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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…

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Board Room at the Waldorf from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by…

Black and white lithographic image depicting the "Music and Dance" ceiling design painted by American muralist Edwin Blashfield in the Grand Ballroom at the Astoria from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and…

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Cigar Humidors from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.

Black and white lithographic image depicting a coach leaving the old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original…

Black and white lithographic image depicting coffee urns from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.

Black and white lithographic image depicting the dish washing machines from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J.…

Black and white lithographic image depicting a double bedroom at the Astoria from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by…