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Dinner-table accidents in a restaurant. Gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap, waiter opening a bottle of beer in a customer's face, another waiter knocking a diner, etc
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Dinner-table accidents in a restaurant. Gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap, waiter opening a bottle of beer in a customer's face, another waiter knocking a diner, etc
FLO4679193 Dinner-table accidents in a restaurant. Gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap, waiter opening a bottle of beer in a customer's face, another waiter knocking a diner, etc. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807.; (add.info.: Dinner-table accidents in a restaurant. Gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap, waiter opening a bottle of beer in a customer's face, another waiter knocking a diner, etc. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807.); © Florilegius
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Dinner-table accidents can happen to anyone, even in the most refined of restaurants. In this chaotic scene captured by John Augustus Atkinson in 1807, we see a gentleman dropping a full plate on a lady's lap, a waiter opening a bottle of beer right in a customer's face, and another waiter accidentally knocking into a diner. The look of shock and dismay on their faces is palpable as chaos ensues at the dining table.
Atkinson's handcoloured copperplate etching from "Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life" perfectly captures the comedic yet relatable moments that can occur during a meal out. From spilled drinks to unexpected collisions, these misfortunes are all too familiar to anyone who has dined out before.
Despite the mishaps depicted in this print, there is an underlying sense of humor and lightheartedness that makes it impossible not to chuckle at the absurdity of it all. It serves as a reminder that sometimes life's little accidents can lead to unexpected laughter and camaraderie among diners.
Next time you find yourself dining out, take heed from this amusing illustration and remember that even when things go awry at the dinner table, it's all part of the experience.
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