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Cook and AdmirersThe cook attracts many admirers - but do they admire her for herself alone, or for what she can produce with the help of her Wilson Cooker ?
Maid and BedThe maid makes her mistresss bed comfortable for her
Manservant & MailA manservant brings in the mail on a tray
Housemaid HoveringThe housemaid hovers in attendance while her mistress drinks her tea, in case there should be something for her to do
Servants / NursemaidNanny in her uniform
Oh, Heres MissusOh, heres missus !
Indian KhidmatgorA khidmatgor (table boy)
Maid Carries ClothesA ladys maid carries in her mistresss latest purchases (the maid on her own)
Indian Syce Groom C1905A syce (groom)
17th Century KitchenmaidAn English kitchenmaid : a bodice with voluminous sleeves, pattens, a skirt with ornamented hem hitched up to reveal the petticoat & a close-fitting cap
African Servants 6An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 6 of 15
African Servants 4An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 4 of 15
African Servants 7An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 7 of 15
African Servants 3An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 3 of 15
African Servants 15An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 15 of 15
African Servants 11An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 11 of 15
African Servants 5An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 5 of 15
African Servants 9An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 9 of 15
African Servants 2An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 2 of 15
African Servants 8An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 8 of 15 Date: 1885
African Servants 12An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 12 of 15
African Servants 14An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 14 of 15
African Servants 13An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 13 of 15
African Servants 10An Englishwoman in Cape Colony, South Africa, finds that the servant problem is even more acute here than home in England ! 10 of 15
Cooking AdvertThe cook in a family kitchen
Song of Sixpence 1 / 3Two liveried servants carry in an enormous pie... (1 of 3)
Nursemaid and Girl 1884Margery is woken up by the nursemaid after dreaming about all her favourite nursery rhyme characters
Housemaid hangs the washing out (Tuesday)Tuesday: The housemaid hangs the washing out on the line
Housemaid sewing (Saturday)Saturday: The housemaid does some sewing repairs
Housemaid does the laundry (Monday)Monday: Ruth the housemaid does the laundry, unhappy because its raining and she won t be able to hang it out to dry
Maid sees little girl asleepThe maid is pleased to see that Margery is already fast asleep
Maid tells children its bedtimeThe maid comes to remind Freddy and Margery that its their bedtime
Nanny holding new baby for children to seeNanny holds the new baby for brother and sister to see
Preparing mince pies for ChristmasA lady checks on her maids as they prepare mince pies for the Christmas dinner
Licence for ServantA LICENCE FOR ONE MALE SERVANT Issued by the Inland Revenue at Castle Cary, Somerset, 14 January 1891
Servants CapsA choice of caps for female servants
Maid and MistressA housemaid comes in with a note while the lady of the house is rolling out pastry
Cook and MistressThe cook reproaches the lady of the house for coming into her kitchen without knocking first
Servants at TableServants at table - a manservant, dining with the cook, reprimands the page for bringing him a steel fork (as opposed to silver)
Servants Hall / PhizA Servants Hall at the beginning of the Victorian era
Spanish Exorcism C1800A noble Spanish lady is exorcised by a priest in her own home, while her family register their concern in various ways and even the servants show interest
Family at Evening PrayerThe servants join the family for evening prayer : Papa reads from the Bible, while all listen attentively : the picture on the wall shows the Good Samaritan
Indian Chess GameA European and a native Indian play a game of chess, while servants hold flambeaux to illumine the board : probably illustrating a work of fiction
An Indian AyahAn ayah (nursemaid) looks after the children of an English family in India
Ladys Maids Make BedTwo maidservants make their mistresss bed with bolster and pillows
Window Cleaners / StamfordCleaning the sash windows of a Georgian house in Stamford Le Hope
A Paris Concierge 1860A Paris concierge looks daggers at a resident who fails to wipe his boots before ascending her stairs
Royal Banquet 1508A sumptous array of dishes is on offer at a royal banquet