Waiter Collection

Advertisement for Dinner and Orchestra and Vocalist (colour litho)
STC360831 Advertisement for Dinner and Orchestra and Vocalist (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A lass and a lack
A panicked and sweating gentleman reaching for his wallet as he is shown a restaurant bill by a waiter. His female companion lights a cigarette and looks on nervously

London Stock Exchange - The Stock Jobbers Pitches. Date: early 1960s

Silent Film Still: Drinking

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern

Champagne Hoard
Lining up bottles of champagne in rows in preparation for a wealthy Argentine society event at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Date: 1930s

Consequences, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Consequences -- How the thoughtlessness of a butterfly seriously affected a bishops corn, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

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

Black Waiter with Thanksgiving Turkey
A jovial black waiter in America raises aloft the Thanksgiving Turkey on this Greetings card

Buffet Car No 9631, c1934
GWR Publicity photograph Built 1934 to diagram H41. Currently on display at STEAM Museum of the GWR, Swindon

Silhouette of a head waiter with a full glass of beer in his hand, and a cat at his feet. An advertisement for Worthington beer

The Girl who ordered a glass of milk at the Cafe Royal
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a blushing young woman regretting her decision to order a glass of milk in Londons fashionable Cafe Royal because of the laughter

GWR First Class Sleeper Car, 1946
A female passenger is having her morning tea delivered to her in one of the GWRs first class sleeping car compartments. The attentant delivering the tea stayed in the carriage

Bear Waiter
Lord Suffield, having shot this bear in Russia, subjects it to the further indignity of being stuffed by Mr Ward and made to serve as a dumb waiter

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

Sloppy Joes Bar, Havana, Cuba, 1951. The world famous Sloppy Joes welcomed tourists for over four decades, and offered over 80 cocktails in addition to the bars own brand of 12 year old rum

Cocktail bar on the Flying Scotsman
The cocktail bar for third class passengers on the Flying Scotsman. Date: 1933

Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left) and Ike Reed at the entrance to the Same Old Moses Saloon
OKLAHOMA: SALOON, c1900. Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left) and Ike Reed at the entrance to the Same Old Moses Saloon at 211 West Harrison Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma

Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Coffee Shop Waiter. Date: circa 1910s

Turin Italy, Cafe and Archway

The Scotsman who had his moneys worth
Humorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a rotund and satisfied Scottish man sitting at a restaurant table, having managed to eat everything on the set price lunch menu while a waiter removes a

Dining Al Fresco DD88_00551
Le Cafe Des Amis Du Vin, Hanover Place, Covent Garden, City Of Westminster, Greater London. Dining al fresco

Ariel Sands, Beach Club, Bermuda Date: late 1950s

ADIRONDACKS: HOTEL, c1890. Dining room at the Hotel Champlain in the Adirondacks, New York. Photograph, c1890

Interior of the winter Bierhaus in Vienna by Wilhelm Gause (1853-1916), watercolor 20th century, Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien (History Museum)

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

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

EVEs SECRET, 1925. Betty Compson and Jack Holt in a scene from the film

HOUS2A-00059
Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

French Cafe and Garage - Paris
Scene of local people standing outside a Paris Cafe, positioned next to a garage offering cars for hire. The smart cafe waiter stands alongside a rather lovely (and rather huge) dog

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

Blackpool Restaurant 38
The Renaissance restaurant in Blackpool teems with dapper gentlemen and delightful ladies

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)

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 saloon on a London to Liverpool express train
The dining saloon on the London & North Western Railways non-stop express from London Euston to the Riverside Station, Liverpool, for the Atlantic cruise liners. Date: circa 1912

American Dining Car
Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car

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

Overworked clerk (colour litho)
8656906 Overworked clerk (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked clerk. Luncheon. Smoking room. Office clerk flirting with a waitress)

A 17th century banquet. (print)
7419957 A 17th century banquet. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century banquet. This official dinner celebrated the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, September 25, 1649)

Porks crepinettes, c.1910 (print)
7293305 Porks crepinettes, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Porks crepinettes (flat sausages), favourite meal of Napoleon Ist

American menu (litho)
8641538 American menu (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: American menu. Illustration for The Confessions of a Caricaturist by Harry Furniss)

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Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer
FLO4565511 Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293401 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid serving breakfast. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib
2963111 A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib, an island of sorcerers and magicians

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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.