Waitresses Collection

Abc Cafe London / 1900
The Aerated Bread Company Cafe (ABC) Ludgate Hill, London. The tea rooms opened in the 1860s, serving hot drinks and snacks. The stair sign reads Ladies Coffee Room Downstairs

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Waitresses wearing gas masks, WWII
Waitresses in a popular London restaurant going about their duties during the early weeks of the Second World War, with gas masks in a tin container worn like a bustle at the back of their waistband

Shelburne Hostesses
The famous Shelburne Hostesses from the Shelburne Lounge, cocktail bar, Lexington Avenue, New York

Spa / France / Vichy / 1919
Vichy; La Grande Grille; waitresses in red & white striped uniforms, serve water to a gathering crowd

Nippies have returned to London after J Lyons & Co. Ltd. announced plans to revive the " Corner House". A nippy is a waitress who works in the J

Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Inreior
The Interior of Le Ciel - Montmartre, Paris Cabaret Nightclub. The Cabaret du Ciel (Cabaret of Heaven) was an early version of modern theme restaurants

A British Waitress in a restaurant or teahouse
A British Waitress working in a restaurant or teahouse - delivering a tray of hot drinks. Perhaps her slightly downcast expression is in part due to the fact that gratuities to serving staff were

Buffet JLP01_08_080009
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. Catering staff standing beside a buffet laid on for former director WM Johnson

Cafe in Ruhpolding, Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany

Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo)
3785556 Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo); (add.info.: Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo), Budapest, Hungary. Stand to left selling sausages and other snacks. C. 1900

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Girl Scouts Setting Table, 1931 (b/w photo)
3964309 Girl Scouts Setting Table, 1931 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Restaurant for single women, Rue de Richelieu, Paris (b / w photo)
5207874 Restaurant for single women, Rue de Richelieu, Paris (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restaurant for single women, Rue de Richelieu, Paris)

WWI cartoon, probably for Punch, 1916 (pen an ink on paper)
3057622 WWI cartoon, probably for Punch, 1916 (pen an ink on paper) by Jennis, Gurnell Charles (1874-1943); 24.1x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waitress (to Tommy home from the Somme)

Balsams Restaurant - Mayfair, London
circa 1910s

The Ballad of the Beggar of Bethnal Green (engraving)
1592157 The Ballad of the Beggar of Bethnal Green (engraving) by Robertson, Victor John (fl.1892-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballad of the Beggar of Bethnal Green)

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Table turned on the diner - " See that you re polite to our Waitresses - we can get plenty of customers." 1945

The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court (litho)
1036994 The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court)

The Waitress (colour litho)
732471 The Waitress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waitress, with a woman carrying a tray of drinks in a cafe)

Interior of early twentieth century tearoom. Postcard sent in 1913
660503 Interior of early twentieth century tearoom. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

A mans dream of drink and women (chromolitho)
5996026 A mans dream of drink and women (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mans dream of drink and women)

Costumes of servants from Munich (colour litho)
REV326161 Costumes of servants from Munich (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

London Coliseum, One of the Tea Rooms (colour litho)
609727 London Coliseum, One of the Tea Rooms (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Coliseum, One of the Tea Rooms)

At the Lyons Nippy School at Oxford Street Corner House, girls are taught how to become efficient waitresses. This Nippy is showing potential candidates just how they should look

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

Woman serving portiosn of the world famous Denby Dale Pie. The pies are a 220 year old village tradition; usually baked to celebrate national special occasions and events

Harold Wilson British Prime Minister - Jul 1967 and James Callaghan with staff at a hotel in Durham. before the start of the miners gala

A la Bastille (Jeanne Wenz), 1888. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
A la Bastille (Jeanne Wenz), 1888

Osen of the Kagiya Teahouse at Kasamori Shrine with a View of Nippori in Yanaka, ca. 1768

FRENCH COUNTRY WAITRESS
Waitress in a French country inn Date: 1851

Akasaka Waitresses Inn Ryosha Shofu No Zu Series Fifty-three Stations
Akasaka: Waitresses at an Inn (Akasaka, ryosha shofu no zu), from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c

Chouer Mountain House waitresses Mrs Scherer
Chouer Mountain House, The waitresses with Mrs. Scherer on steps. 1945, Lebanon

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Tray the Waiters Wife. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Miss Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Miss Tray the Waiters Daughter. circa 1950

Tea in the Treetops, Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland
Tea in the Treetops Restaurant, Empire Exhibition, at the base of Taits Tower, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1938

French Maitresse 1850
A French maitresse de table de l hote. Date: 1850

Lord Babs by Keble Howard
Promotional postcard for Lord Babs by Keble Howard. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Southsea 29th June 1925 and Vaudeville Theatre, 26th January 1928. Artist: Albert Morrow

London Coliseum - tea room
Promotional postcard entitled One of the Tea Rooms at the London Coliseum, showing the wonderfully ornate decoration and complete with band and waitresses in starched uniforms standing to attention

Old Heidelberg Restaurant, Miami, Florida, USA
Old Heidelberg Restaurant, 151 SE 2nd Street, Miami, Florida, USA, with German style food, drink and atmosphere. Date: 1931

FOGOLINO, Marcello (1483-1553). Courtiers at Malpaga Castle. 1st half 16th c. ITALY. Bergamo. Malpaga Castle. Servants bringing game dishes to table. Renaissance art. Fresco

Liqueur Galliano. Italian herbal liqueur created in 1896. Named after Giuseppe Galliano, hero of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. Advertising Poster of 1902. Contemporary Art. Engraving

Interior view of caf頎uevo. Madrid, s. XIX. Engraving
Interior view of caf頎 uevo. Madrid, s.XIX. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia

A waitress in one of the Eiffel Tower restaurants
A French waitress at the Alsace restaurant on the first platform of the Eiffel Tower, one of four different restaurants built at this level. Date: 1889

Waitress in a gentlemens club by Fish, WW1
Uncle Fred, one of the characters in The Tatler magazine s, Letters of Eve, drawn by Annie Fish is pictured enjoying having his lunch at his club

The Corso Halle, Berlin, Skating Waitresses, Germany

The Corso Halle, Berlin, Skating Waitresses, Germany

Cooking smells, artwork C016 / 5343
Cooking smells. Artwork of two women inhaling cooking smells from a cooking pot

Binnie Hale in Nippy
A scene from the musical comedy, Nippy, starring popular actress Binnie Hale in the title role (the nippy was a particular sort of waitress associated with J)

Binnie Hale in Nippy by Tom Tit
Caricature of the popular stage actress, Binnie Hale playing the title role in Nippy (nippy was a particular kind of waitress associated with the famous J)

House Boat Cafe, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, on the River Nidd Date: 1905

Australian Waitress

Nippy
A theatrical costume based on the uniforms worn by waitresses or " nippies" at Lyons tea houses

Manet Waitress W / Beer
La servante de bocks A Parisian waitress brings glasses of beer to seated customers at the theatre

Vichy Water
VICHY Waitresses ready to serve you with a glass of Vichy Water

Drive-In Waitress
An all-American girl serves drinks at a drive-in restaurant

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From the bustling Abc Cafe in London to the opulent banquet scene at the Egyptian Hall, they have been an integral part of dining experiences since 1900. In times of war, their dedication was unwavering as they donned gas masks during WWII to serve with resilience and bravery. The Shelburne Hostesses brought warmth and hospitality to guests, while Vichy Spa in France provided a luxurious retreat where waitresses catered to every need in 1919. Step into Le Ciel, the enchanting Paris Cabaret Nightclub, where waitresses transformed into ethereal beings amidst its mesmerizing interior. Captured forever in photographs like #3671387 or Buffet JLP01_08_080009, these images immortalize their grace and poise. Traveling further afield brings us to Ruhpolding's charming cafe nestled in Bavaria's Chiemgau region; here too, waitresses served with a smile that brightened even the gloomiest days. Even young Girl Scouts were taught valuable skills as they learned how to set tables elegantly back in 1931. In Rue de Richelieu, Paris unveiled a unique restaurant exclusively for single women - a haven where waitresses ensured each guest felt cherished and empowered. And let us not forget the poignant WWI cartoon from Punch magazine that humorously depicted these unsung heroes going above and beyond their call of duty. Through history's lens, we see how these remarkable individuals have shaped our dining experiences with their professionalism and dedication. Let us raise our glasses high to honor all those who have graced our tables as extraordinary waitresses.