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Dinner Party Collection

Step back in time to the 1800s as gas lamps flicker, casting a warm glow over the elegant dining room

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Toast, 1913

The Toast, 1913
NOO69080 The Toast, 1913 by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Richard Jack); Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Lighting the gas lamps for a dinner party, 1800s

Lighting the gas lamps for a dinner party, 1800s
Guests awaiting the return of gas-light during a Christmas dinner-party, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Roast meal

Roast meal

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official

Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official
3521209 Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dinner party at a table in the house of a rich Chinese official)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century

A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century
5311232 A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDinner Party Collection: An after dinner drawing-room scene, 1850

An after dinner drawing-room scene, 1850
3478306 An after dinner drawing-room scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an after dinner drawing-room scene. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDinner Party Collection: A place setting for a formal dinner party

A place setting for a formal dinner party
5307818 A place setting for a formal dinner party.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a place setting for a formal dinner party. 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Engraving depicting a dinner party

Engraving depicting a dinner party
5308943 Engraving depicting a dinner party; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dinner party. Illustrated by Fred Barnard (1846-1896) a Victorian English illustrator, caricaturist and genre painter

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Regency dinner party at the home of a bourgeois family. Liston and the Lambkins

Regency dinner party at the home of a bourgeois family. Liston and the Lambkins, or the Citizens Dinner Party
FLO4619079 Regency dinner party at the home of a bourgeois family. Liston and the Lambkins, or the Citizens Dinner Party. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Fish, shellfish and meat dishes

Fish, shellfish and meat dishes
864140 Fish, shellfish and meat dishes; (add.info.: Fish, shellfish and meat dishes garnished ready for serving at a dinner party)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Moulded puddings

Moulded puddings
864144 Moulded puddings; (add.info.: Moulded puddings for a dinner party. Blancmange, Christmas pudding, Fruit jelly with fruit set in it, Jelly in two colours)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Puddings and pie

Puddings and pie
864145 Puddings and pie; (add.info.: Puddings and a pie. Top; Jelly and cream, and Yorkshire pie with aspic jelly. Bottom; Christmas pudding, and a jelly)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Toast

The Toast
NOO64271 The Toast by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Frank Moss Bennett); Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK.

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Four figures make a toast, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell

Four figures make a toast, c.1854-c.1887. Creator: Alexander Ver Huell
Four figures make a toast, c.1854-c.1887. Three men and a woman at a table raise their wine glasses

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Four women at a table during a trip to Falmouth, 1778. Creator: Jan Brandes

Four women at a table during a trip to Falmouth, 1778. Creator: Jan Brandes
Four women at a table during a trip to Falmouth, 1778. Women visible from the waist up. Guests at a dinner whose table arrangement is drawn on the back of this sheet

Background imageDinner Party Collection: (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795)

(St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Creator: Francesco Tozelli
Schuttersmalijd in De Voetboog (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam, to celebrate the conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Militiamen's meal

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Wrath of Ahasuerus, 1640-1724. Creator: Unknown

The Wrath of Ahasuerus, 1640-1724. Creator: Unknown
The Wrath of Ahasuerus, 1640-1724. King Ahasuerus rises from the table in anger. Haman is seated at left, and Esther in the centre. Manner of Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Aconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Aconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Aconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Mr. Maciver [of Dingwall in Scotland], had a private dinner party, consisting of [four gentlemen]... and several ladies. After dinner Mr

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Banquet of Distinguished Turkish Women, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Banquet of Distinguished Turkish Women, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Banquet of Distinguished Turkish Women, c.1720-c.1737

Background imageDinner Party Collection: My First Season; The Dinner Party, a middle-aged MP took me in, 1890. Creator: Arthur Hopkins

My First Season; The Dinner Party, a middle-aged MP took me in, 1890. Creator: Arthur Hopkins
My First Season; The Dinner Party, a middle-aged MP took me in, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Lord Mayor reading the News of the Victory on the Alma at the Sheriff's Inauguration... 1854

The Lord Mayor reading the News of the Victory on the Alma at the Sheriff's Inauguration... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayor reading the News of the Victory on the Alma at the Sheriff's Inauguration Dinner, at the London Tavern, 1854. News of the Crimean War reaches London

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Illustration to 'Fred Holdsworth; or, Love and Pride', by Thomas Miller, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Illustration to "Fred Holdsworth; or, Love and Pride", by Thomas Miller, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Illustration to "Fred Holdsworth; or, Love and Pride", by Thomas Miller, 1850. There was a laugh round the table, which made Fred blush up to the ears ; while his aunt was delighted

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Banquet held in York to celebrate the forthcoming Great Exhibition. The centrepiece was...a magnificent ornamental design of M

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell, 1850

Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell, [London], 1850. The entertainment takes place in the Great Hall of Bridewell Hospital

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, [on the River Thames, London], 1862. The decorations of the table, even putting out of question the plate

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Merry Christmas!, 1938

Merry Christmas!, 1938. Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Roman wall-painting of a dinner party

Roman wall-painting of a dinner party from Pompeii, now in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Engraving depicting a gentleman handing a lady a dish of jelly at a supper

Engraving depicting a gentleman handing a lady a dish of jelly at a supper
5308959 Engraving depicting a gentleman handing a lady a dish of jelly at a supper by Hughes, Edward (1832-1908); (add.info)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Young Duke, 1891 (etching)

The Young Duke, 1891 (etching)
6198669 The Young Duke, 1891 (etching) by Laguillermie, Frederic Auguste (1841-1934) & Goulding, Frederick (1842-1909); 75x104 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Sending for the Doctor, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Sending for the Doctor, 1880 (oil on canvas)
5054391 Sending for the Doctor, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 175x190 cm; Trondheim Kunstmuseum, Norway; (add.info.: Legen hentes ( Bud etter doktoren)); Photo © O

Background imageDinner Party Collection: A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish

A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish
5893731 A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a game dish that has gone off)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Dinner Party (engraving)

The Dinner Party (engraving)
6027031 The Dinner Party (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dinner Party)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The Helots (colour litho)

The Helots (colour litho)
964631 The Helots (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Helots. From Truth, 25 December 1900.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory (engraving)

Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory (engraving)
1591153 Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Ben Nevis Observatory)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: On the Way to Klondike (litho)

On the Way to Klondike (litho)
1598136 On the Way to Klondike (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Klondike, Scenes on the Route from Victoria, British Columbia)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho)

Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho)
CHT245010 Menu for Sarah Bernhardt Day, 9th December 1896 (colour litho) by Abbema, Louise (1858-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Design for the presentation of Charlottes a la Reine & Pain de Framboises a la Leda

Design for the presentation of Charlottes a la Reine & Pain de Framboises a la Leda
CHT245002 Design for the presentation of Charlottes a la Reine & Pain de Framboises a la Leda, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book on French cooking

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Destroy what you like in your passion except for my dress

Destroy what you like in your passion except for my dress
CHT189354 Destroy what you like in your passion except for my dress, couple embracing after drinking champagne, 1909 (colour litho) by Reznicek

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Advertisement for Le Clos Charbonnier Beaujolais, c. 1880 (colour litho)

Advertisement for Le Clos Charbonnier Beaujolais, c. 1880 (colour litho)
CHT174125 Advertisement for Le Clos Charbonnier Beaujolais, c.1880 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageDinner Party Collection: The banqueting hall was in tumult, illustration from Irish Fairy Tales

The banqueting hall was in tumult, illustration from Irish Fairy Tales
STC411977 The banqueting hall was in tumult, illustration from Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens, 1920 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H

Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H
872448 Company shocked at a Lady getting up to Ring the Bell, pub. H. Humphrey, London, 1804 (hand-coloured engraving) by North

Background imageDinner Party Collection: New Years Eve, fashion plate from Art, Gout, Beaute, published in Paris

New Years Eve, fashion plate from Art, Gout, Beaute, published in Paris
CHT245039 New Years Eve, fashion plate from Art, Gout, Beaute, published in Paris, December 1923 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDinner Party Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of cats sitting on sacks around a table at a dinner party, c

A Victorian Christmas card of cats sitting on sacks around a table at a dinner party, c
3603518 A Victorian Christmas card of cats sitting on sacks around a table at a dinner party, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U. S. S. F

Dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U. S. S. F
1272313 Dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U.S.S.F. Powhatan, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 15x22.375 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Lady being serenaded by musicians, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Lady being serenaded by musicians, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730946 Lady being serenaded by musicians, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady being serenaded by musicians)

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Design for the presentation of chicken stuffed with foie gras

Design for the presentation of chicken stuffed with foie gras
CHT245005 Design for the presentation of chicken stuffed with foie gras and pheasant breasts cooked in the Berthold manner, illustration from a Hungarian cookery book on French cooking

Background imageDinner Party Collection: Dinner party

Dinner party
LLM460539 Dinner party by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner party. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures



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Step back in time to the 1800s as gas lamps flicker, casting a warm glow over the elegant dining room. The air is filled with anticipation as guests gather for a lavish dinner party. The aroma of a succulent roast meal wafts through the room, tantalizing taste buds and whetting appetites. It's Christmas Eve in 1938, and merry greetings fill the air. Laughter echoes off the walls as friends and family come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. A sense of warmth envelops everyone, making memories that will last a lifetime. In an enchanting engraving from another era, we witness chivalry at its finest. A gentleman gracefully presents a lady with a dish of jelly at an exquisite supper. It's not just about food; it's about gestures of kindness and respect that make these gatherings truly special. A toast is raised in 1913, marking moments of triumph or simply celebrating life itself. Glasses clink together amidst heartfelt laughter and camaraderie. These cherished traditions bring people closer than ever before. Transport yourself to 1891 through an etching titled "The Young Duke. " This captivating artwork captures the elegance and grandeur of dinner parties during this period – where opulence meets sophistication. However, not all dinner parties go according to plan. In one unfortunate scenario depicted on canvas in 1880, an unpleasant stench fills the room when a game dish arrives unexpectedly – ruining what was meant to be an enjoyable evening. "The Dinner Party" engraving showcases individuals gathered around a beautifully set table adorned with fine china and crystal glasses – capturing both opulence and refinement simultaneously. In contrast, "The Helots" lithograph depicts scenes from ancient Greece where slaves serve their masters during banquets - reminding us how societal dynamics have evolved over time but also highlighting historical perspectives on feasting customs. Travel northwards to Haddo House in 1884, as captured by Alfred Edward Emslie's oil on canvas.