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The Dining Room at The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
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The Dining Room at The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
A Sectional Drawing through the extensive premises of The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London. One of the very first Ladies Clubs, The Empress Club was founded in 1897. The palatial building covered upwards of a quarter of an acre and was palatial in scope, boasting two drawing room -offering a choice between the Louis Quinze or the Venetian style, a dining room, a lounge, a smoking gallery and a smoking room, a library, a writing room, a tape machine for news, a telephone, and a staircase decorated with stained glass windows depicting Shakespeares heroines. On the night of the 1901 census Otho Oliver, the owner and club secretary, was living on the premises, together with a female manager and a large domestic staff, comprising around 40 female and 12 male servants (including an engineer). There were around 30 women guests staying at the club, as well as several family groups, including husbands. At one time the Empress had 70 bedrooms available to its 2700 members. Date: 1904
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This stunning sectional drawing offers a glimpse into the grandeur of The Empress Club, located between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street in London, during the early 20th century. Founded in 1897, The Empress Club was one of the first Ladies Clubs in the city, occupying a palatial building that covered over a quarter of an acre. The club was renowned for its opulence, featuring two drawing rooms - one in the Louis Quinze style and the other in the Venetian style - a dining room, a lounge, a smoking gallery, a smoking room, a library, a writing room, a tape machine for news, a telephone, and a stunning staircase adorned with stained glass windows depicting Shakespeare's heroines. On the night of the 1901 census, the owner and club secretary, Otho Oliver, resided on the premises, along with a female manager and a large domestic staff of around 40 female and 12 male servants. The club accommodated around 30 women guests, as well as several family groups, including husbands. At its peak, The Empress Club boasted 70 bedrooms for its 2700 members. This drawing captures the elegance and sophistication of the dining room, where members could enjoy delicious meals in an atmosphere of refinement and luxury. The intricate details of the room's decor, from the ornate chandeliers to the elegant table settings, evoke a sense of grandeur and opulence that was characteristic of The Empress Club. This sectional drawing is a testament to the rich history and enduring allure of this remarkable Ladies Club.
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