Waiters Collection (#5)

Man complaining about his meal to a waiter (colour photo)
3094394 Man complaining about his meal to a waiter (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man complaining about his meal to a waiter)

Dining car on a train, advertisment for Ueberkinger Sprudel table water (chromolitho)
6030691 Dining car on a train, advertisment for Ueberkinger Sprudel table water (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining car on a train)

The Page (engraving)
1099576 The Page (engraving) by Fyfe, W. (fl.1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Page. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The Wedding Breakfast in the throne room at the Ehrenberg Palace (litho)
1064428 The Wedding Breakfast in the throne room at the Ehrenberg Palace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Call Night"in the Temple (engraving)
1055573 " Call Night" in the Temple (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Call Night" in the Temple)

Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127381 Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127378 Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127375 Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho)
3094170 Pigs eating in a restaurant (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigs eating in a restaurant. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Extravagant Races (Colour Litho)
2777702 The Extravagant Races (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant races)

Advertisement for "Grand Marnier, from White Bottoms, pub
2632110 Advertisement for " Grand Marnier, from White Bottoms, pub. 1927 (colour block print) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho)
PCT694305 The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: The Business of Pleasure (engraving)
6034846 Punch cartoon: The Business of Pleasure (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Business of Pleasure)

Sketches of London Cabs and Cabmen, Interior of a Cabmens Shelter (litho)
1626957 Sketches of London Cabs and Cabmen, Interior of a Cabmens Shelter (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of London Cabs and Cabmen)

Banquet to Major-General Sir Frederick Roberts at the United Service Club, illustration for The Graphic
995696 Banquet to Major-General Sir Frederick Roberts at the United Service Club, illustration for The Graphic, 4th December 1880, (engraving) by English School

Waiter serves an elephant (colour litho)
820182 Waiter serves an elephant (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiter serves an elephant)

Waiters Race during a heatwave in Torquay. The winner, not always the first man, is the man who combines speed with a dry tray. Holiday crowds line the main street to cheer them on. 18th June 1957

The 3rd Annual Waiters and Waitresses Race at The Festival Gardens in London. Picture taken 18th September 1954

The London G. P. O Tower Restaurant which is very similar to the restaurant in the Moscow
The London G.P.O Tower Restaurant which is very similar to the restaurant in the Moscow Radio Tower. Mr Gustav, the restaurant manager holds a picture of the Moscow revolving restaurant

Personnel officer David Threlfall enjoying the good life in the Bahamas thanks to the Apollo Moon men. David 26 is pictured on holiday in the playground Caribbean Isles paid for by the 10

Chocolat Dancing in the Achille Bar. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Chocolat Dancing in the Achille Bar. Rafael Padilla, a clown who performed in a Paris at the turn of the 20th century

At the Cafe(Au cafe), 1869. Creator: Edouard Manet
At the Cafe (Au cafe), 1869

The City Rout, May 20, 1776. Creator: In the manner of Richard St. George Mansergh St
The City Rout, May 20, 1776

Viennese Cafe: Carambole (Wiener Cafe: Carabol), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Viennese Cafe: Carambole (Wiener Cafe: Carabol), 1911

Cartoon, New drama by Reade and Pettitt
Cartoon, New drama by Charles Reade and Henry Pettitt -- Star actors sometimes get very dainty. Their melodrama, Love and Money, was in production at the Adelphi Theatre, London

Luncheon at the Empress Club 1900
The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London. One of the very first Ladies Clubs, The Empress Club was founded in 1897. Date: 1900

WAITER SHOUTS 1835
The waiter in the Reform dining room shouts his order to the kitchen. Date: 1835

PEEPING WAITER 1879
A Parisian waiter checks on whats going on in a hotel bedroom, before he carries in the breakfast tray Date: 1879

WAITER RUNS WITH DISH
A Parisian waiter running with a dish Date: 1879

WAITER HIDES WINES 1894
A waiter puts aside a couple of bottles for the personal refreshment of the staff... Date: 1894

Becu. Lucien. 27 ans, ne a la Conte d Abigny (Pas-de-Calais). Garcon de cafe. Pas de motif. 22/2/94. 1894

Indonesian waiter at the Banyan Tree hotel, Bintan, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Banquet held at Audley End House. Date: 1852

Abdul Halim, waiter on the Hatasoo steamboat, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Abdul Halim, waiter on the Hatasoo steamboat, Egypt, 1898. The Hatasoo was a passenger paddle steamer on the River Nile, built in 1890. Abdul Halim, Kellner auf um Nildampfer Hatasoo

Abdul, waiter at the Aswan Hotel, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Abdul, waiter at the Aswan Hotel, Egypt, 1898. Portrait of a man wearing a fez and smoking a cigarette. Abdul, Kellner auf dem Asswan Hotel

Studies of people, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Ceylon, 1898. Portraits of the head waiter at the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo, (top), and other Ceylonese (Sri Lankans). Oberkellner im Grand Oriental Hotel - Colombo

The Great Dining Hall, Windsor Hotel, said to be the finest in the World, Montreal, Canada, 1894. The Windsor Hotel opened in 1878, and counted some famous names among its guests

Advertisement for Grand Marnier, from White Bottoms pub. 1927, (colour block print)

The private bar at Havana Club Rum, Havana, Cuba, with two bartenders and two customers. Date: circa 1930s

A 2000 dinner party at the Savoy, 1910
The winter garden of the Savoy Hotel converted into a realistic representation of the North Pole when Mr George A. Kessler, the New York millionaire (seen on the right)

Cavern Cafe, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Scene inside the Cavern Cafe, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico Date: 1928

Mrs Crosbys Cafe, Villa Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico
Scene inside Mrs Crosbys Cafe, Villa Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico, with staff and customers posing for their photo. Date: circa 1934

Banquet Feast Meal Celebration Peace Of Westphalia
A 17th century banquet. This official dinner celebrated the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, September 25, 1649. It was held in Nuremberg, Germany

Customer in restaurant complaining to waiter about poor service, after a work by Honore Daumier; Artwork

British Rail dining car, with waiter serving a passenger. Date: circa 1970s

Menu card, Sundae Tea Rooms, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), offering fragrant Ceylon Tea, delicious ice creams and sundaes, iced fruit drinks, fancy cakes, dainty sandwiches, etc. Date: circa 1930

Stirrup Cup Castle, Oakdale, Long Island, New York, USA
Stirrup Cup Castle restaurant, Oakdale, Long Island, New York, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Welsh Guards
One of 34 photographs associated with the Welsh Guards, 1950-1969.Showing canteen; sign-writer; carpenters; drivers; machine gunners; firing mortars; sport; welder; mess waiters

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"Captivating Waiters: A Glimpse into the World of Hospitality" Step back in time to 1850, where Garcon De Cafe sets the stage for exceptional service. Meet Gabriel Masselin, a waiter whose charm and grace captivate patrons at every turn. Picture a wine waiter effortlessly opening bottles with finesse, adding an air of sophistication to any dining experience. Transport yourself to Café Port d'Andratx in Mallorca, Spain, nestled amidst the enchanting beauty of Europe. Here, waiters orchestrate culinary delights that leave guests spellbound. Just like David Copperfield's illusions mesmerize audiences, these waiters perform their own magic by creating unforgettable moments through impeccable service. Imagine a grand banquet scene unfolding at the Egyptian Hall within Mansion House. Waiters glide gracefully between tables as they cater to esteemed guests with utmost professionalism and attention to detail. Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay comes alive as these skilled individuals transform ordinary evenings into extraordinary affairs. But it's not just lavish events that showcase their talents; even intimate dinner parties at home become elevated when attended by dedicated waitstaff who anticipate every need. The Country Club at Johannesburg epitomizes this level of excellence as its waiters provide seamless experiences that surpass expectations. Venturing further across borders, we find ourselves in Brussels, Belgium – specifically at the Restaurant of the Grand Hotel. Here, waiters embody elegance and refinement while serving delectable cuisine from around the world. Dining in the moonlight takes on new meaning within the enchanting Garden Grill-Room under their attentive care. Travel back in time once more to 1940 Napoli where Gerardo di Nola presents various types of pasta with pride and expertise unmatched elsewhere. These passionate waiters bring Italian flavors alive through their knowledge and enthusiasm for gastronomy. From historical landmarks to hidden gems worldwide, one thing remains constant – outstanding service provided by remarkable individuals known as "waiters.