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Dining Collection (#100)

"Dining through the Ages

Background imageDining Collection: Artistically served ices (chromolitho)

Artistically served ices (chromolitho)
976489 Artistically served ices (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistically served ices)

Background imageDining Collection: Artistic dessert dishes (chromolitho)

Artistic dessert dishes (chromolitho)
976485 Artistic dessert dishes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic dessert dishes)

Background imageDining Collection: The Frenchmens Dream (engraving)

The Frenchmens Dream (engraving)
982217 The Frenchmens Dream (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frenchmens Dream, Antigallican, page 176)

Background imageDining Collection: Vegetables (colour litho)

Vegetables (colour litho)
981746 Vegetables (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetables.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageDining Collection: Sweets (colour litho)

Sweets (colour litho)
981745 Sweets (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweets.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageDining Collection: A wedding breakfast table (chromolitho)

A wedding breakfast table (chromolitho)
976480 A wedding breakfast table (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wedding breakfast table)

Background imageDining Collection: French chef d oeuvre - artistic centre piece for supper table (chromolitho)

French chef d oeuvre - artistic centre piece for supper table (chromolitho)
976476 French chef d oeuvre - artistic centre piece for supper table (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDining Collection: Artistic pastry (savoury) (chromolitho)

Artistic pastry (savoury) (chromolitho)
976473 Artistic pastry (savoury) (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic pastry (savoury)

Background imageDining Collection: Thatched-House, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub

Thatched-House, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub
931660 Thatched-House, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageDining Collection: Middle Temple Hall, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies

Middle Temple Hall, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies
931655 Middle Temple Hall, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageDining Collection: A dinner party (colour litho)

A dinner party (colour litho)
3098793 A dinner party (colour litho) by Lafon, Henri (1800-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dinner party. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, January 1897.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDining Collection: Grape pickers eating lunch (b / w photo)

Grape pickers eating lunch (b / w photo)
3098735 Grape pickers eating lunch (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape pickers eating lunch)

Background imageDining Collection: Christmas in India, 'Our Friends at Home!'(litho)

Christmas in India, "Our Friends at Home!"(litho)
1107913 Christmas in India, " Our Friends at Home!" (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in India)

Background imageDining Collection: The Balaclava Anniversary Banquet, 25 October (litho)

The Balaclava Anniversary Banquet, 25 October (litho)
1107760 The Balaclava Anniversary Banquet, 25 October (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balaclava Anniversary Banquet, 25 October)

Background imageDining Collection: Prince Albert Victor of Wales at Cambridge University (engraving)

Prince Albert Victor of Wales at Cambridge University (engraving)
1107283 Prince Albert Victor of Wales at Cambridge University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert Victor of Wales at Cambridge University)

Background imageDining Collection: Our First-Floor Lodger (engraving)

Our First-Floor Lodger (engraving)
1107267 Our First-Floor Lodger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our First-Floor Lodger)

Background imageDining Collection: The Last Supper (colour litho)

The Last Supper (colour litho)
3094588 The Last Supper (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Supper. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageDining Collection: A menu for lovers (colour photo)

A menu for lovers (colour photo)
3094399 A menu for lovers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A menu for lovers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDining Collection: Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho)

Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho)
3094170 Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigs eating in a restaurant. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDining Collection: David dined with Mr McCawber in prison, illustration from David Copperfield

David dined with Mr McCawber in prison, illustration from David Copperfield
3037125 David dined with Mr McCawber in prison, illustration from David Copperfield, 1914 (colour litho) by Blaikie, F. M. B

Background imageDining Collection: Home Life: Children in the Dining Room, 1881 (chromolithograph)

Home Life: Children in the Dining Room, 1881 (chromolithograph)
3034873 Home Life: Children in the Dining Room, 1881 (chromolithograph) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Victorian illustration of a young girl having breakfast in the dining room of)

Background imageDining Collection: Potato Eaters, 1885 (lithograph)

Potato Eaters, 1885 (lithograph)
3704051 Potato Eaters, 1885 (lithograph) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDining Collection: Magdalene Hall (colour litho)

Magdalene Hall (colour litho)
3648925 Magdalene Hall (colour litho) by Morley, Henry (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdalene Hall. Illustration for Cambridge from Within by Charles Tennyson illustrated by Henry)

Background imageDining Collection: Dinner Table a la Russe (chromolitho)

Dinner Table a la Russe (chromolitho)
3649885 Dinner Table a la Russe (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner Table a la Russe)

Background imageDining Collection: Dinner Table, Old-fashioned style (chromolitho)

Dinner Table, Old-fashioned style (chromolitho)
3649883 Dinner Table, Old-fashioned style (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner Table, Old-fashioned style)

Background imageDining Collection: Invalid Cookery (chromolitho)

Invalid Cookery (chromolitho)
3649876 Invalid Cookery (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalid Cookery. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

Background imageDining Collection: Menu and Guest Cards (chromolitho)

Menu and Guest Cards (chromolitho)
3649874 Menu and Guest Cards (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menu and Guest Cards)

Background imageDining Collection: The Kitchen (b / w photo)

The Kitchen (b / w photo)
3649867 The Kitchen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

Background imageDining Collection: Fruit (chromolitho)

Fruit (chromolitho)
3649863 Fruit (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

Background imageDining Collection: Joints (chromolitho)

Joints (chromolitho)
3649857 Joints (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joints. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

Background imageDining Collection: The English Cook (colour litho)

The English Cook (colour litho)
3657103 The English Cook (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Cook)

Background imageDining Collection: Making bread (chromolitho)

Making bread (chromolitho)
3656931 Making bread (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making bread. Illustration for trade card)

Background imageDining Collection: The Midday Repast, (oil on canvas)

The Midday Repast, (oil on canvas)
827303 The Midday Repast, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 54.6x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Midday Repast. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageDining Collection: Elegant company at a table on a terrace (oil on panel)

Elegant company at a table on a terrace (oil on panel)
829306 Elegant company at a table on a terrace (oil on panel) by Tilborch, Gillis Van (1614-84); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDining Collection: Jonah and the Whale (coloured engraving)

Jonah and the Whale (coloured engraving)
810302 Jonah and the Whale (coloured engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonah thrown from the boat into the mouth of the sea monster)

Background imageDining Collection: Letter E: schoolboy. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging

Letter E: schoolboy. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging
DUV4202942 Letter E: schoolboy. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings, circa 1880. Small booklet of 16 pages by French School

Background imageDining Collection: The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine

The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214694 The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDining Collection: In the mine: the 'lighter', lunch of miners, late 19th century

In the mine: the "lighter", lunch of miners, late 19th century
LSE4105116 In the mine: the " lighter", lunch of miners, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDining Collection: Saint Joseph - March 19, 1898: the 'ladies of the world'

Saint Joseph - March 19, 1898: the "ladies of the world"
XEE4135628 Saint Joseph - March 19, 1898: the " ladies of the world" will serve the elderly in the Little Sisters of the Poor. Illustration in " Le Pelerin" of March 20, 1898

Background imageDining Collection: The Pirate Lunch - Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911) circa 1900

The Pirate Lunch - Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911) circa 1900
GIA4722427 The Pirate Lunch - Illustration by Howard Pyle (1853-1911) circa 1900 by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDining Collection: The benefits of wheat: a bread-based meal. Illumination from the milking of medicine

The benefits of wheat: a bread-based meal. Illumination from the milking of medicine
GIA4789367 The benefits of wheat: a bread-based meal. Illumination from the milking of medicine and dietetics " Tacuinum sanitatis", 14th century

Background imageDining Collection: The accommodation ticket, provided by the army to its soldiers in the field in order to

The accommodation ticket, provided by the army to its soldiers in the field in order to
LSE4323825 The accommodation ticket, provided by the army to its soldiers in the field in order to request accommodation from civilians. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 23/09/1893

Background imageDining Collection: The Luncheon the Grass, 1865-1866 (Oil on canvas)

The Luncheon the Grass, 1865-1866 (Oil on canvas)
LRI4651668 The Luncheon the Grass, 1865-1866 (Oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageDining Collection: The Sad Hour (painting, 1822)

The Sad Hour (painting, 1822)
LRI4699963 The Sad Hour (painting, 1822) by Segantini, Giovanni (1858-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ora mesta (The Sad Hour) Painting by Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899) 1822 Private Collection

Background imageDining Collection: The Early Breakfast-Stand (engraving)

The Early Breakfast-Stand (engraving)
816526 The Early Breakfast-Stand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Early Breakfast-Stand and the Feathered Visitor)

Background imageDining Collection: Picnic set, mark of Boulanger, Paris, late 19th century (silver & leather)

Picnic set, mark of Boulanger, Paris, late 19th century (silver & leather)
778898 Picnic set, mark of Boulanger, Paris, late 19th century (silver & leather) by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904) (after); length of case: 30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Dining through the Ages: From Heath Robinson's Automated Dining Room to Quo Vadis Restaurant" Step into a world of culinary innovation as we explore the fascinating history of dining. Starting with Heath Robinson's automated dining room without servants, this captivating journey takes us through time and across continents. Label Sorrento Hotel, known for its exquisite cuisine and breathtaking views, offers a taste of luxury that transcends generations. Meanwhile, Balliol College in 1675 showcases the elegance and grandeur associated with formal dining during the Renaissance era. Sidney Sussex College invites you to experience an ambiance steeped in tradition, where centuries-old customs still shape modern-day dining rituals. Traveling forward in time, we find ourselves aboard a GWR Buffet Car from the 1930s - a testament to how train travel revolutionized eating on-the-go. Lincoln College transports us back to 1675 with its timeless charm and classic dishes that have stood the test of time. In Nottinghamshire, UK, indulge in Melton Mowbray pork pie served on a handmade ceramic plate - an artisanal delight that embodies local craftsmanship. Pembroke College beckons with its rich history and refined palate-pleasers dating back to 1675. As we delve deeper into cultural references, Punch cartoon warns about Wagner's Ring Cycle - reminding us how music can influence our appetite for both food and art. Crossing oceans to Jekyll Island in Georgia (USA), The Jekyll Wharf and Latitude 31 Restaurant offer coastal delights paired with stunning waterfront views. Finally, immerse yourself in Spanish charm at Plaza Mayor in Pollenca (Pollensa), Mallorca - where restaurants serve up authentic flavors amidst picturesque surroundings. To conclude our gastronomic odyssey is Peppino Leoni; owner of Quo Vadis restaurant - epitomizing passion for fine dining combined with warm hospitality.