Guests Collection (page 26)

The Hostess who Invited a few Friends to Skate in her Privat
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a distraught society lady, aghast at the sight of her house guests standing chest deep in the not very frozen lake she had encouraged them to skate upon

A party in France
A smartly-dressed gentleman looks surprised and rather terrified at something that is out of view; a number of guests stare at him disapprovingly, unimpressed that he is making a scene

Blowing the Feather
Party guests play a game of Blowing the Feather where they all try their best to keep a feather afloat in the air

Orange and spoon race
A variation on an egg and spoon race where party guests must transport an orange via a teaspoon into a basket at the end of the room

Winnipeg Exhibition - Governor General of Canada
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Princess Patricia of Connaught (1886 - 1974) at Industrial Exhibition in Winnipeg in 1912

The Emperors Sylvan court, Chiswick House
The Grand Cedar Avenue during the Duke of Devonshires grand fete at Chiswick House, where noble guests, included the Emperor of Russia and Prince Albert, promenaded and held court beneath the trees

How to Brighten Hotel Life: Preventing the Bathroom Boredom
Maid and shoe cleaner dancing to entertain the guests who are waiting to use the bathroom. One of a series specially drawn for The Sketch by Joyce Dennys

Goodwood House
Guests depart for the races from Goodwood House, West Sussex

The Bright Young People Being Bright
Guests at the party given by Marjorie Firminger and Olivia Wyndham at Glebe Place, Chelsea

Garden Party at Palace
General view of the 8000 guests assembled in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The garden party was preceded by the last presentation party for debutantes

Dinners singing Auld Lang Syne at the Savoy Restaurant, 19
Illustration showing some of the thousand guests who had supper at the Savoy Hotel on New Years Eve, 1907, and sang Auld Lang Syne to see in the New Year

The Cocktail Party / Fouet
An illustration to accompany a poem on the delights of the cocktail party showing a variety of fashionable guests enjoying a drink and a gossip together

Royals at Biarritz
King Luis, with his wife and entourage, visits Biarritz as guests of Napoleon & Eugenie : their arrival at the villa Eugenie

Small Moulds - 2
These small moulds are sold by the dozen, so that your guests can be served individual portions

Small Moulds - 3
These small moulds are sold by the dozen, so that your guests can be served individual portions

American Indians. Entertaining the Chief
The Chief of the Passamaquoddy Indians entertaining his English guests by telling them tales of his tribes history in a wooded camp on the shore of Lake Utopia

Lecture on Cookery at the International Exhibition
Lecture on cookery attended by a well-heeled crowd at the London International Exhibition of 1873. The short lectures, by Mr Buckmaster

Helping in the Kitchen
An Edwardian Ladys Maid (right) helps out one of the other maids in the kitchen, as was the custom when important guests came for dinner on special occasions

Commune Damage 14
Destruction of the palais des Tuileries - all thats left of the vestibule where so many distinguished guests have made their entrance

A Royal and Imperial Party at Cowes
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with their guests, the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia being taken in a pinnace to the Royal Yacht, Britannia during a visit by the Russian Royal Family in 1909

The Half Hour Before Dinner
Humorous scene showing a family and guests, dressed in evening attire, waiting for Christmas dinner to be served. An old man dozes in an armchair

Drunken Carnival Party
Guests at a carnival party looking rather the worse for wear in the small hours of the morning

Perseus and Phineus
Phineus, wanting Andromeda for himself, attacks the guests at Perseuss wedding, so Perseus fetches the Gorgon Medusas head, tells all to look away, and turns Phineus into stone

Lord Mayors Banquet 1701
The Lord Mayor of London entertains his guests in the Guildhall

Pin-Up Girl / Xmas Party
Pretty blonde in a top with plunging, crocheted neckline & festive sequin embellishments, sits on a leopard skin rug by the fire awaiting her party guests

Large Welsh Banquet / 1846
The Cyfarthfa Banquet given by William Crawshay to the ladies of Merthyr Tydfil and the vicinity in acknowledgement of the high honour paid to his son and bride on their return

Redeeming First-Born
The ceremony of the Redemption of the First-Born - the priest makes a show of taking the baby away, the father offers money to redeem it, watched by midwife, nurse & guests

Dragged to the Wedding
A furniture-maker of Paris and his bride are drawn through the streets by several sturdy wedding guests, giving them an appetite for the sumptuous repast to follow

Harry Price Speaks
Harry Price addresses guests at the Ghost Club dinner

Paris / Park / Boulogne 1909
Fashionable diners order their meal at a garden restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, while other equally fashionable guests arrive in their chauffeur-driven car

New Year, London, 1914
Guests see the New Year in with champagne and decorous jollity at the Savoy Hotel, London

NEWLYWEDS GOING AWAY
One of the wedding guests wishes the newlyweds well as they prepare to depart for their honeymoon

Victorias Garden Party
Victoria and her daughter-in- law Alexandra drive among the guests at a garden party given at Buckingham Palace Date: 1900

The Savoy Lobby / London
The lobby of the Savoy Hotel : guests arriving for dinner

A1 Grand Prix: Guests at the A1 GP party
Guests at the A1 GP party. A1 Grand Prix Party, Jumeira Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE, 9 December 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix: Joao Urbano A1 Team Portugal and Tuka Rocha A1 Team Brazil enjoy the A1 GP party
Joao Urbano (POR) A1 Team Portugal (left) and Tuka Rocha (BRA) A1 Team Brazil (right) enjoy the A1 GP party. A1 Grand Prix Party, Jumeira Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE, 9 December 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

The National Geographic Endeavour breaking through fast ice in the Weddell Sea around the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

The National Geographic Endeavour breaking through ice floes in the Weddell Sea around the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Fashionable Bowling
Bowling is very fashionable this year - all the best hotels in Switzerland and the Riviera offer their guests an alley

REDOUTE, 1875
A redoute at the Paris home of fashionable writer Arsene Houssaye : the guests include many celebrities - Theodor de Banville on the lower left, Gautier to the upper right

Dinner Party Guests 1878
Dinner guests sit at table before the meal; the old fellow in the middle seems to be hard of hearing

Wurlitzer Piano in Home
A lady delights her fellow- guests with her piano playing, enhanced by the tones of the Wurlitzer instrument her hosts have the good taste to choose

Buck House State Ball
A State Ball at Buckingham Palace - Oriental guests look on with astonishment at a Royal Quadrille

Commons Terrace / 1893
MPs and their guests take tea on the terrace of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster

Guests Take Places
The guests take their places

Meal at Time of Jesus
This is a probable depiction of a meal around the time of Jesus : guests would more likely have been lying than sitting up at table

Stately Austin and Home
A stately Austin brings guests to a stately home. Its a surprise party but fortunately they ve brought their food with them

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating Guests: From Medieval Tales to Modern Soirees" Step into the enchanting world of guests, where stories unfold and memories are made. Just like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, these guests embark on extraordinary adventures that transcend time. Imagine a picturesque scene at Bigbury-on-Sea - The Burgh Island Hotel Tractor, as guests arrive in style for a weekend getaway. With Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner as their inspiration, they embrace the thrill of exploration and relaxation. In regal splendor, His Majesty hosts The Banquet of a lifetime. A group gathers at Trinity College Beagles Ball in London's Hyde Park Hotel in 1956; Miss Jennifer Bott, Mr Robert Philipson-Stowe, Miss Dillys Le Fleming, Mr. A. W. Wiggin, Miss Belinda Stobart and Mr R. D. , all dressed to impress. Lenny Henry and Dawn French bring laughter to the stage as Michael Jackson and Bubbles during a lively performance. Their comedic genius reminds us that even famous they are let loose and have fun. Transport yourself to an aristocratic French home where Dinner is served with elegance and grace. Barbara Windsor dazzles alongside her boyfriend Scott Harvey dressed as Pearly Queen and King – proving that love knows no bounds when it comes to creativity. The Height Of Fashion takes center stage in Grangetown, Middlesbrough during the 1970s. Guests flaunt their unique styles with confidence while embracing individuality amidst changing trends. Winston Churchill shares a momentous encounter with Charlie Chaplin and other notable figures in 1931 – reminding us that great minds come together through unexpected connections. Lastly, immerse yourself in Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania where festive cheer fills the air among cherished guests celebrating joyous occasions during this special season. Guests hold within them tales untold, dreams realized, and friendships forged.