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Maitre Collection

Background imageMaitre Collection: Jacques De Molay

Jacques De Molay
JACQUES DE MOLAY French knight, Grand Maitre des Templiers, arrested and burned by Philippe IV who was jealous of the Templars power

Background imageMaitre Collection: Woman Fencing 1930

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Background imageMaitre Collection: Charles, Maitre d of Claridges

Charles, Maitre d of Claridges
" Charles, " the maitre d hotel at Claridges, known to everyone, who had ever had a meal in the hotels dining room

Background imageMaitre Collection: Armand Belli, maitre d'Hotel at Rector's Club

Armand Belli, maitre d'Hotel at Rector's Club
A portrait of Armand Belli, maitre d'Hotel at Rector's Club, December 1923 Date: 1923

Background imageMaitre Collection: Victor Perosino, maitre d'Hotel, The Grafton Galleries Club

Victor Perosino, maitre d'Hotel, The Grafton Galleries Club
A portrait of Victor Perosino, maitre d'Hotel at the Grafton Galleries Club, December 1922 Date: 1923

Background imageMaitre Collection: Entombment sculpture, Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaource

Entombment sculpture, Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chaource
Entombment, or Holy Sepulchre, sculptural group, 1515, by the Master of Chaource, made for the sepulchral chapel of Nicolas de Monstier and Jacqueline de Laignes

Background imageMaitre Collection: Un Maitre D'Hotel

Un Maitre D'Hotel
A side profile portrait sketch of a rather large butler, standing with his hand sbehind his back, holding a white cloth. Date: circa 1901

Background imageMaitre Collection: Programme, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris

Programme, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris
Programme, Le Maitre d'Ecole (The Schoolmaster), by Lockroy, performed by a group of young amateur comedians, Imperial Theatre, Rue de Courcelles, Paris, 15 March 1865

Background imageMaitre Collection: A Benedictine monk with two St Bernard rescue dogs

A Benedictine monk with two St Bernard rescue dogs
The postcard is titled Maitre et Serviteurs The figures are shown in a snowy landscape. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMaitre Collection: WW2 - Comic Postcard - Table turned on the diner

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

Background imageMaitre Collection: Some famous hoteliers of today

Some famous hoteliers of today
Page from The Bystander featuring photographs of well-known hoteliers and restaurant managers or owners. Clockwise from top

Background imageMaitre Collection: Uniform of a second mate, second maitre, French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a second mate, second maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Background imageMaitre Collection: Uniform of a ships captain, French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a ships captain, French Navy, 1844
Uniform of a ships captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Louis from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation

Background imageMaitre Collection: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Goyer from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Background imageMaitre Collection: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844
Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Bara et Gerard from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages

Background imageMaitre Collection: The Florida nightclub by Hynes

The Florida nightclub by Hynes
Impressions and personalities at the Florida Club in South Bruton Mews, renowned for its glass dance floor, which triggered a craze for them in other clubs in and around London

Background imageMaitre Collection: Plates from Lille, 18th century

Plates from Lille, 18th century: cupids holding a banner reading Maitre d Aligne from 1767, and plate decorated with gold, blue and white foliage

Background imageMaitre Collection: Thibault VIII de Neufchatel, grand maitre de France, d. 1459

Thibault VIII de Neufchatel, grand maitre de France, d. 1459. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Background imageMaitre Collection: Raucourt as Maitre d Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris, 1844

Raucourt as Maitre d Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris, 1844
Achille Raucourt as Maitre d Ecole in Les Mysteres de Paris by Eugene Sue, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Background imageMaitre Collection: Noel Bardou as Maitre Jacques in le Diable-a-Quatre, 1845

Noel Bardou as Maitre Jacques in le Diable-a-Quatre, 1845
Noel Bardou as Maitre Jacques in le Diable-a-Quatre by Delaporte, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie

Background imageMaitre Collection: Michel Ancel des Granges, Maitre des Ceremonies

Michel Ancel des Granges, Maitre des Ceremonies at the coronation of King Louis XV. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting of the coronation of Lous XV from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Background imageMaitre Collection: Martin Joubert, master surgeon and chemist

Martin Joubert, master surgeon and chemist
Martin Joubert, Maitre Chirurgien-Chemiste, master surgeon and chemist, under King Louis XIII. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le

Background imageMaitre Collection: Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, 16th century

Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, 16th century
Maitre de la Chambre des Comptes, reign of King Henry IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton and Borromee after a miniature from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Background imageMaitre Collection: Rigaud d Aureille, knight, ambassador

Rigaud d Aureille, knight, ambassador and maitre d hotel du roi, 1455-1517. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 5

Background imageMaitre Collection: Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu 1498-1543

Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu 1498-1543
Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu, ambassador and premier maitre d hotel to King Francis I, 1498-1543. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature of the court of King Francis I in Roger de

Background imageMaitre Collection: Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere d. 1477

Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere d. 1477
Tanneguy IV du Chatel, vicomte de la Belliere, grand maitre d hotel of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, d. 1477. Handcoloured lithograph after a figure in a tapestry depicting Esther

Background imageMaitre Collection: Patron Apes Maitre d Date: 1950

Patron Apes Maitre d Date: 1950

Background imageMaitre Collection: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Moliere

Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Moliere
LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME Louis Leloir (1860-1919) in the role of the Maitre de Philosophie (Master of Philosophy); Coquelin Cadet as Monsieur Jourdain; Jules Truffier as the Maitre de Danse

Background imageMaitre Collection: WELL AT MOULINS, FRANCE

WELL AT MOULINS, FRANCE
In this well in the rue des Grenouilles, at Moulins, France, maitre Jean Cabuche, being drunk, fell and was drowned, polluting the water for his neighbours Date: medieval

Background imageMaitre Collection: Jacques De Molay

Jacques De Molay
JACQUES DE MOLAY, Grand Maitre des Templiers, arrested and burned by Philippe IV who was jealous of the Templars power Date: 1243 - 1314

Background imageMaitre Collection: King Arthur and the Knight of the Round Table

King Arthur and the Knight of the Round Table
" King Arthur and the Knight of the Round Table. Miniature painting by Maitre Jacques de Besan篮 of the book " Lancelot du Lac", by Antoine Verard (1494), fol.3 o A2. Gothic art

Background imageMaitre Collection: The Epicure who detected a Minnow by H. M. Bateman

The Epicure who detected a Minnow by H. M. Bateman
The Epicure Who Detected a Minnow in the Whitebait by H. M. Batemen. An arrogant diner, irate to discover a minnow amongst his plate of whitebait, demands the ma e d rectifies the situation

Background imageMaitre Collection: Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan

Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and Sullivan
Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte as maitre d, with Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as chefs, at the Savoy Dining Room. Opening the new shop -- it is wonderful what may be done by enterprise and Patience

Background imageMaitre Collection: La France Maritime - Boatswain

La France Maritime - Boatswain (in everyday uniform on board ship). 19th century

Background imageMaitre Collection: La France Maritime - Quartermaster

La France Maritime - Quartermaster (in full dress uniform). 19th century

Background imageMaitre Collection: Adam Billaut

Adam Billaut
ADAM BILLAUT French carpenter and poet, known as Maitre Adam. Date: 1602 - 1662

Background imageMaitre Collection: Maitre D hotel

Maitre D hotel
A Parisian maitre d hotel Date: 1879

Background imageMaitre Collection: Sterne - Grimm - Maitre

Sterne - Grimm - Maitre
Laurence Sterne (1713 - 1768) writer, besieged by beggars at Montreuil while travelling on his Sentimental Journey Date: 1

Background imageMaitre Collection: Luigi - manager of Cafe Royal grill room

Luigi - manager of Cafe Royal grill room
Luigi, manager of the Cafe Royal grill room, pictured amid its rococo magnificence. Date: 1966

Background imageMaitre Collection: Ernest of the Kit-Cat restaurant in Haymarket

Ernest of the Kit-Cat restaurant in Haymarket
Ernest, the well-known manager of the popular Kit-Cat restaurant in the Haymarket, London, pictured in 1929. Date: 1929

Background imageMaitre Collection: The Diner Who Addressed The Maitre D Hotel As Garcon

The Diner Who Addressed The Maitre D Hotel As Garcon
Maitre D Hotel stunned by a offensive presumption that he is a waiter not a manager. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imageMaitre Collection: Louis Comte De Soissons

Louis Comte De Soissons
LOUIS DE BOURBON, comte de SOISSONS French statesman, Grand Maitre de France Date: 1604 - 1641

Background imageMaitre Collection: Charles Comte Soissons

Charles Comte Soissons
CHARLES de BOURBON, comte de SOISSONS French statesman, Grand Maitre de France, gouverneur de Dauphine et Normandie.. Date: 1566 - 1612

Background imageMaitre Collection: International Exhibition in Paris - Le Palais du Trocadero

International Exhibition in Paris - Le Palais du Trocadero
International Exhibition in Paris - Model of the Le Palais du Trocadero et les Bassins. Date: 1937

Background imageMaitre Collection: MAITRE DU BOCCACE DE MUNICH (2nd half 15 c. )

MAITRE DU BOCCACE DE MUNICH (2nd half 15 c. )
MAITRE DU BOCCACE DE MUNICH (2nd half 15 c.); Fouquet, Jean (1420-1481). Jewish Antiquities. ca. 1465. Book I. Fol.25: Joseph gathers his brothers

Background imageMaitre Collection: Women floating in the air

Women floating in the air by the use of parasols with large butterflies attached, and wings on their shoes, gazed at from the ground by men with lorgnettes and telescopes. circa 18th century

Background imageMaitre Collection: Le maitre de danse des aristocrates, allons donc l Abbe coch

Le maitre de danse des aristocrates, allons donc l Abbe cochon en mesure. Print shows a member of the Third Estate, with a turkey-cock at his side

Background imageMaitre Collection: The Bill Met With Strong Opposition

The Bill Met With Strong Opposition
Parliamentary Notes illustrated - The Bill Met With Strong Opposition! Date: circa 1905



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