Table Cloth Collection (#7)

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)

Africa, Namibia, Luderitz. Kolmanskop, former diamond mining town abandoned in 1940. Shop owners house, dining room

Having Taken All The Legal Steps, Mr. Tagg Is Greatly Mortified At His Daughters Refusal To Marry A Nobleman
GIBSON: DRAWINGS, 1904. Having Taken All The Legal Steps, Mr. Tagg Is Greatly Mortified At His Daughters Refusal To Marry A Nobleman. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1904

Two women seated at a breakfast table, using (left to right) an electric coffee pot, egg boiler, and toaster
ELECTRIC COOKWARE, 1908. Two women seated at a breakfast table, using (left to right) an electric coffee pot, egg boiler, and toaster, all manufactured by General Electric. Photographed in 1908

The kitchen of the White House. Photographed in 1901
WHITE HOUSE KITCHEN, 1901. The kitchen of the White House. Photographed in 1901

Third President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout (c1773-1832)
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout (c1773-1832)

HOWARD LINDSAY (1889-1968). American actor, playwright and producer. Lindsay in the title role of the Broadway production of Life with Father, 1939

SHERIFFS OF LONDON, 1811. The presentation of the sheriffs of London, Samuel Birch and William Heygate, in the Court of the Exchequer in 1811. Line engraving, English, 1813

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. Queen Alice pulling the tablecloth out from a feast. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

RAILROAD: DINER, 1881. Interior of a dining car on the Berlin-Anhalt railroad line in Germany. Wood engraving, German, 1881, after Ernst Hosang

RAILROAD: DINING CAR, 1880. Dining car on the railroad line from Paris to Le Havre and Trouville in France. Wood engraving, French, c1880

ENGLAND: BANQUET, 1853. Grand banquet in the Town-Hall, Liverpool. Wood engraving, English, 1853

TITIAN (1477-1576). Italian painter. A dinner at the house of Titian. Line engraving, 19th century

CHRISTMAS DINNER, 1848. Grandpas Christmas hamper. Wood engraving after a drawing, English, 1848

CHRISTMAS DINNER, 1846. A Christmas family fete at Brighton. Wood engraving, English, 1846

ENGLAND: BANQUET. Banquet to Sir Garnet Wolseley at Portsmouth. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. George Washington on his deathbed. Engraving, early 19th century

NEW YORK CITY RESTAURANT. A restaurant in the French quarter of New York City. Wood engraving, 1889

RESTAURANT, 19th CENTURY. A 19th century Parisian restaurant. Line engraving, 19th century

Queens Coronation party June 1953
The winner of the fancy dress competition, at a party for the Queens Coronation, in London. Date: June 1953

Silhouette, The Last Drop Makes the Cup Overflow

China Tea Service
This delicate china tea service would grace any dinner table. Date: early 1930s

Mrs Bobbity shaking out her tablecloth at the back door. A crust of bread flies out. Date: 1937

Mrs Bobbitys cottage, with smoke rising from the chimney, and Mrs B herself shaking her tablecloth out at the back door. The birds have built their nest just above her head

Young French girl practising her division
The Four Rules - Division. I am cutting this terrine in two..... but I am eating the whole thing!!! Date: 1905

Three summer outfits by Jean Patou and Doucet
Three fashionable young ladies in summer outfits, at a garden party. On the left, a white organdy dress with blue ribbon trimmings and a colourful nosegay at the front, by Jean Patou

People in a cafe, sitting at tables and serving behind the counter. The lighting comes from bare, unshaded lightbulbs. circa 1940s

Hungarian Boy - studio portait with bible
Hungarian Boy - studio portait of this young lad, holding bible and standing before a table-mounted sign which reads In Memorium. Date: circa 1910

Game / Playing Shop C1890
Children playing at shops with the help of two chairs and a tablecloth. Date: circa 1890

Retired Legionnaires
The restaurant of the home for retired Legionnaires, France. Date: 1930s

Rock salt and spoon

Cakes for afternoon tea. Cup cakes (fairy cakes) and slices of fruit cake laid out on plates for afternoon tea in a garden on a summers day. Tea cups and roses are seen in the background

Orchid flowers (Phalaenopsis sp. )
Orchid flowers (Phalaenopsis sp.) in a vase beside a soup bowl and chopsticks

A place for tea, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

RED CROSS: BRAILLE MAGAZINE. American Red Cross workers putting together a braille magazine for the blind, c1920

FILM STILL: EATING & DRINKING. Actors Geo K. Arthur and Karl Dane

Silent Film: Family Dinner

THE SNOB, 1924. Phyllis Haver and John Gilbert in a scene from the film

THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT. A scene from the 1926 film

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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.