Waitress Collection

Cuban paintings, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Spaten Brau Publicity 2
A waitress brings four seidels of frothy Spaten-Brau

Poster for A Womans Gotta Do... Season at BFI Southbank (1-31 March 2011)
Susan Sarandon

Silhouette of a waitress or pub barmaid, about to pour beer into a glass. An advertisement for Worthington beer

Lyons Tea Waitress
A large tray is carried by a waitress in one of Lyons teashops which at this time were found throughout London

Biergarten waitress carrying beer tankards
A Biergarten waitress carrying tankards of beer

An intense Gwendolyn Watts in Billy Liar (1963)
Gwendolyn Watts as Rita in a scene set in a cafe from John Schlesingers Billy Liar (1963)

Abc Cafe London / 1900
The Aerated Bread Company Cafe (ABC) Ludgate Hill, London. The tea rooms opened in the 1860s, serving hot drinks and snacks. The stair sign reads Ladies Coffee Room Downstairs

Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement, 1916
Advertisement for the Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms - the most charming place in London for luncheons, teas and dinners. Illustration shows a lady having tea with an officer in uniform while a waitress in

Poster advertising the Ferme de Frahinfaz, a cafe and restaurant near Spa
STC138588 Poster advertising the Ferme de Frahinfaz, a cafe and restaurant near Spa, Belgium, 1896 (colour litho) by Duyck, Edouard (1856-97) and Crespin

Advert, Spears Sausages of Bath - Oh, Good! no preservative! 1927

Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

HOUS2A-00059
Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

Serving Maid / Chocolate
A serving maid carries a cup of chocolate and a glass of water on a tray

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

LYONS NIPPIE CLEARING
A Lyons Nippie clearing tables at a Lyons Corner House. Date: early 1930s

Ice Skating Tea Time
Lake Placid, New York: January 3, 1923. Two young women ice skaters at the Lake Placid Club enjoy an afternoon tea served hot off the ski-tea table

Cartoon, Waitress, WW1
Cartoon, Waitress, showing a pretty young woman in a white apron serving a beer to a French soldier in uniform. Date: 1915

Shelburne Hostesses
The famous Shelburne Hostesses from the Shelburne Lounge, cocktail bar, Lexington Avenue, New York

Students in Biergarten
German students enjoy a jocular session in a biergarten, joking with the waitress and emptying a few steins

London Teashop 1927
Three ladies in fashionable cloche hats, one with her dog on her lap, enjoy tea and cake at a London teashop next door to Wyndhams Theatre

Lyons Girl with Tea Pot
A pot of tea is brought to a customer by a waitress in one of Lyons teashops which at this time were found throughout London

Lyons Waitress W / Tray
A waitress in one of Lyons teashops which at this time were found throughout London

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)

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.

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.

Viennese coffee house life, 1875. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000896 Viennese coffee house life, 1875. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

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.

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.

Looking Capable: The Appearance of a Kyoto Waitress of the Meiji Era, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Looking Capable: The Appearance of a Kyoto Waitress of the Meiji Era, 1888. Series: Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners

Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. Creator: Peter Eskilson
Skittles at Faggen's. Scene from Fredman's Epistle 55 by Bellman, 1868. "Fredmans epistlar" (English: Fredman's Epistles)

Restaurant Specializing in Eel, between circa 1804 and circa 1810. Creator: Katsukawa Shuntei
Restaurant Specializing in Eel, between circa 1804 and circa 1810

Looking Weighed Down: The Manner of a Waitress at Fukagawa in the Tenpo Era... 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Looking Weighed Down: The Manner of a Waitress at Fukagawa in the Tenpo Era (Omota-so: Tenpo nenkan Fukagawa karuko no fuzoko), 1888. From number 12

Woman Holding a Cup on a Tray (image 2 of 2), between circa 1794 and circa 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Holding a Cup on a Tray (image 2 of 2), between circa 1794 and circa 1795

Oji Ebiya, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Oji Ebiya, c1802

Akasaka, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Akasaka, between circa 1833 and circa 1834. From number 37

'The Cyclists Sunday Dinner at Ripley; The Clubs at Dinner. 1891. Creator: Charles Joseph Staniland
'The Cyclists Sunday Dinner at Ripley; The Clubs at Dinner. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Akasaka: Waitresses at an Inn (Akasaka, ryosha shofu no zu), from the series "Fifty... c. 1833/34
Akasaka: Waitresses at an Inn (Akasaka, ryosha shofu no zu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c

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In the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, a Cuban waitress gracefully glides through the bustling crowds. Her silhouette against the backdrop of colorful Cuban paintings tells a story of resilience and strength in this enchanting city in the West Indies. With her Spaten Brau Publicity 2 poster proudly displayed at her workplace, she embodies the spirit of Central America's rich culture. At BFI Southbank's "A Woman's Gotta Do. . Season" in March 2011, a powerful image captures a waitress who symbolizes determination and ambition. She stands tall amidst challenges, just like Gwendolyn Watts portrayed in Billy Liar (1963), leaving an intense impression on all those who encounter her. From Lyons Tea Waitress to Biergarten waitresses carrying beer tankards with precision and grace, these women exemplify dedication to their craft. Their presence is felt throughout history as they serve patrons at Formosa Oolong Tea Rooms advertisement dating back to 1916 or even earlier at Abc Cafe London in 1900. As we step into the Banquet scene at Mansion House's Egyptian Hall, we witness a moment frozen in time - a waitress taking two couples' orders captured beautifully in black and white photography. This image reminds us that even amidst grandeur and opulence, it is often these unsung heroes who ensure our dining experiences are memorable. In HOUS2A-00059 photograph, we see another side of waitressing - one that requires quick thinking and multitasking skills as this diligent waitress attends to customers' needs effortlessly. Whether it be serving tea or taking orders for extravagant banquets, these waitresses play an integral role not only within their establishments but also within society itself. They embody hard work, dedication, and perseverance while adding charm to every interaction they have with patrons from all walks of life.