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Black and white photographic postcard depicting The Palm Garden of the Old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, c. 1908.

A picture of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel roofgarden; picture taken by George Boldt in 1903.

Color lithographic image of guests socializing in the "Octagon Room" [Marie Antoinette Salon] of the Waldorf Hotel, 1893. Advertisement for ladies' hats by Hill Brothers.

Silver demitasse spoon. Waldorf Astoria crest branded on base. Rear handle stamped WALDORF ASTORIA 1925 and ISCO.

Donated through the Amnesty Program by Phyllis Halpin in 2012

Black and white photograph of William Waldorf Astor, from <i>Notable New Yorkers, 1896-1899</i>. Image retrieved from New York Times, 2009.

James L. Breese, at the Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897. Costumed as the Duc de Guise, his outfit was embroidered in pearls and silver. According to reports, swords like Breese's gilt blade were a liability during dances, as few of the guests were…

This article discusses the history of (the then) modern cooking techniques and the development of the modern chef, who is both in part a scientist as well as an artist. Munsey's Magazine is credited with being the first mass-market magazine that was…

Black and white autographed photograph of Philip Elting, given to Oscar Tschirky, with an inscription reading: "To my friend "Oscar", Philip Elting, July 26. 1927".