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Meal Time Collection (#3)

"Meal Time: A Journey Through History and Imagination" Step into the whimsical world of Heath Robinson's automated Dining Room without servants

Background imageMeal Time Collection: A city square with cafes and restaurants at night. Montpellier. Languedoc. France

A city square with cafes and restaurants at night. Montpellier. Languedoc. France. Europe

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Mas de Perry, Mas Nicot. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Lunch table set for an opulent meal

Mas de Perry, Mas Nicot. Terrasses de Larzac. Languedoc. Lunch table set for an opulent meal. France. Europe

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Family Camping Meal

Family Camping Meal
Mealtime for this close family on their camping holiday. Date: 1950s

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Gipsy Encampment Meal

Gipsy Encampment Meal
Mother gets the fire ready to cook the food in huge pots at a gipsy encampment, while the menfolk mind the children on the caravan steps, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageMeal Time Collection: German Family at Table

German Family at Table
The family of a German burgher share a meal together round a table. The son of the family says grace while one of the smaller children appears to be sitting dangerously close to a roaring fire

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Mother & children at table

Mother & children at table
A mother sits down to a meal with her two little daughters, and ladles soup into bowls

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Soldiers preparing a meal 1917

Soldiers preparing a meal 1917
Soldiers preparing a meal on the British Front in France during World War I in 1917

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Mealtime at the front in 1917

Mealtime at the front in 1917
Soldiers of the Newfoundland regiment in Berneville eating a meal on the British Front in France during World War I on 9th May 1917

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Hot stew in the trenches 1917

Hot stew in the trenches 1917
British troops receive hot stew in the trenches near Cambrai in France on the British front during World War I in March 1917

Background imageMeal Time Collection: An Astronomical Note

An Astronomical Note
A Second Eclipse of the Sun. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Queen Victoria photographed with the Battenbergs at Windsor

Queen Victoria photographed with the Battenbergs at Windsor
Mealtime at Windsor in 1895: Queen Victoria sits at the dining table with Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg and three of their four children - Leopold (left, on the booster cushion)

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Midd. Class Boarding Hse

Midd. Class Boarding Hse
Dinner in a boarding house

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Emigrant Ship Mealtime

Emigrant Ship Mealtime
Chaos ensues between decks on an emigrant ship during feeding time as the passengers jostle and push as the food is dished onto plates

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Greek Family Meal

Greek Family Meal
A Greek family at mealtime

Background imageMeal Time Collection: French Naval Mess

French Naval Mess
French sailors at mealtime

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Mealtime in Barracks

Mealtime in Barracks
Infantry in barracks at their midday meal

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Adoption Society Meal

Adoption Society Meal
Mealtime for a group of National Adoption Society children

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Monks at Mealtime

Monks at Mealtime
Friday Though they have vowed to eat no meat on Friday, monks are allowed plenty of wine with their Friday meal of fish

Background imageMeal Time Collection: Food / Dinner / 1356, France

Food / Dinner / 1356, France
Mealtime at the chateau de Rouen; Charles, duc de Normandie, is at table when his father Jean II arrives unexpectedly




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"Meal Time: A Journey Through History and Imagination" Step into the whimsical world of Heath Robinson's automated Dining Room without servants, where machines take over mealtime duties in the most extraordinary ways. Witness a Bonzo juggling act, as this mischievous pup adds an element of entertainment to the dining table while a young girl tries to say grace with her pet dog unwillingly joining in. Travel back in time to Muriel Dawson's Breakfast scene, capturing the essence of a peaceful morning filled with delicious aromas and anticipation for the day ahead. Experience Victorian family values as they gather around their dinner table, saying grace before indulging in a hearty feast that brings them closer together. Enter Snow White's enchanting realm where she shares meals with her loyal companions - the Seven Dwarfs - creating bonds forged over shared moments at the table. Discover how Empire Marketing Board Milk poster promotes healthy nourishment for all, reminding us of the importance of quality ingredients during mealtime. Delve into Life Below Deck through an engraving published in The Graphic back in 1872, offering a glimpse into sailors' mealtimes on board ships and their camaraderie amidst challenging conditions. Uncover Saint Francis' prophetic powers depicted in Celano's fresco as he predicts the death of a knight during what seems like an ordinary meal gathering – reminding us that life is unpredictable even when breaking bread together. Transport yourself to 1893 when "Here is the food kids" was lovingly painted on paper; it captures both simplicity and abundance, emphasizing how food sustains our bodies and nurtures our souls. Reflect upon John Bulls three stages from good to bad & from bad to worse – reminding us that choices made during mealtimes can shape our lives' trajectory towards either prosperity or downfall. Finally, immerse yourself in Meal Time (oil on canvas), where artistry meets culinary delight.