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A sketch of a dinner or evening gown from the New York fashion modiste Madame Sophie Rosenberg, 1924 Date: 1924
Literary and artistic contributors to the charitable magazine, Printers Pie, lined up for a photograph during a dinner given by W. Hugh Spottiswoode at the Savoy
Members of the London Sketch Club in costume for an unemployed supper in 1905. Date: 1905
Thatched House TavernThe Thatched House Tavern appears to have been established in 1704 or 1705, probably in St James Street. This building was demolished in 1814
Title page with vignette of Native American woman and childTitle page with vignette of Native American woman in feather headdress with small child. Copperplate engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes in America
Scenes from Mozambique, 1820sVasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at Chicoa, Mozambique 65, and Portuguese cheating natives with trinkets for gold dust 65
Man beating a stubborn horse with a cudgel, while the owner Widow Carzy waves a broom at him. Sign reads Neat chaises and saddle horses to lett by the Widow Carzy. Symptoms of Restiveness
A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dishA dinner party ruined by the arrival of a game dish that has gone off. Miseries of the Table. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair and being scolded by an old woman. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Tired and drunken man at a raucous dinner party with foxhunters. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Two Regency men stoppped to talk in a freezing wind, one impatient to walk home. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man seized by leg cramp in the honeymoon bed. Bottles of gout cordial, restorative drops and other medicine on the floor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Regency cobbler mending shoes in a crowded roomRegency cobbler mending shoes in a room full of women and children. Buxom wife using bellows on the fire in the hearth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man standing up while choking at the dinner tableMan standing up, clutching his head while choking at the dinner table while other guests and waiter panic. Symptoms of Choaking
Man and ladies searching for a carriage in a crowdMan and ladies searching for their carriage outside a crowded theatre in the rain. Miseries of Public Places. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and faintingDottator et Lineator Loquitor. Stick figures Dot and Line dancing the poussette, hornpipe, and then fainting and being led out drunk
Midshipman Newcome bowing as he leaves dinner in the captains cabin, HMS Victory. Captain Spring, Admiral Hearty and other offiicers drink wine after dinner
English gentleman and ladies announced before dinner in a grand house, 19th century. Mr Sponge in blue coat and white waistcoat, Amelia Jawleyford in blue satin
Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship
Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a coachLadies in crinolines embracing in front of a gate, 19th century. Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville kiss and hug outside Beldon Hall
The maids laughing at a gardener dressed up in new footmans livery, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somersville outfitting her staff in pea-green coat
Group of promenaders on the Spianata, Barcelona, 1806View of a group of promenaders on the Spianata, Barcelona, 1806. Strollers include Catalonian women in veils and mantillas, a monk, a soldier in bicorn, children
Scene from Petroniuss Satyricon. Trimalchio comes to have dinner after a bath, led by a servant. Another servant takes off his shoes, while an old man plays the tibia or aulos
Woman in evening gown for dinner at Bois. Robe pour diner au Bois. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des
Woman in walking dress with children in a parkWoman in matching cape and hat over long skirt with children in a park. Toilettes de promenade. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in an old-taffeta cape with a parrot, 1913Woman in cape of old taffeta decorated with caterpillar green and muff embroidered with pearls. Parrot chained to a stand
The Rev. Canon Frank H. Gillingham and Mrs Gillingham with the Lord Mayor of London Sir Frank Alexander and his wife Lady Alexander before a dinner in Gillinghams honour at the Mansion House
Sketch by Bryan de Grineau showing the great dining-hall at Fettes College, Edinburgh. A master and two prefects are dining near the large stone fireplace carved with the Fettes College arms
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at GreenwichCartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London
HMS Pinafore, Sir Joseph Porter and Josephine CorcoranHMS Pinafore. Sir Joseph Porter with Josephine Corcoran at the ships table. Her short and snappish replies to Sir Josephs pretty speeches at dinner. Date: 1908
HMS Pinafore, lunch on board shipHMS Pinafore. Luncheon in the ward-room on board ship (the apartment assigned to the lieutenants on board a man-o -war}. Date: 1908
Victorian Greeting Card - Robins Christmas DinnerEight robins having christmas dinner. Date: circa 1890
Silhouette, The Dinner Gong. late 19th century
Menu, Lord Mayor of London Dinner, Mansion House, 27 June 1849 -- Sir James Duke MP. 1849
When Pamela Dreamed About a Tea Party by HigginsWhen Pamela Dreamed About a Tea Party and Who Came To It! by Reginald Higgins. Quite an assortment of guests for Pamelas imaginary tea party - Lord Nelson, Charlie Chaplin, Malcolm Campbell
Dinner to celebrate opening of Lancaster-Carlisle RailwayThe railway contractors dinner at the Crown and Mitre Inn, Carlisle, to celebrate the opening of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway in autumn/winter 1846
Janet Hogarth at Encyclopedia Britannica dinner 1910Janet Hogarth speaking at an Encyclopedia Britannica dinner held to celebrate the contribution of women to the recent completion of the eleventh edition
I don t want him, my dear by H. M. Bateman" I don t want him, my dear - you buy him." Two sophisticated women regard an unpromising male specimen and discuss the merits of purchasing him. Date: 1930
Cartoon, Lord Lytton and the drama criticCartoon, Lord Lytton (Robert Bulwer-Lytton) insinuates that if you want the good word of a dramatic critic, you should first give him a good supper! 1884
A view of a Waldorf Hotel dinner dance, 1915A view of a Waldorf Hotel dinner dance in the Palm Court, 1915 Date: 1915
Winifred Barnes seen in The Three Graces at the Empire Theatre, wearing a gown by Eileen Idare, 1924. The gown is of silver
Helen Gilliland seen in Stop Flirting wearing a gown by Eileen Idare, 1924. The gown is of white and silver and features the latest thing in evening scarves and shoulder posies
The dancer Babette wearing a gown by Reville, 1924 seen at her appearances at the Grafton Galleries. The gown was of rose pink tulle embroidered in diamante with an ermine cloak Date: 1924
The dancer Joan Pickering wearing a gown by Worth, 1924 Date: 1924
Three gowns from Fifinella, 1924 seen at the Fleet Street Club Gala held at the Holborn Restaurant 14th November 1924. Date: 1924
Daphne Hughes, dancing teacher in a Reville gown, 1924. This lovely dance frock is made of layers of rose pink chiffon and shadow lace veiled in mist grey chiffon
A lam, form-fitting dinner gown designed by Dolly Tree for Florence Rice in Navy Blue & Gold (1937) Date: 1937
Costume design by Dolly Tree for Ruth HusseyA costume design by Dolly Tree for Ruth Hussey in Flight Command (1940). suitable for either afternoon dress or as a dinner date