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Lunch Collection (#2)

"Lunch: A Timeless Tradition of Savoring Flavors and Creating Memories" Step back in time to 1922, where Jeeves and Wooster indulged in a delightful midday feast

Background imageLunch Collection: LUNCH AT CLARIDGES 1914

LUNCH AT CLARIDGES 1914
Lunch at Claridges Hotel, London Date: 1914

Background imageLunch Collection: Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951

Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951

Background imageLunch Collection: Boating on the River Thames, 1879

Boating on the River Thames, 1879
Illustration showing two scenes of boating on the River Thames, during the Summer of 1879. At top left, a young girl in her canoe encounters a family of swans

Background imageLunch Collection: French Brie cheese, France, Europe

French Brie cheese, France, Europe

Background imageLunch Collection: Apprentice Hotpot

Apprentice Hotpot
A group of hungry apprentices get ready to tuck into a hotpot at a aeronautical school. Date: 1930s

Background imageLunch Collection: Plate of spaghetti

Plate of spaghetti, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background imageLunch Collection: Panada (vegetables pie) from Sardinia

Panada (vegetables pie) from Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imageLunch Collection: Food from the menu

Food from the menu, Usha Kiran Palace Hotel, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageLunch Collection: Choucroute Garni, a selection of meat and sausages from Alsace Lorraine, France, Europe

Choucroute Garni, a selection of meat and sausages from Alsace Lorraine, France, Europe

Background imageLunch Collection: Deer Gatecrashing Lunch

Deer Gatecrashing Lunch
A deer in Richmond Park, Surrey, England, gatecrashes a cows lunch at its trough

Background imageLunch Collection: Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Background imageLunch Collection: Africa, Namibia. Windhoek. Food. Chicken Papaya avocado salad

Africa, Namibia. Windhoek. Food. Chicken Papaya avocado salad

Background imageLunch Collection: Mici, the delicious traditional sausages of Brasov, very tasty and spicy. Romania

Mici, the delicious traditional sausages of Brasov, very tasty and spicy. Romania

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8619729

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Zurab Getsadze

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Zurab Getsadze

Background imageLunch Collection: Summer Stories

Summer Stories
Goed Blauw

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Zurab Getsadze

Background imageLunch Collection: Burger Pink

Burger Pink
Alice Straker

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Zurab Getsadze

Background imageLunch Collection: Spaghetti Sleeves

Spaghetti Sleeves
Julia Leister

Background imageLunch Collection: The steamer, the New York, on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic (engraving)

The steamer, the New York, on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic (engraving)
8631533 The steamer, the New York, on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Line's steamer)

Background imageLunch Collection: Passengers taking lunch in a dining car

Passengers taking lunch in a dining car
5308398 Passengers taking lunch in a dining car.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting passengers taking lunch in a dining car on the Great Northern Railway. Dated 19th century)

Background imageLunch Collection: An old lady shares her lunch with a young female factory worker. 1890 (french engraving)

An old lady shares her lunch with a young female factory worker. 1890 (french engraving)
5617235 An old lady shares her lunch with a young female factory worker. 1890 (french engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLunch Collection: Lunch in China, c.1910 (print)

Lunch in China, c.1910 (print)
7293345 Lunch in China, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A lunch in China. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageLunch Collection: USA History: Lunch at the hotel

USA History: Lunch at the hotel
5313582 USA History: Lunch at the hotel.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageLunch Collection: Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate

Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate, cup and saucer
FLO4633137 Lunch service with simple decoration called Solitaire, with teapot, sugar bowl, plate, cup and saucer, painted by Pithou Jr. 1779

Background imageLunch Collection: Lunch in the garden of a Veronese villa

Lunch in the garden of a Veronese villa
3571299 Lunch in the garden of a Veronese villa by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Verona 1907 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageLunch Collection: Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants

Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants
FLO4722525 Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants. The two umbrellas are a sign of his authority

Background imageLunch Collection: Still life with crabs and lemmon, 1940 (painting)

Still life with crabs and lemmon, 1940 (painting)
8719871 Still life with crabs and lemmon, 1940 (painting) by Tunold, Bernt Wilhelm (1877-1946); 57x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Bernt Tunold (1877-1946)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageLunch Collection: Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War

Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (b/w photo)
8655527 Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageLunch Collection: Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho)

Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho)
8677804 Restaurant customer impatient for his meal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant customer impatient for his meal)

Background imageLunch Collection: Lofthouse Park Camp: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden (b/w photo)

Lofthouse Park Camp: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden (b/w photo)
8670231 Lofthouse Park Camp: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Lunch, Walking in the Garden)

Background imageLunch Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: After Lunch (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: After Lunch (b/w photo)
8662701 New Zealand, 1890s: After Lunch (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Lunch)

Background imageLunch Collection: U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo)

U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo)
UIG5446713 U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo)

Background imageLunch Collection: Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work

Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work
5309172 Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lead miner from Durham going to work)

Background imageLunch Collection: The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)

The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790171 The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wheat : from the harvest to the bread, in France early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Background imageLunch Collection: A gaucho roasting a piece of beef (b/w photo)

A gaucho roasting a piece of beef (b/w photo)
8635674 A gaucho roasting a piece of beef (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gaucho roasting a piece of beef)

Background imageLunch Collection: Bill from the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving)

Bill from the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving)
8677652 Bill from the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill for lunch at the Red Horse Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Background imageLunch Collection: The Land of Freedom (litho)

The Land of Freedom (litho)
8663502 The Land of Freedom (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Freedom)

Background imageLunch Collection: Serviettes: The Lunch (b/w photo)

Serviettes: The Lunch (b/w photo)
8643669 Serviettes: The Lunch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lunch)

Background imageLunch Collection: Officers commanding the Indian native troops in France during WWI

Officers commanding the Indian native troops in France during WWI, seen here eating a frugal lunch (litho)
3252868 Officers commanding the Indian native troops in France during WWI, seen here eating a frugal lunch (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLunch Collection: Big catch

Big catch
Simun Ascic

Background imageLunch Collection: Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)

Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho)
8630575 Tendency among Business-men to believe in doing Business over Lunch (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLunch Collection: Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving)

Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving)
8672814 Louis XV, King of France (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XV, King of France: the royal lunch)

Background imageLunch Collection: 8622514

8622514

Background imageLunch Collection: 8623920

8623920

Background imageLunch Collection: 8626637

8626637




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"Lunch: A Timeless Tradition of Savoring Flavors and Creating Memories" Step back in time to 1922, where Jeeves and Wooster indulged in a delightful midday feast. As depicted by Hogarth's "Four Times of the Day, " noon was a momentous hour for lunch enthusiasts. Imagine strolling through Paddington Station in 1936, enticed by the aroma wafting from the Quick Lunch and Snack Bar. The hustle and bustle of travelers mingled with the sizzling sounds of delectable dishes being prepared. In William Heath Robinson's whimsical artwork, "The Toast, " we witness an ingenious contraption that ensures perfectly toasted bread for a satisfying lunchtime treat. Transport yourself to Nottinghamshire, UK, where a Melton Mowbray pork pie rests on a handmade ceramic plate. This iconic dish embodies British culinary heritage at its finest. Surrounded by loved ones during mealtime is truly heartwarming – even when one unexpected guest joins in. Witness how One of the Family becomes part of cherished memories shared over lunch. Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece "The Harvesters" showcases hardworking individuals taking respite from their laborious tasks to enjoy nourishment under golden rays. A reminder that sustenance fuels productivity. A heavy shire horse effortlessly pulls an old hay rake while farmers pause for their well-deserved reprieve. Even these noble creatures understand the importance of refueling during lunch breaks. At Goodwood races, Howard K Elcock captures racetrack enthusiasts relishing delicious meals trackside as they soak up exhilarating moments between races – proving that good food enhances any experience. Market reports come alive as an English Country Squire expertly carves succulent beef before eager diners' eyes. A testament to tradition and expertise passed down through generations. Giraffe Manor in Kenya offers an extraordinary dining experience where elegant giraffes gracefully join guests for lunch.