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Cartoon, The aperitif. A waiter stands beside a table whilst a seated couple read the menu. The woman asks her husband why he has such a good appetite
Cartoon, British troops at the Front, WW1Cartoon, British troops at the Front. Rumour has it that British troops on the Western Front are living in idle luxury, leaving it to the French to do any nasty fighting that has to be done
Children and Christmas tree on a New Year cardChildren with their toys gathered round a Christmas tree on a New Year card, with a pop-up Santa Claus. Date: circa 1890s
Lum Fongs Chinese Restaurant, New York City, USA -- there were two restaurants, one uptown (West 52nd Street) and one downtown (Canal Street). Date: circa 1940
China Inn, Broadway, New York City, USAInterior, China Inn, Chinese American Restaurant, Broadway and 60th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910
Village Barn Restaurant, New York City, USADining room and dance floor of the Village Barn Restaurant, West 8th Street, New York City, USA. All the tables are empty -- the band sits expectantly. Date: 1940s
The Lobster, New York City, USAThe Lobster, Oyster and Chop House, West 45th Street, New York City, USA, with views of the main dining room and the cave. Date: circa 1920s
Zuccas Italian Garden, New York City, USAZuccas Italian Garden, West 49th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1920
Tokio Restaurant, West 45th Street, New York City, USAInterior of Tokio Restaurant, West 45th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910
Cartoon, Neglected sailor, WW1Cartoon, A neglected sailor asks a group of civilians in a restaurant what is the point of being masters of the sea, if people only give you one sardine to eat? Date: 1916
Cartoon, German women at Christmas, WW1Cartoon, German women at Christmas with a table full of gift items. A woman tells her friend she is lucky her husband is fighting in the war
Illustrations of a Sealyham terrier by Cecil AldinIllustrations of a Sealyham terrier called Bunch, by Cecil Aldin. Seen here on his hind legs near the dinner table hoping for titbits (above)
Women sitting at a table sewing arts and crafts. Date: circa 1920s
Women with display of homemade arts and craftsA group of women with a display of homemade arts and crafts. Date: circa 1920s
Little girl with Christmas cakeLittle girl with a Christmas cake and crackers in front of her on a table. Date: circa 1960s
Dutch boy scout cooking at camp, HollandA Dutch boy scout cooking at camp, Holland
Dining room staff, Baden Powell House, LondonDining room staff preparing for visitors at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s
Bonzo is hoist with his own petard! by George StuddyBonzo is hoist with his own petard! He pulls at the tablecloth, and manages to break a plate and cover his bone with some kind of sauce or custard. Date: 1924
British doctors sitting at a table, Western Front, WW1British doctors (Medical Officers) attached to a dressing station, sitting at a table complete with a white tablecloth, near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Silhouette of diners and waiters at a table. Date: 20th century
Two diners pull a wishbone rather too energetically much to the amazement (or annoyance) of their waitress. Chicken, plates
Dolls, teddy and rabbit enjoying a tea partyFour dolls, a teddy bear with a parasol, and a rabbit, enjoying a tea party. The table is set with miniature cups, saucers, teapot and kettle, a vase of flowers, and some cakes and biscuits
Japan - Geisha Girl - reading a book at a small table Date: circa 1910s
Earl of Halsbury and Erskine try to control Irish MP TannerThe Story of Rackety Tanner (cont.). Hardinge Stanley Giffard, The Earl of Halsbury (1823-1921) - Three times Lord Chancellor of Great Britain and Sir Henry David Erskine (1838-1921)
Russian Waiter in his pristine white uniform and clutching a teatowel, which appears not to have The 50 Best Windmills of East Anglia on it... Date: 1902
Russian Rural family gather around the Samovar and share afternoon tea. Date: circa 1902
Woodward Tablecloth