WAITER HIDES WINES 1894

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WAITER HIDES WINES 1894

A waiter puts aside a couple of bottles for the personal refreshment of the staff... Date: 1894

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1894 Bottles Hides Hiding Personal Puts Refreshment Serving Staff Waiter Waiters Wines Dishonest Dishonesty

EDITORS COMMENTS
A Waiter Hides Wines, 1894: An Unseen Side of the Hospitality Industry This evocative photograph, taken in 1894, captures a moment of quiet respite for a waiter in the bustling world of a fine dining establishment. The image reveals a waiter, clad in formal attire, surreptitiously hiding a couple of bottles of wine beneath a table. The scene, though seemingly mundane, offers a glimpse into the unspoken realities of the hospitality industry during the 1890s. The waiter's actions, while not explicitly stated as dishonest, suggest an element of pilfering. The practice of staff pilfering was not uncommon in the late 19th century, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Waiters, often underpaid and overworked, would sometimes take small portions of food or drink for their own refreshment. This photograph, therefore, presents a complex narrative - one of labor exploitation, camaraderie, and the human need for sustenance. The image also highlights the contrasting worlds of the front and back of house in a fine dining establishment. The front of house, where patrons dined and enjoyed their meals, was a place of elegance and refinement. In contrast, the back of house, where the staff prepared and served the food, was a hive of activity and, at times, less than savory practices. This photograph, with its intriguing narrative and historical context, offers a unique perspective on the hospitality industry during the 1890s. It serves as a reminder that, even in the most formal of settings, the human element cannot be ignored.

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