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Black and white photograph depicting Oscar Tschirky putting the finishing touches on his Swiss Chalet in 1938. This model won a special Grand Prize in the three-day-long 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition for Waldorf=Astoria employees. Born in…

Black and white photograph depicting a portrait of George C. Boldt, who opened the Waldorf in March 1893, the Astoria in 1897, and operated the original Waldorf=Astoria until his death on December 5th, 1916. This portrait was painted by Boris…

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Lucius Boomer, to Oscar Tschirky with an inscription reading: "With best wishes, To "Oscar of the Waldorf" Lucius Boomer 10/23/31".

Black and white photograph of Oscar Tschirky with Lucius Boomer and Dr. Walter Damrosch on the night of Oscar's Golden Jubilee Dinner, March 15 1943 with inscription.

Pencil drawing by Rene Black of a cozy fireplace scene, given to Oscar with the handwritten message: "To Oscar! It is a great pleasure to present greetings of Christmas to a man like you and doubly interesting on account of what you have done in your…

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Frank A. Ready, given to Oscar with an inscription reading: "To Oscar - With memories of years of pleasant association. F. A. Ready".

Black and white autographed photograph portrait of Augustus Nulle, given to Oscar Tschirky, with an inscription reading: "With kindest regards always - to Oscar. Augustus Nulle, Vice President + Secretary of the Waldorf-Astoria".

Pen and ink drawing self-portrait and holiday greetings by Rene Black. To the left, the writing reads:
"Cuisine c'est un art
Service le luxe
May it for ever be the everlasting richness and the meanings of good cuisine, poured wine and the…