Waiters Collection

Garcon De Cafe 1850
A French garcon de cafe, or cafe waiter. Date: 1850

Gabriel Masselin, Waiter
Gabriel Masselin served as a waiter at the Grand-Vefour, Paris, for over thirty years. Date: 1879

Wine Waiter Opens Bottle
The wine waiter opens a bottle Date: 1878

Cafe, Port d Andratx, Mallorca, Spain, Europe

Dinner Party at Home
A lavish dinner party takes place in a French household

Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay
A relaxed scene showing smart holidaymakers enjoying a drink at an open air cafe underneath striped parasols somewhere on the Cote d Azur, France during the 1930s. Date: 1935

Wine Waiter
A waiter hurries purposely to a table bearing a bottle of wine and a set of flute glasses. From his rosy cheeks, he may have tested the vintage first

David Copperfield
3772754 David Copperfield by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne)

The Country Club at Johannesburg
The rendezvous of Rand society - the Johannesburg Country Club situated in a suburb of Auckland Park. Date: 1929

Restaurant of the Grand Hotel, Brussels, Belgium. Date: circa 1910

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

Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room
The Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters

People Eating at an Outdoor Restaurant with a Faded Advertising Sign on the Wall, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Overworked clerk (colour litho)
8656906 Overworked clerk (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked clerk. Luncheon. Smoking room. Office clerk flirting with a waitress)

A 17th century banquet. (print)
7419957 A 17th century banquet. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century banquet. This official dinner celebrated the signing of the Peace of Westphalia, September 25, 1649)

19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe (engraving)
5306399 19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Porks crepinettes, c.1910 (print)
7293305 Porks crepinettes, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Porks crepinettes (flat sausages), favourite meal of Napoleon Ist

American menu (litho)
8641538 American menu (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: American menu. Illustration for The Confessions of a Caricaturist by Harry Furniss)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293401 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid serving breakfast. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib
2963111 A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib, an island of sorcerers and magicians

It really is too bad (colour litho)
8677211 It really is too bad (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: It really is too bad. Man comlaining about rotten eggs at a cafe)

Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving)
8650083 Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valise)

S for Swiss (chromolitho)
8677329s for Swiss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for Swiss. Woman in traditional Swiss costume carrying a tray of drinks)

A big order (litho)
8663000 A big order (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A big order. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn.

Naples: old pizzeria. Pizzaiolo preparing the pizza while the waiter serves them to the guests
FGL5470200 Naples: old pizzeria. Pizzaiolo preparing the pizza while the waiter serves them to the guests. Engraving of the 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe
5306401 19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe; Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe
5306400 19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe; Universal History Archive/UIG.

People of Egypt: Waiter, Shepheard's Hotel, Soffraghi (colour litho)
8674093 People of Egypt: Waiter, Shepheard's Hotel, Soffraghi (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiter, Shepheard's Hotel, Soffraghi)

Lunch in Fleet Street, London (b/w photo)
8676177 Lunch in Fleet Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch in Fleet Street, London)

Naples: old pizzeria. Colorful engraving of the 19th century
FGL5470197 Naples: old pizzeria. Colorful engraving of the 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe
5306398 19th century cartoon of a French restaurant or cafe; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A London Club waiter serving a member with a drink, 1850
3478080 A London Club waiter serving a member with a drink, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a London Club waiter serving a member with a drink)

Naples: view of an ancient pizzeria. 19th century print
FGL5483057 Naples: view of an ancient pizzeria. 19th century print; Fototeca Gilardi.

Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sketches from New York: a Garten Wirthschaft, 1864. 'There is hardly a street, lane, or alley in the city of New York in which the lager beer saloon, in some of its various forms

Les Garçons en habit noir, 1855. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Garcons en habit noir, 1855. Waiters in black. - Defense de recevour un pour-boire, comme c'est regalant! - Et hier, un monsieur qui voulait encore me faire me payer son diner

Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis...1876. Creator: L.B
Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis: Captain Glyn presenting the Album, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Ah! Il est fraîs...Ah! Il est fraîs... 1846. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! Il est frais...Ah! Il est frais... 1846. Ah! il est frais...ah! il est frais...mais t'nez donc garcon, decidement il est frais!'

Garçon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Garcon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ca?... 1841. Garcon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ca?...vous n'entendez pas vos interests; il fallait le faire couver

Carotte du Restaurant, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Carotte du Restaurant, 1844. - J'offrirai a monsieur un petit diner distingue et pas cher'. - Tres bien! - Six douzaines marennes

Ventre affamé n'a pas d'oreilles, 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ventre affame n'a pas d'oreilles, 1840. A hungry belly has no ears. From Proverbes et Maximes

Grand Banquet to the Knights of St. Patrick, in Dublin Castle, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to the Knights of St. Patrick, in Dublin Castle, 1857. A grand Chapter of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick was held...in the Presence Chamber...for the investure of the Earl of

U.S.S. New York, ward room [i.e. wardroom] mess, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, ward room [i.e. wardroom] mess, between 1893 and 1901

Anniversary Dinner of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Anniversary Dinner of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, 1856. Masonic charity...established in 1798 for the purpose of clothing, educating

Officers club, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, (1902?). Creator: Unknown
Officers club, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, (1902?)

Vous ne prenez rien?, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous ne prenez rien?, 19th century. Parisian Sketches - You don't take anything?

N'faites pas attention m'sieu... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
N'faites pas attention m'sieu... 19th century

Est-ce le garçon?, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Est-ce le garcon?, 19th century. Parisian sketches - is it the boy?

Ventre affamé n'a pas d'orleilles, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ventre affame n'a pas d'orleilles, 19th century. Hungry belly has no toes

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"Captivating Waiters: A Glimpse into the World of Hospitality" Step back in time to 1850, where Garcon De Cafe sets the stage for exceptional service. Meet Gabriel Masselin, a waiter whose charm and grace captivate patrons at every turn. Picture a wine waiter effortlessly opening bottles with finesse, adding an air of sophistication to any dining experience. Transport yourself to Café Port d'Andratx in Mallorca, Spain, nestled amidst the enchanting beauty of Europe. Here, waiters orchestrate culinary delights that leave guests spellbound. Just like David Copperfield's illusions mesmerize audiences, these waiters perform their own magic by creating unforgettable moments through impeccable service. Imagine a grand banquet scene unfolding at the Egyptian Hall within Mansion House. Waiters glide gracefully between tables as they cater to esteemed guests with utmost professionalism and attention to detail. Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay comes alive as these skilled individuals transform ordinary evenings into extraordinary affairs. But it's not just lavish events that showcase their talents; even intimate dinner parties at home become elevated when attended by dedicated waitstaff who anticipate every need. The Country Club at Johannesburg epitomizes this level of excellence as its waiters provide seamless experiences that surpass expectations. Venturing further across borders, we find ourselves in Brussels, Belgium – specifically at the Restaurant of the Grand Hotel. Here, waiters embody elegance and refinement while serving delectable cuisine from around the world. Dining in the moonlight takes on new meaning within the enchanting Garden Grill-Room under their attentive care. Travel back in time once more to 1940 Napoli where Gerardo di Nola presents various types of pasta with pride and expertise unmatched elsewhere. These passionate waiters bring Italian flavors alive through their knowledge and enthusiasm for gastronomy. From historical landmarks to hidden gems worldwide, one thing remains constant – outstanding service provided by remarkable individuals known as "waiters.