Vintage Formal Dining Experiences

Elegant dining settings from mid-20th century events, showcasing long tables, elaborate decor, and guests in formal attire at upscale gatherings.

Opera House - Paris (For New Opera House See Separate File). January 27, 1946.

Railway doctor's dinner in 1958, the dining room Grand Hotel.

turisti in veranda di prima classe del victoria, 1930

Anefo photo collection. Opening exhibition in the palace on the Dam "literature about Amsterdam". January 22, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Government dinner for NATO conference in Kurhaus in Scheveningen, overview Dinner room. 13 May 1964. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Government dinner for NATO conference in Kurhaus in Scheveningen, overview Dinner room. 13 May 1964. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Diplomat dinner at home ten Bosch. Dinner tables. February 6, 1957

Poll photo collection. Wedding. Overview of the room during a festive dinner. May 10, 1932. France

Anefo photo collection. Dinner tables in the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. March 25, 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Opera House - Paris (For New Opera House See Separate File). January 27, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Reception Novak. March 29, 1957

Dinner in honor of Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia, 8:00PM. Table settings and flower arrangements for dinner in honor of Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.

Christmas party for children. Children sit at tables in the State Dining Room during a White House Christmas party; Ethel Skakel Kennedy hosted the party for children from St. Ann's Infant Asylum and the D.C. Junior Village. Washington, D.C.

Poll photo collection. Restaurant De Syv Små Hjem. Guests in the restaurant's dining room. March 1954. Denmark, Jernbanegade, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. Installation Mayor H. J. de Dreu van Assen in the Statenzaal of the provincial house .. November 1, 1949. Assen

Anefo photo collection. "Empty board table;" "An abandoned meeting room. Furniture. October 28, 1965

Poll photo collection. Restaurant De Syv Små Hjem. Guests in the restaurant's dining room. March 1954. Denmark, Jernbanegade, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. Assignment company chair. Reception in new rai. June 7, 1961

The Railway Physician Congress in 1958. The dining room Grand Hotel.

Railway doctor's dinner in 1958, the dining room Grand Hotel.

Anefo photo collection. Diplomat dinner at home ten Bosch. Dinner tables. February 6, 1957

The United States Arrives In Southampton After Record Atlantic Crossing -- A view of a comer of the ballroom on the United States, showing one o7 the ornamental glass panels in background. The American liner, United States, docked at Southampton last night from Le Havre and received a terrific welcome from other ships and the crowds on the quayside. The United States beat the Queen Mary's record for the Atlantic crossing by just over 10 hours, doing the trip in 3 days, 10 hours, 40 minutes, an average speed of 35.59 knots. July 9, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Congress sea assurred doors The Hague, main table. September 10, 1954. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. British embassy and ambassador Bland. January 5, 1946

Anefo photo collection. Recordings Dinner Table Forester House Amsterdam. December 10, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Mission Hotel "Revue", restored room Hotel de Leurope Amsterdam. January 30, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Official Building. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Hotel Trier in Soestdijk (auctioned). Interior with interested people. June 26, 1961. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Building and stay "Exhibition at Liljevalchs Konsthall 1928.Brickor, glass, furniture and an English foothold.

Joint closing lunch at the Grand Hotel Royal.

Interiors of a hotel, Ritz-Carlton, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

An interior image from Simon Åkerlöfs villa in Stocksund. Simon was a half brother to Elna Brundin. En interiörbild från Simon Åkerlöfs villa i Stocksund. Simon var en halvbror till Elna Brundin.

Dinner at King David Hotel, Jerusalem Terminating the 5th annual conference of the 83rd district of Rotary International. End of table showing, President (local) Governor of district & Gov. General & ladies. 1940, Israel

Anefo photo collection. Residential areas for foreign workers at the Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam; The Great Hall. December 7, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. "Empty board table;" "An abandoned meeting room. Furniture. October 28, 1965

Birthday party for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr.. White House butler, Johnny Johnson, clears a table in the President's Dining Room (Residence) of the White House, Washington, D.C., following a joint birthday party for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr.; Caroline (back to camera) and her grandmother, Janet Auchincloss, stand at right in background.

Ankara - Marine Security Guard Residence - 1965, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Joint closing lunch at the Grand Hotel Royal.

Anefo photo collection. Diplomat dinner at home ten Bosch. Dinner tables. February 6, 1957

Interior of the foundation of the Vrijvrouwe van Renswoude (Agnietenstraat 3-5) in Utrecht: the restored Regentenzaal.

State Railway Lucia, 1958, on Bal. Hotel Geerhuus Grunewald

Trip to New York City: Luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Towers with the Latin American Delegation to the United Nations (UN) and United States Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai E. Stevenson (AES), 1:00PM. President John F. Kennedy and others talk with members of Latin American delegations to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) during a luncheon at the Towers of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York.

RIC-Congress, Stockholm

Anefo photo collection. State visit President Mitterand, overview lunch in Ridderzaal. February 7, 1984. The Hague, South Holland

10/31/1935. Zaragoza: appearance of the grand hotel room at Mr. Chapaprieta's banquet.

Anefo photo collection. Exterior of "Het Houten Huys" in which the Committee on Domestic and Family Information Committee will be established in Amsterdam, interior with the. 11 May 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Command PAROOL, Indian restaurant Djawa, Leidsedwarsstraat Amsterdam, interior, people at the table. December 10, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Birthday party for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr.. View of table settings, decorations, and balloons in the President's Dining Room (Residence) set up for a joint birthday party for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. White House, Washington, D.C.

When King Cricket Reigns In CanterburyThe scene at lunch in the Pavilion at St. Lawrence Grounds, when Kent were hosts to Middlesex during the Canterbury cricket week. On the wall are contemporary pictures of past players at the St. Lawrence Grounds. January 27, 1948. (Photo by Mirror Features).

White House Staff Christmas Party in the East Room, 6:30PM. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (as seen from above) greet guests gathered in Cross Hall, during a Christmas party for White House staff. President Kennedy (center right) shakes hands with an unidentified staff member; Mrs. Kennedy (back to camera) visits with other guests; staff members fill the hallway leading into the State Dining Room. Also pictured: Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton; Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; White House Secret Service agents, Clint Hill and Toby Chandler. White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. State visit President Senghor from Senegal to the Netherlands Dinner tables in Palace on Dam Square are made. October 22, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Marva Amsterdam; Lounge. February 2, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Merchant Navy Hotel- Naval Accommodation in Bedford Square, London, England, UK, 1944 A general view of the dining room at the Merchant Navy Hotel in Bedford Square. The original caption states that it can seat 100 and 'prices for meals are reasonable: breakfast 1s. 6d., lunch 1s. 6d., tea 1s. 0d. and dinner 2s. 0d. It is a spacious, well lighted room, The meals are served at individual tables. Guests are allowed to bring in friends'.

Anefo photo collection. Residential areas for foreign workers at the Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam; The Great Hall. December 7, 1965. Amsterdam, South Holland

Poll photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Monday evening. Gala dinner in the Royal Palace on Dam Square. The tables in the civilian room are almost ready for receiving the 272 guests. September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Birthday party for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr.. View of table settings, decorations, and balloons in the President's Dining Room (Residence) set up for a joint birthday party for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. White House, Washington, D.C.

The Throne Hall of the Quirinale Palace transformed into a Red Cross Hospital, Rome, Italy, World War I, photo by Morano-Pisculli from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLII, No 39, September 26, 1915.

Anefo photo collection. Zone chess tournament in Berg and Dal, Empty Table of Trifunovic and Ivkov. November 21, 1960. Berg en Dal

Kitchen for artists of the Citizens' Committee of Warsaw at ul. Warecka 15; 1915 (1915-00-00-1915-00-00);

s/s "King Gustaf V", 1 kl of smoke lounge

Building and stay "Exhibition at Liljevalchs Konsthall 1928.Dovådabord with broken napkins. Matte hangings on the walls.

Anefo photo collection. "Empty board table;" "An abandoned meeting room. Furniture. October 28, 1965

Italy. excelsior palace hotel. 1920-30.

The dining room in SJ Färjan, "Trelleborg".

Anefo photo collection. Government dinner for NATO conference in Kurhaus in Scheveningen, overview Dinner room. 13 May 1964. Scheveningen, South Holland

Cities Of The World St. Moritz (Eleventh Of Fourteen) -- To round out a full day there is nothing like a good dinner and some dancing. Here, diners and dancers Jam the Chesa Veglia (Old House) at St. Moritz. Note old Swiss weapons and cowbell (right) that decorate the walls. November 02, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Anefo photo collection. 40-year anniversary Confection factory 'Anco' Vriesland & Sluizer. Reception Anco Keizersgracht 144. October 18, 1948. Amsterdam

The dining room Hedman's hotel for the opening dinner.

The party banquet at Centralhotellet in connection with the inauguration of the Gävle Museum on September 29, 1940. The female table is located along the wall to the left in the picture. Festbanketten på Centralhotellet i samband med invigningen av Gävle museum den 29 september 1940. Honnörsbordet är placerat längs väggen till vänster i bild.

Anefo photo collection. Makkumer Tegelhuis Amsterdam, see also 284446 to 48. 3 March 1976. Amsterdam, Makkum

Anefo photo collection. Hotel des Indes, The Hague closes, interior. October 28, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Strike of the restoration of the central station in Amsterdam. An empty terrace. March 6, 1979. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Relaxation with a jar (competition) Bridgen in the Marinekazerne Amsterdam (MKAD), April 1958.

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK) attends Congressional Club Luncheon. View of the ballroom of the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., during a Congressional Club luncheon in honor of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

Anefo photo collection. Command Hollander and Van der Mey, Congress over 100 years of margarine in the auditorium of the Th in Delft. March 27, 1969. Delft, South Holland

Mrs. Daneo, wife of the Italian Consul, always decorates her Christmas table in Italian style. December 6, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Recordings Dinner Table Forester House Amsterdam. December 10, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Official Building. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Vintage Photograph. Overall view of dining room at restraint.

Warsaw. In the cafeteria; Pra around 1955 1965 (1955-00-00-1969-00-00);

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. State visit French President Coty to the Netherlands. Government dinner Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the tables. July 23, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Gala dinner in Imperial Palace overview dinner. January 24, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam city council, treatment budget: public health, empty gnome seats. January 12, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

ZKH Prins Bernhard (middle table, right) in conversation with high soldiers at the start of a meal in the tropical initial hall in Amsterdam.

Anefo photo collection. Show of brides and bridal bouquets in the Carltonhotel in Amsterdam. April 9, 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Road restaurants, tr, in Kiruna

Joint closing lunch at the Grand Hotel Royal.

White House Staff Christmas Party in the East Room, 6:30PM. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both in center right background, seen from above) greet guests gathered in Cross Hall, during a Christmas party for White House staff; staff members fill the hallway leading into the State Dining Room. Also pictured: Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton; First Lady's Social Secretary, Letitia Baldrige; National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe; White House Secret Service agents, Clint Hill and Toby Chandler. White House, Washington, D.C.

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK) attends Congressional Club Luncheon. View of the ballroom of the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., during a Congressional Club luncheon in honor of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

St. Lo's New Hospital, Inaugural Ceremonies. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Poll photo collection. Visit to Milan. Interior of restaurant Gianini. 1937. Italy, Milan

Anefo photo collection. Assignment company chair. Reception in new rai. June 7, 1961

Belgrade - Multi-Unit Residential Building - 1979, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Italy. Rome. first-class restaurant in cinecittà for artists. 1930.

Anefo photo collection. Press conference in new elderly center in Tuinstad Slotermeer, the kitchen. November 17, 1964

Trip to Mexico: Luncheon in honor of President Kennedy. Guests attend a luncheon in honor of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy at the Galería Palacio Nacional (National Palace) in Mexico City. White House Correspondent for CBS News, Robert Pierpoint, sits second from left. All others are unidentified. Salón de Recepciones (Receptions Room), Galería Palacio Nacional (National Palace), Mexico City, Mexico.

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the Central Research Laboratory of Brocodas Stheeman in Haarlem through His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard. January 9, 1959

Anefo photo collection. First day visit King Hakon, dinner tables Royal Palace Amsterdam. August 13, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Opening NATO conference in The Hague, Overview Tijde Opening Speech of Minister Luns, Straker, Left Dean Rusk. May 12, 1964. The Hague, South Holland

Office indoor. 1957.

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