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This image is from the publication "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria" and shows "Metal Mike" using the accounting machine to account for the wine and liquor distributed and used at each bar throughout the hotel.

From the publication, "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria", Frank Ready poses for a photo at his desk.

From the publication "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria", this photograph shows both the administrative side and physical side to working within the banquet and catering departments in the mid-1930s.

In the wine "celler" of the Waldorf Astoria, the perfect bottle of wine is carefully chosen for the evenings festivities. This image comes from the publication "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria".

The caption at the bottom of this photo reads in French:
"La Brigade Des Cuisines Du Nouveau Waldorf-Astoria New York. Janvier 1932"

This translates to "The Kitchen Brigade of the New Waldorf Astoria New York, January 1932"

From the publication, "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria", Executive Chef Gabriel Lugot poses for the camera.

From the publication "Behind the Scenes at the Waldorf-Astoria", staff members of the Wine Cellar are photographed fizzing soda for the nights consumption by the hotels guests and bar patrons.

The old refrigeration plant of the Waldorf Astoria used to house large amounts of ice blocks. The "Glass Tinkler" was responsible for shuffling these blocks and breaking them down into chips that were to be used throughout the entire…