Table Cloth Collection (#9)

"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

USA, Florida, Miami Beach: Lincoln Road, Outdoor Cafe Table Setting

Table Cloth Collection: Gipsy woman making tea, Charlwood, Surrey

Gipsy woman making tea, Charlwood, Surrey
A gipsy woman making tea in the open air at an encampment in the Newdigate area of Charlwood, Surrey. There is a loaf of white bread and a plate of uncooked bacon on the table

Table Cloth Collection: Gipsy woman cooking breakfast in the open air

Gipsy woman cooking breakfast in the open air
A gipsy woman cooking a fried breakfast in the open air. A little girl crouches nearby, sipping a mug of tea

Table Cloth 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

Table Cloth Collection: Tbilisi - Lunch on the Balcony of the Funicular Railway Stat

Tbilisi - Lunch on the Balcony of the Funicular Railway Stat
Lunch on the Balcony of the Funicular Railway Station at Tbilisi, the capital (and largest) city in Georgia - formerly known as Tiflis

Table Cloth Collection: Little girl playing with toy tea set

Little girl playing with toy tea set
A pretty young girl pouring herself a cup of pretend tea using a bright orange plastic tea set. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Table Cloth Collection: Doctor relaxes with ambulance staff

Doctor relaxes with ambulance staff
A doctor relaxes with ambulance staff in the hospital canteen after attending to an injured man. They discuss the mans chances of survival

Table Cloth Collection: Man puzzling over a game of draughts

Man puzzling over a game of draughts
A man puzzling over a game of draughts, which he appears to be playing solo. He holds a long churchwarden pipe in his mouth. Date: early 20th century

Table Cloth Collection: Still life with crockery, cutlery, beer glass and newspaper

Still life with crockery, cutlery, beer glass and newspaper
A still life on a table, with crockery, cutlery, a beer glass and a folded newspaper

Table Cloth Collection: The Humorist Christmas Number

The Humorist Christmas Number
Two diners pull a wishbone rather too energetically much to the amazement (or annoyance) of their waitress. Chicken, plates

The Restaurant
A young boy in a sailor suit, treats his girl to a meal in a fancy restaurant. In the background a suave waiter serves a lidded plate of food to another diner

Table Cloth Collection: Housemaid / Fresh Laundry

Housemaid / Fresh Laundry
A smiley housemaid carrying freshly laundered and ironed tableware

EMBROIDERY
Photograph of a young woman sitting working on an embroidery ring

Table Cloth Collection: Potatoes for Supper

Potatoes for Supper
Due to rationing, wartime meals could be rather predictable. This boys grandmother is dishing up boiled potatoes for supper - again

Table Cloth Collection: Christmas Buffet Spread

Christmas Buffet Spread
Wonderful assorted Christmas foods on a table, including bean stew, peas pudding, roast duck, rabbit jelly mould, rock cakes, meringues, trifle, souffle, Christmas cake, etc

Table Cloth Collection: Family Breakfast

Family Breakfast
A happy family enjoying a hearty breakfast of boiled eggs, toast and marmite, around the table

Table Cloth Collection: Wagner / With Bulows / Home

Wagner / With Bulows / Home
RICHARD WAGNER German composer at home with his wife, Cosima, members of the von Bulow family and others

Heart, Paris, France, Europe

Christian love, Paris, France, Europe

Selling lace, Souq al-Hamidiyya, Old Citys main covered market, Damascus, Syria, Middle East

Table Cloth Collection: Sarongs for sale

Sarongs for sale, Turtle Beach, Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Table Cloth Collection: Traditional food including chicken tajine and lamb with couscous

Traditional food including chicken tajine and lamb with couscous, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Table Cloth Collection: Striped woven rugs in vibrant primary colours for sale in Mexico

Striped woven rugs in vibrant primary colours for sale in Mexico, North America

Table Cloth Collection: Table for two in the old quarter of Le Suquet, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes

Table for two in the old quarter of Le Suquet, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

Textiles from Padaung tribe, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Table Cloth Collection: Au Printemps, Paris

Au Printemps, Paris
Ladies consider purchasing a tablecloth from the elegant and spacious store on the Boulevard Haussmann

Table Cloth Collection: Victoria / Council / Parl / 96

Victoria / Council / Parl / 96
Three scenes from Queen Victorias reign: 1. her first council, 1837 2. her first parliament, 1837 3. procession to Parliament, 1896

Table Cloth Collection: Victoria / First Council

Victoria / First Council
Victorias first council as Queen of Britain

Table Cloth Collection: Alice Pulls Tablecloth

Alice Pulls Tablecloth
Alice pulls away the tablecloth

Table Cloth Collection: Table Setting / Beeton

Table Setting / Beeton
DINNER TABLE A LA FRANCAISE or laid in the Old-Fashioned style

Table Cloth Collection: Hoffmann / Fidgety Philip

Hoffmann / Fidgety Philip
THE STORY OF FIDGETY PHILIP Philip pulls the tablecloth & the evenings supper over himself

Table Cloth Collection: A wedding banquet

A wedding banquet at a long table

Table Cloth Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew

Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew (Act IV, Scene i), in which Petruchio insists that the food isn t good enough for poor hungry Kate to eat

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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.