Lunch Break Collection

Chefs eating lunch at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380765 Chefs eating lunch at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Rooftop Rifle Range
18th June 1940: London workers at lunchtime target practice on the roof of their office building. (Photo by Gerry Cranham/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Lunch in China, c.1910 (print)
7293345 Lunch in China, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. A lunch in China. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo)
UIG5446713 U.S. Soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions factory. August 1918 (b/w photo).

The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790171 The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wheat : from the harvest to the bread, in France early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Workmen from the outskirts of Sheffield
5310208 Workmen from the outskirts of Sheffield; (add.info.: Engraving depicting workmen from the outskirts of Sheffield taking their lunch break)

A mother feeding her toddler in a high chair, 1850
3478202 A mother feeding her toddler in a high chair, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother feeding her toddler in a high chair. Illustrated by Miriam Kerns)

The Quick Lunch (colour litho)
813621 The Quick Lunch (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quick Lunch.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Lunch break at the Lycee Janson-de Sailly, Paris (b / w photo)
3098783 Lunch break at the Lycee Janson-de Sailly, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch break at the Lycee Janson-de Sailly, Paris)

Female Munitions workers, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359730 Female Munitions workers, 1914-19 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The Workers Lunch (colour litho)
2818179 The Workers Lunch (colour litho) by Cain, Henri (1859-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workers Lunch. Painting by Henri Cain. Le Dejeuner de l Ouvrier. Tableau de Henri Cain)

Two girls walking to school, boy sitting on lunchbox. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two girls walking to school, boy sitting on lunchbox

Cold Beef and Mustard
Vintage engraving from 1883 of a man eating cold beef and mustard

Sneezing
Vintage engraving from 1883 of a man sneezing after getting pepper up his nose

The Woodcutters Meal, 1873 (oil on panel)
XKH204839 The Woodcutters Meal, 1873 (oil on panel) by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); 45.6x38.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Female clerks, staff from Woman magazine, leaving the office, London, England. 13 August 1949

Field worker taking rest in a cart. 1938

Army manoeuvers in Orpingon, Kent. Troops stop to eat and feed their animals. 1936

Road sweepers lunching round fire Chislehurst. 1935

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"Lunch Break: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to 1902, as chefs take a well-deserved lunch break at Sherry's restaurant in New York. The silver gelatin print captures their camaraderie and the satisfaction of enjoying a meal together. On another note, imagine an unexpected sight atop a building - a rooftop rifle range. This unconventional lunch break activity adds an element of surprise and intrigue to the day. In contrast, "The Funeral Meal" painted in 1886 depicts a somber moment where mourners gather for sustenance after bidding farewell to their loved ones. The oil on canvas artwork reminds us that even during difficult times, nourishment is essential for both body and soul. Fast forward to bustling city life with "The Quick Lunch, " depicted through vibrant color lithography. It showcases people grabbing a quick bite amidst the hustle and bustle of urban existence – highlighting how our modern society values efficiency even during breaks. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves witnessing "Lunch Break at Lycee Janson-de-Sailly" captured in black-and-white photography from Paris. Students taking respite from their studies remind us that no matter where we are or what era it may be, everyone needs moments of rest and rejuvenation. During World War I, female munitions workers played crucial roles on the home front. A powerful lithograph portrays these brave women pausing for lunch while contributing significantly to the war effort – showcasing resilience amid challenging circumstances. "The Workers' Lunch" presents yet another perspective through colorful lithography; it celebrates laborers coming together over meals as they recharge before continuing their hard work - emphasizing solidarity among colleagues throughout history. A heartwarming photograph shows two girls walking to school with a boy sitting on his trusty lunchbox by H's lens. This image encapsulates childhood innocence intertwined with daily routines – reminding us of simpler times when lunch breaks were filled with laughter and friendship.