palmer and Hayward, 1917)

G. Boy
6523699 G. Boy by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

He brought another waiter to gaze at the phenomenon (litho)
7159085 He brought another waiter to gaze at the phenomenon (litho) by Rhodes, H. J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He brought another waiter to gaze at the phenomenon)

The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho)
7184880 The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language difficulty, Paris)

A West End hotel (litho)
7172983 A West End hotel (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A West End hotel. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer)

17th century peasants drinking in a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233112 17th century peasants drinking in a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century peasants drinking in a tavern)

Scottish woman pouring a bottle of ale into a bucket for a man, , 1803 (engraving)
7233087 Scottish woman pouring a bottle of ale into a bucket for a man, , 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Captivating Waiters: A Glimpse into the World of Hospitality" Step back in time to 1850, where Garcon De Cafe sets the stage for exceptional service. Meet Gabriel Masselin, a waiter whose charm and grace captivate patrons at every turn. Picture a wine waiter effortlessly opening bottles with finesse, adding an air of sophistication to any dining experience. Transport yourself to Café Port d'Andratx in Mallorca, Spain, nestled amidst the enchanting beauty of Europe. Here, waiters orchestrate culinary delights that leave guests spellbound. Just like David Copperfield's illusions mesmerize audiences, these waiters perform their own magic by creating unforgettable moments through impeccable service. Imagine a grand banquet scene unfolding at the Egyptian Hall within Mansion House. Waiters glide gracefully between tables as they cater to esteemed guests with utmost professionalism and attention to detail. Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay comes alive as these skilled individuals transform ordinary evenings into extraordinary affairs. But it's not just lavish events that showcase their talents; even intimate dinner parties at home become elevated when attended by dedicated waitstaff who anticipate every need. The Country Club at Johannesburg epitomizes this level of excellence as its waiters provide seamless experiences that surpass expectations. Venturing further across borders, we find ourselves in Brussels, Belgium – specifically at the Restaurant of the Grand Hotel. Here, waiters embody elegance and refinement while serving delectable cuisine from around the world. Dining in the moonlight takes on new meaning within the enchanting Garden Grill-Room under their attentive care. Travel back in time once more to 1940 Napoli where Gerardo di Nola presents various types of pasta with pride and expertise unmatched elsewhere. These passionate waiters bring Italian flavors alive through their knowledge and enthusiasm for gastronomy. From historical landmarks to hidden gems worldwide, one thing remains constant – outstanding service provided by remarkable individuals known as "waiters.