Table Cloth Collection (#6)

Plastic Cutlery on Checkered Tablecloth

Chiang Mai, Thailand; Tropical Drinks By The Pool At Horizon Resort

Mrs Clewer snr, Gore Hill Petworth
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis/1/C257 Walter Kevis Collection c1876-1908

Young woman sitting on chair holding beer glass, portrait

Cuisine at Fregate Island Resort

Europe, France, Paris. A sidewalk table for one welcomes a diner in the Montmartre district in Paris, France

Edwardian boat interior, with table and chairs
View of the interior of an Edwardian boat. A table is set, but possibly more for drinking than eating, with a bottle and several glasses. There are three upright chairs with wicker seats

Magician performing trick on table with cup and balls
Coloured print of illustration, entitled " Escamoteur: La premiere muscade la voila" showing magician performing trick on table with cup and balls, circa 1810. HPG/8/2/1 (xi)"

Still Life (Vegetables)
Artist: Maurice, Constance - Title: Still Life (Vegetables) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 55.9 x 76.2

Teapot, cups and saucers on a chequered table cloth

away, cafe, pudding, jolly, counter, elsewhere, food, hat, vacation, break, holiday
Governess and boy at the restaurant, 1873, suitcase; table; food; mineral water; hot luncheon; cafe, pudding, jolly; table cloth; hat; counter; servants; waitress; travel; holiday; away; elsewhere

1860, old man playing flute in attention, attention, title, book, candle holder
The Music Lesson; J. Burr; Children; Flute; 1860, old man playing flute in room; cupboard; chair; dog; decanter; table cloth; thread; candle holder; book; woman; maid; shelf; attention;

Still life with brioches and lemon, 1873 (oil on canvas)
XIR407390 Still life with brioches and lemon, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 25.5 x 54.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; French, out of copyright

The Disciples at Emmaus (oil on canvas)
XIR404206 The Disciples at Emmaus (oil on canvas) by Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-77); 75 x 92 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Disciples d Emmaus; ); French, out of copyright

Eel and Red Mullet, 1864 (oil on canvas)
XIR375185 Eel and Red Mullet, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 38 x 46.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Florence Cope Saying Grace at Dinnertime
BAL3320 Florence Cope Saying Grace at Dinnertime by Cope, Charles West (1811-90); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Hunting Party Meal, c. 1737 (oil on canvas)
XIR159258 The Hunting Party Meal, c. 1737 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 90x123 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Still Life, 1872 (oil on canvas)
XIR143241 Still Life, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 53x73 cm; Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal; French, out of copyright

Cafe in Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

Roti with bananas and honey

Cheese quesadillas with guacamole and salsa dips, close-up

Fish goujons in bowl on plate with tartare sauce

Spaghetti with vegetables in bowl and on fork

Slice of hazelnut cake with cherries served on a plate, side view

Crispbread served in wire basket, close up

Beef Wellington, cut in two halves, showing rare-cooked fillets inside pastry parcels

Warm lentil salad with scallops garnished with parsley, served on a plate, with a fork

Woman. Dog. Table

Pitta breads served on white plate, close up

Piece of Strudel cake made with fresh grapes, served with wine sabayon sauce

Plain rice, fish in yellow curry sauce (Meen Molee) and lamb stew (Bhuna Gosht)

Dish of soft polenta topped with sauteed wild mushrooms garnished with parsley

Plate of doughnuts dusted with icing sugar

Summer berry pudding with a slice removed

Bowl of rice congee, close up

Rye loaf on a folded, cream-white cloth, high angle view

Dresden Stollen with two slices cut away, on a serving dish

Bowl of chocolate truffles served with cup of hot drink, high angle view

Austria, Vienna, Musical soiree at a cafe-chantant, engraving
Austria - 19th century. Vienna. Musical soirA

Slice of cheesecake on plate with whole cheesecake in background

Roast stuffed saddle of lamb served with spinach and roasted garlic garnished with rosemary

Mexico, Guerrero, Ixtapa. Cafe Table / Evening

Serbia, Donji Milanovac. Detail of traditional Serbian hand emroidered linen

Outdoor restaurant, Nikos, preparing for a meal, Mykonos

The restaurant l Epicerie in Avignon. Detail of table mat and knife fork and napkin. Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Alpes Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Marrakech is one of the prime tourist destination in Morocco

Madagascar, Island of Nosy Komba (next to Nosy Be) fishing village of Ampangoriana. Typical Sakalava embroidery tablecloth detail

Floral arrangements in dining room on resort in Fregate Island (PR)

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"Unveiling the Tales Woven in Table Cloth: From Wind in Willows to Alice's Mad Tea Party" Table cloths have long been an essential element of storytelling, symbolizing warmth, comfort, and shared experiences. Just like the patchwork quilt that brings together different fabrics to create a beautiful whole, table cloths unite people around food and conversation. In Kenneth Grahame's enchanting world of "Wind in Willows, " we can imagine Mole and Rat enjoying a riverside picnic on a checkered table cloth as they embark on their adventures. Meanwhile, Lewis Carroll's whimsical tea party with the March Hare and the Hatter comes alive through Sir John Tenniel's wood engraving from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. " Traveling across continents, we find ourselves boating off Cape Town, South Africa. Picture a vibrant table cloth fluttering in the wind as friends gather for a seaside feast while witnessing breathtaking sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. Yet not all tales told by they are lighthearted. In World War I propaganda posters of the Central Powers, harmony is depicted through images of soldiers sharing meals amidst war-torn landscapes – reminding us that even during times of conflict, unity can be found around tables. Moving forward to France's picturesque Loire region, where food and wine take center stage beside its meandering river. The table cloth becomes an emblematic canvas showcasing culinary delights that celebrate French culture and joie de vivre. Charles Dickens' timeless tale "A Christmas Carol" transports us to Bob Cratchit's humble abode where his family gathers around a festive dinner spread atop a worn yet cherished table cloth – reminding us of the importance of gratitude and compassion during holiday seasons. Tables aren't solely reserved for feasting; they also inspire creativity. Imagine a young girl engrossed in painting at her favorite spot – her trusty easel adorned with a vibrant table cloth, reflecting her artistic spirit.