Napkins Collection

Acme Moustache Guard
The Acme Moustache Guard. Solid comfort while eating. No use for napkins - does not interfere with use of mouth. Made of gold or silver plate. Everyone should have one!

A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs cup and saucer, with matching table cloth and table napkins or serviettes. Date: 1930s

Figs on a crate
alan shapiro

A Victoriandeckle edge embossed New Year mechanical New Year card of three men wearing
3604555 A Victoriandeckle edge embossed New Year mechanical New Year card of three men wearing bibs and holding glasses of champagne with one about to lift the entree cover

Medieval dinner (colour litho)
5198822 Medieval dinner (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval dinner. Illustration for Chaucer for Children, A Golden Key)

Advert, Hay and Robertson, Dunfermline, Scotland
Advert for Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, St Margarets Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Andrew Reid & Co, Textile Manufacturers, Dunfermline
Advert for Andrew Reid & Co, Linen Damasks, Napkins, Cloths, D Oyleys, Diapers etc, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

King George Vs picnic set, c. 1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass)
778897 King George Vs picnic set, c.1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Design for dinner table arrangement (engraving)
3621202 Design for dinner table arrangement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for dinner table arrangement)

Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (engraving)
3641457 Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (engraving) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Banquet hall with table set for the National Biscuit Co
MNY380927 Banquet hall with table set for the National Biscuit Co. banquet, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Supper Tables with Buffet, c1907. Creator: Unknown
Supper Tables with Buffet, c1907. Tables set with cutlery, vases of flowers, displays of fruit and elaborately folded napkins. On the sideboard is a tureen with soup bowls

Table And Chairs Ready For Lunch Beside Amaya Lake

Table Setting With Red And White Plates, Red Berries On Napkin Ring And Champagne Bottle Victoria Bc

Luchows Famous Restaurant, New York City, USA
Luchows Famous Restaurant, East 14th Street, New York City, USA, decorated with many flags. Date: circa 1920

Three triangular sandwiches piled up on dotted plate, purple napkin underneath

Heart-shaped cake decorated with pink icing and frosting, serviettes on plates, roses, white table cloth, cake slice, close up

Waitresses in a dining hall before a function, one of them with a cigarette in her mouth. Date: 1970s

Five cats and a dog on a cutout Christmas card. The cats are enjoying their Christmas dinner, watched hungrily by the dog. Date: circa 1890s

Gage & Tollners, New York City, USA
Gage & Tollner s, Oyster and Chop House, Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York City, USA. A reminder of crinoline days -- looks now just as it did then. Date: circa 1910s

The Lobster, New York City, USA
The Lobster, Oyster and Chop House, West 45th Street, New York City, USA, with views of the main dining room and the cave. Date: circa 1920s

Zuccas Italian Garden, New York City, USA
Zuccas Italian Garden, West 49th Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1920

Serving boy carries pile of folded napkins - Colmans Starch
A serving boy carrying a teetering pile of folded napkins, held in place due to the effectiveness of Colmans Starch. Date: 19th century

Family Christmas Dinner - 1950s. The young boy (front left) is wearing his Christmas present - a Martian Space Outfit. Date: early 1950s

Twisted cheese straws in silver rimmed glass in candlelit party setting credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Soft cookies with berries and nuts on blue and white striped napkin with mug of cappucino credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Folded linen napkin on pewter plate. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stack of chocolate ginger biscuits on orange napkin credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Chocolate and vanilla icecream in homemade chocolate biscuits wrapped in spotty pink and white paper napkins, in matching bowl credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Thai Red Beef Curry, cubes of chuck steak served on dinner plate on bed of boiled white rice

Hot and Spicy Stir-Fried Duck, marinated strips of duck breast served on bed of noodles on dinner plate with stir-fried vegetables

Christmas Pudding, served on dinner plate decorated with holly leaves and berries, and side plate with brandy butter, accompanied by gold dessert spoons

Victoria Sandwich Cake, layers of golden sponge with jam filling, sprinkled with caster sugar, served on round platter and quarter slices on individual tea plates

Spaghetti Bolognese, served on dinner plate, sprinkled with, and accompanied by, bowl finely grated Parmesan cheese

Vegetable Minestrone soup sprinkled with Parmesan cheese

Cheese and salad sandwich cut into triangular shape on pink napkin on blue chequered table cloth

American soldiers at Citroen Munitions, France, WW1
American soldiers lunching at Citroen Munitions in France during the First World War. Date: August 1918

Banquet at a Symbolic Lodge
Members of a Lodge, with napkins over their shoulders and arms extended, propose a toast. Date: 1890s

Tea for Two by Muriel Dawson
Two young children sit at a trestle table and enjoy a snack, possibly elevenses or supper

Table napkins
Six ways to fold napkins. Top left, Victorian fan; right, Cornet; centre left, Water Lily; right, Swan; bottom left, Mitre; right, Pocket fold

Children Eating Soup
Two children, neatly dressed, and with napkins around their necks tuck in enthusiastically to a steaming bowl of Campbells vegetable soup

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"Napkins: Unveiling the Timeless Elegance of Table Etiquette" Step into a bygone era, where every meal was a grand affair. Acme Moustache Guard napkins, meticulously crafted to protect gentlemen's facial hair from culinary mishaps, were the epitome of sophistication. Transport yourself to the enchanting 1930s as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs grace your table. A cup and saucer adorned with their whimsical faces, accompanied by matching tablecloth and napkins, create an ambiance fit for fairy tales. Luchows Famous Restaurant in New York City beckons you to experience its legendary charm. Impeccably folded napkins await guests who indulge in delectable delicacies while relishing in the city's vibrant atmosphere. Imagine unearthing a crate filled with luscious figs – nature's sweet treasure – elegantly presented on a bed of delicate napkins that add a touch of refinement to this rustic scene. A Victoriandeckle edge embossed New Year card showcases three dapper men donning festive attire. Their hands rest upon crisp white napkins as they toast to new beginnings and cherished traditions. Journey back even further to medieval times when knights feasted at grand banquets. Vibrant lithographs depict lavish dinners complete with ornate table settings featuring intricately folded napkins that mirrored the opulence of these regal gatherings. Hay and Robertson advertises their exquisite linen napkins from Dunfermline, Scotland – renowned for its textile craftsmanship. These luxurious creations embody elegance and durability, perfect for any occasion that demands refined taste. Andrew Reid & Co. , esteemed textile manufacturers from Dunfermline, present their masterpieces - finely woven fabric transformed into stunningly embroidered napkin sets fit for royalty. Each stitch tells a story of meticulous artistry passed down through generations. King George V's picnic set exudes timeless charm with its silver, ceramic, leather, and brass accents.