Bellboy Collection

Anti-English sentiments as an English traveller attacks a French Bellboy in Paris, 1899
3479682 Anti-English sentiments as an English traveller attacks a French Bellboy in Paris, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration showing anti-English sentiments as an English traveller attacks a French)

A bridal procession in Hesse being stopped, Germany, historical engraving of 1883
UIG5414160 A bridal procession in Hesse being stopped, Germany, historical engraving of 1883; UIG.

Le groom public, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le groom public, 19th century. Bohemians of Paris - The bellboy

Room Service, New Orleans, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Room Service, New Orleans, 1939. George Abbot's Smash Hit - by Murray & Boretz - St. Charles Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Red Wedding, 1928 (chromolitho)
FIA5403502 The Red Wedding, 1928 (chromolitho) by Russian School (20th century); 42x57 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: The Red Wedding par Anonymous, 1928 - Chromolithography)

Bellboy Running to Serve a Hotel Guest, 1951 (screen print)
2622200 Bellboy Running to Serve a Hotel Guest, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Call Boy Impregnated Safety Matches, average 50 matches

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

Flowers for the Lady, 1930 (oil on canvas laid on board)
823281 Flowers for the Lady, 1930 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); 68x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers for the Lady)

The Marriage Contract
FIA5409457 The Marriage Contract by Perez, Mariano Alonso (1857-1930); 58x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le contrat de mariage - The Marriage Contract, by Perez, Mariano Alonso (1857-1930)

An engagement by Anonymous. Oil on canvas, Mid of the 19th cen State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow
FIA5633888 An engagement by Anonymous. Oil on canvas, Mid of the 19th cen.. State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow by Russian School (19th century); The Tropinin Museum, Moscow

L epoux trompe - The Cuckold Bridegroom - Jan Havicksz Steen (1626-1679)
FIA5406435 L epoux trompe - The Cuckold Bridegroom - Jan Havicksz Steen (1626-1679). Oil on wood, c. 1670. Dimension : 57x68, 5 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Steen, Jan Havicksz

The Dance of the Bride par Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
FIA5400798 The Dance of the Bride par Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569), - Oil on wood, 115x166 - Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp by Bruegel

Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple, by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
FIA5408915 Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple, by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Oil on wood, 1532. Dimension : 108x119 cm

"Portrait d un couple marie dans un parc"
FIA5394303 " Portrait d un couple marie dans un parc" (Portrait of a Married Couple in the Park) Peinture de Gonzales Coques (Cockes)

Le contrat de mariage ou l attente nerveuse - The Marriage Contract par Jean Baptiste
FIA5402462 Le contrat de mariage ou l attente nerveuse - The Marriage Contract par Jean Baptiste Andre Gautier Dagoty (1740-1786), - Oil on canvas, 104x136 - Private Collection by Gautier D Agoty

Staff of the Oriental Hotel, Dallas c. 1912 (b / w photo)
DHS212206 Staff of the Oriental Hotel, Dallas c.1912 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Programme for the Alhambra Music Hall, c. 1905 (colour litho)
698707 Programme for the Alhambra Music Hall, c.1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: Alhambra, rue de Malte)

Dorchester Hotel, London, 1931: The Foyer (colour litho)
6014038 Dorchester Hotel, London, 1931: The Foyer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foyer)

Bride and Groom - Peinture de Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920
FIA5398262 Bride and Groom - Peinture de Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) - 1915-1916 - Oil on canvas - 55x46 - (c) Museum of Modern Art, New York by Modigliani

Wedding scene par Michelin, Jean (1623-1695). Oil on canvas, size : 76x52
FIA5404777 Wedding scene par Michelin, Jean (1623-1695). Oil on canvas, size : 76x52, , Private Collection by Michelin, Jean (1623-96); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; French

Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
FIA5408917 Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575). Oil on wood, 1566. Dimension : 97x134 cm

Le paiement d une rancon pour la mariee. Peinture de Vladimir Makovski - Paying a
FIA5407535 Le paiement d une rancon pour la mariee. Peinture de Vladimir Makovski - Paying a ransom for the bride - Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky (1846-1920). Oil on canvas, 1888

Buster Keaton and George Davis in Edward Brophys comedy film Casanova wider Willen, 1931 (coloured photo)
6029557 Buster Keaton and George Davis in Edward Brophys comedy film Casanova wider Willen, 1931 (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

In an Elevator, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
In an Elevator, 1916

Policeman and Hotel staff Madeira, Portugal Date: circa 1930s

Advertisement for Isoflamme fire extinguishers, 1913. Artist: Louis Houpin
Advertisement for Isoflamme fire extinguishers, 1913

Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, 20th century
Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred Clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, early 20th century. Jameson, Switz and Clarke are playing the roles of Millicent Leroy

Oh ah! let em ring again!, c1840s. Artist: George Cruikshank
Oh ah! let em ring again!, c1840s. Cartoon sketch of servants relaxing by the hearth while their masters ring for service

Oh ah! let em ring again!, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
Oh ah! let em ring again!, 1847. Rebellion below stairs as the servants, snug in front of the range, fail to answer the house bells at the first ring

Porters desk, Grand Central Hotel, Gefle (Gavle), Sweden
Porters desk with a view through to the lounge, Grand Central Hotel, Gefle (Gavle), Gavleborg, Sweden. Date: circa 1941

Street Potter - London Date: circa 1900s

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A10, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Belle of the Beach - Keszthely, Lake Balaton, Hungary
Belle of the beach - A Bellboy of the Hullam Szallo Hotel provides shade for a very wealthy rather rotund female guest, promenading with her pet Scottie dog (Scottish Terrier) along the Strand (Beach)

Players Navy Cut Snap Game - The Bachelor Girl - holding a large pack of Bachelor Cork Tips. Date: 1930

A young bellboy lights up his Gitanes Cigarette on this charming Trade Card designed by Rene Vincent. Date: 1934

Bellboy in silhouette
A bellboy in uniform carrying a small parcel, pictured in silhouette. Date: 1926

MANILA: HOTEL, 1925. Bellhops in the lobby of the luxury Manila Hotel, built, 1912, in Manila, the Philippines. Photograph, c1925

Cricket Illustrated - Run Out! A rather sozzled gent is escorted from the premises (a Music Hall) by the doorman. His helpful Junior understudy follow behind with the wobbly chaps overcoat

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"Captivating Moments: The Enigmatic Bellboy" Step into the world of the bellboy, where tales unfold and secrets are whispered. From the bustling Porters desk at Grand Central Hotel in Gefle, Sweden to the vibrant hues of "The Pierce Arrow" lithograph from 1910, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on history. In a black and white publicity photo taken in 1925, we catch a glimpse of Langston Hughes, his presence echoing the stories he would later pen. Meanwhile, "Flowers for the Lady, " an exquisite oil painting from 1930, reveals a tender moment as a bellboy presents a bouquet to an elegant lady. But not all is sweetness and light; hidden beneath these charming scenes lies intrigue. "The Marriage Contract, " an anonymous engagement captured on canvas during the mid-19th century in Moscow's State V. Tropinin-Museum, hints at unspoken agreements and societal expectations. Delving deeper into human nature's complexities, Jan Havicksz Steen's masterpiece "L'époux trompe - The Cuckold Bridegroom" exposes marital infidelity with its clever symbolism. Similarly thought-provoking is Pieter Bruegel's "The Dance of the Bride, " which explores both joyous celebration and underlying tensions within matrimony. Fast forward to 1951 when screen printing immortalized one particular bellboy running tirelessly to serve hotel guests—a testament to dedication and service that remains timeless. And finally, Lucas Cranach's enigmatic work titled "Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple" challenges our perceptions of compatibility within relationships. As we ponder these diverse depictions spanning centuries—whether it be through colorful lithographs or oil paintings—we find ourselves drawn into their narratives. The portrait d'un couple marié dans un parc serves as a reminder that behind every bellboy lies untold stories waiting to be discovered.