Doorman Collection

Richard Burton at the Dorchester Hotel in London, 25th June 1982

The Savoy Grill restaurant, situated in the entrance area of The Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London, England. Picture shows the main entrance to The Savoy Grill with the doorman standing by the door

The Ritz Hotel, London, England, UK

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Theatre. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Rocking the Town starring Harry Secombe, Winifred Atwell and Alma Cogan at The London Palladium 27th November 1956

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Doorman. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

The Tilden Mansion
Exterior view of the Tilden Mansion at 14 and 15 Gramercy Park, originally built in the 1840s but massively renovated in 1870, New York, New York, early 1900s

Dog walk (from the series "Boy meets girl")
Dieter Matthes

Hello there!
Piera Polo

Charles Reintzel, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Charles Reintzel, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Reintzel, 1914

Monsieur le concierge, allant en soirée... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur le concierge, allant en soiree... 19th century. Monsieur le concierge, going out for the evening with my wife...I have the honour to request authorisation to let us in after midnight!

Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946 Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Porte du palais Farnèse à Rome, c.1880. Creator: Auguste Dutuit
Porte du palais Farnese a Rome, c.1880. Door of the Farnese Palace in Rome

Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Charlie Barnet, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Charlie Barnet, 1938

Portrait of Gilbert J. Pinkus, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of , Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Doorkeeper at State Dept, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Doorkeeper at State Dept
Doorkeeper at State Dept, between 1910 and 1920. African American man in government building, Washington, D.C

Two men, one a doorman, standing at the F. Street entrance to the Willard... between 1901 and 1910
Two men, one a doorman, standing at the F. Street entrance to the Willard Hotel, between 1901 and 1910

Belgian Mission To U.S. Arriving At Lars I.E. Larz Anderson Home - Gen. Leclereq Leaving Auto, 1917
Belgian Mission To U.S. Arriving At Lars I.E. Larz Anderson Home - Gen. Leclereq [sic] Leaving Auto, Washington DC, 1917. First World War

Belgian Mission To U.S. Arriving At Lars I.E. Larz Anderson Home, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgian Mission To U.S. Arriving At Lars I.E. Larz Anderson Home, Washington DC, 1917. First World War: meeting of diplomats, politicians and military personnel at the house of diplomat Larz Anderson

Paul Massey (right) and Ali Johnson, door staff at The Mall nightclub, High street, Stockton, Thursday 29th April 1993

A doorman hailing a cab in New York, 13th February 1981

Doormen hailing a cab in New York, 13th February 1981

Man in raincoat, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 24, pub. December 1921 (pochoir print)
STC312850 Man in raincoat, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 24, pub. December 1921 (pochoir print) by Roux, Andre de (1870-1952); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Pierce Arrow, 1910 (colour litho)
STC203640 The Pierce Arrow, 1910 (colour litho) by Gil Spear, Adrian (fl.1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Vagrant of Paris, published 1892–1900. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Vagrant of Paris, published 1892-1900

Black doorman in his uniform (chromolitho)
5996043 Black doorman in his uniform (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black doorman in his uniform)

Members at the entrance of Murrays Club, Beak Street (sepia photo)
STC347693 Members at the entrance of Murrays Club, Beak Street (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founded in 1913)

Outbreak of WWII Arriving for cabaret in Montmartre
Arriving at the cabaret, Le Caveau Caucasien (a venue kept by White Russians) in Montmartre, Paris, in the opening weeks of the Second World War. Date: 1939

Front cover of Manners for Women By Mrs Humphry
Colour front cover of Manners for Women by Mrs Humphry, " Madge" of " Truth", showing a lady wearing a long red coat and carrying a muff being saluted to by a smart doorman

Boy holding umbrella at door, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731190 Boy holding umbrella at door, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy holding umbrella at door)

The inside of the Christmas and New Year card from Claridges featuring an illustration of
3604136 The inside of the Christmas and New Year card from Claridges featuring an illustration of the front entrance to Claridges in the 1880 s, (illustration) by English School

Bouquet de Violettes, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print)
3443959 Bouquet de Violettes, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manteau du Soir)

Punch cartoon: The Lion of the Season (engraving)
6034739 Punch cartoon: The Lion of the Season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Lion of the Season)

Covered walk leading to the Albany, bachelor apartments off Piccadilly (b / w photo)
3637527 Covered walk leading to the Albany, bachelor apartments off Piccadilly (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covered walk leading to the Albany)

Amusement Arcade, illustration from High Street by J. M
STC411921 Amusement Arcade, illustration from High Street by J.M. Richards, printed by the Curwen Press, pub. by Country Life, 1938 (colour litho) by Ravilious

You are quite right. This is the place, said the attendant outside the Royal Hotel (colour litho)
5995912 You are quite right. This is the place, said the attendant outside the Royal Hotel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You are quite right)

New York Police. New York, 13th February 1981

A doorman hailing a cab outside a Hotel. New York, 13th February 1981

Scene outside The May Fair Hotel in Stratton St, Mayfair, London, 1st September 1963

Anita Ekberg and Anthony Steele caught in the surging crowds outside the Empire Theatre Leicester Square. The couple were attending the premiere of the motion picture Guys

Former football manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers Ronnie Allen, pictured at his penthouse apartment in an area reserved for the super rich of Bilbaos business community

Prior to singer Frank Sinatra departure from Claridges Hotel a small van arrives at the hotel to collect all of the Sinatra partys luggage. 18th May 1975

Singer Frank Sinatra seen here leaving Claridges Hotel amid high security, in the car is Barbara Marx. 18th May 1975

Holidays: Barbara Synder, 23 year old Air Stewardess from Long Island, America, in London for 1 week as winner of an American Competition for " Girls with Taste"

Rainy Day in the City Date: 1950

THAMES POLICE COURT
The doorman of Thames Police Court poses for a photograph with a woman on the steps of the building. Date: 1930s

March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners... 1837
March of Reform - Master of Ceremonies in the H. of Commons Improved Manners (Much to be desired.) Arising Therefrom, 1837

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"Guardians of Elegance: A Glimpse into the World of Doormen" In the realm of luxury and sophistication, doormen stand as silent sentinels, embodying grace and prestige. From Richard Burton's arrival at the Dorchester Hotel in London on that fateful day in June 1982 to The Ritz Hotel's grand entrance on a bustling street in England, these gatekeepers have witnessed countless tales unfold. Amidst the glamour and allure of a strip tease card game set within opulent theater walls, it is the doorman who commands respect. Clad in his distinguished attire, he becomes an integral part of this captivating world where secrets are whispered behind closed doors. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves at The Tilden Mansion - a place where elegance meets extravagance. Here, rocking performances by Harry Secombe and Winifred Atwell captivate audiences while doormen ensure only those worthy gain entry. Yet not all doorways lead to lavishness; some open onto vibrant streets pulsating with energy. Paul Massey and Ali Johnson proudly guard The Mall nightclub's threshold along High Street – their presence ensuring safety amidst revelry. At The Savoy Grill restaurant nestled within The Savoy Hotel on London's iconic Strand, a doorman stands tall as patrons indulge their palates. His poised demeanor reflects both tradition and modernity – an embodiment of timeless hospitality. Across continents lies New York City – its bustling streets alive with possibilities. Here we witness a doorman hailing cabs with practiced finesse on that chilly February day in 1981. Their gestures speak volumes about urban rhythm and efficiency. Traveling even further back through history brings us to Monsieur magazine's December 1921 cover – showcasing a mysterious man donning a raincoat against Parisian cobblestones. This pochoir print captures intrigue as our imagination wanders through the doors he guards.