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"Preserving elegance and service: The timeless role of a steward" In the bustling galley of the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933

Background imageSteward Collection: Timon bade the kind hearted steward take comfort (Timon of Athens)

Timon bade the kind hearted steward take comfort (Timon of Athens)
3949501 Timon bade the kind hearted steward take comfort (Timon of Athens), from Tales from Shakespeare pub. by Ward Lock & Co Ltd, 1930-40s (colour litho) by Jackson, A

Background imageSteward Collection: Interior of a Pullman Train, 1874 (engraving)

Interior of a Pullman Train, 1874 (engraving)
1775529 Interior of a Pullman Train, 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pullman trains in Great Britain were mainline luxury railway services that operated with)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Cook and Steward of the Emily St Pierre (engraving)

The Cook and Steward of the Emily St Pierre (engraving)
1620343 The Cook and Steward of the Emily St Pierre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cook and Steward of the Emily St Pierre)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Nansen North Pole Expedition, Portraits of Dr Nansens Companions (b / w photo)

The Nansen North Pole Expedition, Portraits of Dr Nansens Companions (b / w photo)
1063084 The Nansen North Pole Expedition, Portraits of Dr Nansens Companions (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteward Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451152 Marriage a la Mode, Plate II, The Tete a Tete, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageSteward Collection: Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving)

Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
2774111 Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum)

Background imageSteward Collection: Comic postcard, Steward and sick man on board ship

Comic postcard, Steward and sick man on board ship Date: 20th century

Background imageSteward Collection: Conservative Demonstration at Wakefield (engraving)

Conservative Demonstration at Wakefield (engraving)
1616521 Conservative Demonstration at Wakefield (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conservative Demonstration at Wakefield)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Implement and Cattle Shows of the Royal Agricultural Society of England

The Implement and Cattle Shows of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, at the Annual Meeting held at Northampton
1594473 The Implement and Cattle Shows of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, at the Annual Meeting held at Northampton, 20, 21, 22 July 1847 (engraving) by Pike

Background imageSteward Collection: Grave effigy of Alicia Steward in St. Mary le Savoy

Grave effigy of Alicia Steward in St. Mary le Savoy
Grave effigy of Alicia, daughter of Simon Steward, with the Old Vestry Door in St. Mary le Savoy. She kneels in an armorial cape holding a skull

Background imageSteward Collection: Grave effigy of Robert Scott, St. Mary, Lambeth

Grave effigy of Robert Scott, St. Mary, Lambeth
Grave effigy of Robert Scott, army officer in the Swedish and Danish services and military inventor, died 1631, St. Mary Lambeth

Background imageSteward Collection: A Squadron of Life Guards. Household Brigade, in

A Squadron of Life Guards. Household Brigade, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of

Background imageSteward Collection: The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford (engraving)

The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford (engraving)
6016478 The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kennel Club Field Dog Trials at Blandford)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Cellarman (engraving)

The Cellarman (engraving)
5991198 The Cellarman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cellarman. Illustration for Paris Herself Again in 1878-9 by George Augustus Sala (7th edn)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho)
6001779 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Background imageSteward Collection: Ms Lat 10525 Fol. 22 Joseph explains the dream of the Pharaoh

Ms Lat 10525 Fol. 22 Joseph explains the dream of the Pharaoh
BNP159915 Ms Lat 10525 Fol.22 Joseph explains the dream of the Pharaoh and the Pharaoh reinstating his butler, from the Psalter of St

Background imageSteward Collection: Indian servants clothes

Indian servants clothes: hukabardar or hookah pipe bearer, caukidar or watchman, serkar or steward, jamadar or head servant, seated banian or chief servant comptroller, chobdar or mace bearer

Background imageSteward Collection: The Steward, c. 1919 (oil on canvas)

The Steward, c. 1919 (oil on canvas)
712107 The Steward, c.1919 (oil on canvas) by DeCamp, Joseph (1858-1923); 137x101.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSteward Collection: Implements for carving, 1694 (engraving)

Implements for carving, 1694 (engraving)
3740388 Implements for carving, 1694 (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSteward Collection: Indian Barburdar or Steward

Indian Barburdar or Steward. 19th century

Background imageSteward Collection: Sketches at the Strangers Home for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders (litho)

Sketches at the Strangers Home for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders (litho)
1596867 Sketches at the Strangers Home for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteward Collection: Rockliff Northumberland Rugby Team

Rockliff Northumberland Rugby Team: Steward, Roxby, Greenwell, Styan, Jackson, Nesbit, Taylor, Thompson, Taylor, Anderson, Greenwell, Lee, Taylor, Taylor, Alexander, Stephenson, Thompson, Nicholson

Background imageSteward Collection: Yachting Jottings (engraving)

Yachting Jottings (engraving)
1624671 Yachting Jottings (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting Jottings. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 September 1886)

Background imageSteward Collection: Mr Joseph Henry Houldsworth (colour litho)

Mr Joseph Henry Houldsworth (colour litho)
612865 Mr Joseph Henry Houldsworth (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Joseph Henry Houldsworth, The new Steward, 27 December 1890)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Schooner Yacht 'Volna'(Wave) (engraving)

The Schooner Yacht "Volna"(Wave) (engraving)
1617642 The Schooner Yacht " Volna" (Wave) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schooner Yacht " Volna" (Wave)

Background imageSteward Collection: Bible stories (engraving)

Bible stories (engraving)
6010504 Bible stories (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible stories. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1876).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSteward Collection: John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings

John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings
BEN70626 John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) (detail of 70625) by Gozzoli

Background imageSteward Collection: John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings

John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings
BAT158942 John VII Palaeologus (1391-1448), Eastern Roman Emperor, as one of the Three Kings, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) by Gozzoli

Background imageSteward Collection: Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle

Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle
BAT158941 Giuliano de Medici (1453-78) as Melchior, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

Background imageSteward Collection: Whiteleys Farms: Farm stewards house, Butts Farm, Hanworth (b / w photo)

Whiteleys Farms: Farm stewards house, Butts Farm, Hanworth (b / w photo)
6007034 Whiteleys Farms: Farm stewards house, Butts Farm, Hanworth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm stewards house, Butts Farm, Hanworth)

Background imageSteward Collection: Eliezer of Damascus, 1860 (oil on canvas)

Eliezer of Damascus, 1860 (oil on canvas)
488212 Eliezer of Damascus, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Dyce, William (1806-64); 61.28 x 50.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageSteward Collection: Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase (engraving)

Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase (engraving)
1101129 Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase)

Background imageSteward Collection: Viscount Midleton (colour litho)

Viscount Midleton (colour litho)
612083 Viscount Midleton (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Midleton, Steward, 6 May 1876)

Background imageSteward Collection: Military Athletics at Aldershot (engraving)

Military Athletics at Aldershot (engraving)
1616445 Military Athletics at Aldershot (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Athletics at Aldershot)

Background imageSteward Collection: Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries (engraving)

Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries (engraving)
1603656 Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteward Collection: Enjoying Suchard cocoa on board a ship (chromolitho)

Enjoying Suchard cocoa on board a ship (chromolitho)
974388 Enjoying Suchard cocoa on board a ship (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enjoying Suchard cocoa on board a ship)

Background imageSteward Collection: Testimonial to Admiral Rous, Steward of the Jockey Club (engraving)

Testimonial to Admiral Rous, Steward of the Jockey Club (engraving)
1103519 Testimonial to Admiral Rous, Steward of the Jockey Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial to Admiral Rous, Steward of the Jockey Club)

Background imageSteward Collection: Richard Gunstone (oil on canvas)

Richard Gunstone (oil on canvas)
3035913 Richard Gunstone (oil on canvas) by Collier, John (1850-1934); 75x62 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Richard Gunstone (1840-1924)

Background imageSteward Collection: Olivia and Malvolio (chromolitho)

Olivia and Malvolio (chromolitho)
3626452 Olivia and Malvolio (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivia and Malvolio. Twelfth Night)

Background imageSteward Collection: Seasickness (colour litho)

Seasickness (colour litho)
2815845 Seasickness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seasickness. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSteward Collection: On board the Great Eastern; dismounting from a bunk bed (engraving)

On board the Great Eastern; dismounting from a bunk bed (engraving)
608997 On board the Great Eastern; dismounting from a bunk bed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Apparitor of the Secret Tribunal (engraving)

The Apparitor of the Secret Tribunal (engraving)
6021205 The Apparitor of the Secret Tribunal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apparitor of the Secret Tribunal)

Background imageSteward Collection: The Manciple, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c

The Manciple, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c
SR21936 The Manciple, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) Ellesmere Manuscript, facsimile edition, 1911 (for original detail see 128924) by English School

Background imageSteward Collection: US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho)

US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho)
6028810 US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Navy, uniforms, 1899)

Background imageSteward Collection: Goodwood Races, 1844 (engraving)

Goodwood Races, 1844 (engraving)
1625013 Goodwood Races, 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodwood Races, 1844. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 August 1844)

Background imageSteward Collection: Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving)

Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving)
1614342 Election Sketches, the Irish Party at the National Hall, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election Sketches)

Background imageSteward Collection: Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon Queen Caroline, 1820 (coloured engraving)

Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon Queen Caroline, 1820 (coloured engraving)
2563398 Stewards Court of the Manor of Torre Devon Queen Caroline, 1820 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Printer/Publisher: G)




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"Preserving elegance and service: The timeless role of a steward" In the bustling galley of the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin in 1933, stewards diligently attended to passengers' needs, ensuring their comfort soared alongside the airship. Like Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road to adventure, stewards guided travelers through Terminal Building at Dublin Airport in the Republic of Ireland. Their warm smiles and helpful gestures welcomed weary souls to new destinations. Amidst the clattering machinery of a washing & steel mill, stewards emerged as beacons of order and care. They navigated hazardous environments with grace, safeguarding both workers and operations. Captured beautifully by John Hassall's Imperial Airways poster, stewards epitomized trustworthiness as they ensured safe journeys for all aboard BOAC flights. Passengers could rest assured that these guardians would take good care of them throughout their travels. The haunting image lingers from TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912 - brave stewards who stood strong amidst chaos during one of history's most tragic maritime disasters. Their unwavering dedication saved lives and offered solace amid unimaginable turmoil. An enticing advert for Air to Paris in 1934 showcased how stewards transformed ordinary flights into extraordinary experiences. With impeccable service and attention to detail, they turned mere transportation into cherished memories above the clouds. During aviation's golden age in the 1930s, Boeing 247 airliners took flight under watchful steward eyes. These professionals ensured passenger safety while delivering unparalleled hospitality high above Earth's surface. Food served on a flight became an art form thanks to skilled stewards who crafted delectable meals amidst limited resources. From elegant dining settings to carefully curated menus, these culinary maestros elevated inflight experiences beyond expectations. Promoting exotic getaways with flair was another task bestowed upon diligent stewards.