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SENTIMENTAL NOVEL READERThe Sentimental Novel Reader a kitchenmaid more devoted to literature than to doing the dishes... Date: 1849
SERVANT OF THE SICKBrother of the SERVANTS OF THE SICK Date: 1848
English dinner party in India with servantsA dinner party on an English hill station in India in the British raj, from Curry and Rice (on Forty Plates) by Captain Geo. F. Atkinson. Date: 1860
Scene from Shakespeares Antony and CleopatraA scene from Shakespeares Roman play, Antony and Cleopatra, showing Cleopatra standing (right), with one of her servants seated (left) playing a stringed instrument
Scene from the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) - also features his portrait profile and signature. Date: circa 1900s
The Game of Chess by Sofonisba AnguissolaLucia, Minerva and Europa Anguissola Playing Chess, by Sofonisba Anguissola (depicting her sisters). 1555
Edwardian gentleman 1902Edwardian gentleman having his heavy lambswool lined overcoat removed by a footmen. 1902
Garroulds maids outfit advertisementAdvertisement for Garroulds of Edgware Road, London, highlighting their uniforms for staff. Distinguished hostesses who take a personal interest in their entertaining to express their artistry
Ethiopian Noblewoman with two attendants carrying possessions in two ornate baskets with conical lids. Date: late 1930s
Khan of KalatThe Khan of Kalat, Mir Mahmood Khan (ruled 1893 to 1931), seated. The Khan ruled Kalat, part of Balochistan or Baluchistan, now part of Pakistan. A servant with a fly-whisk attends him (left)
Greetings card in the shape of a dustpan and brush with a picture of a housemaid and her suitor. Date: circa 1890s
A British maidA maid, dressed in a crisp white apron, stands in front of the property where she works. c. 1910
Medieval PorterThe porter or warder, gate keeper of a castle, with his mastiff and his mighty club to discourage unwelcome visitors, his horn to sound a warning, and of course his keys. Date: 1480
Family Dinner Party 1880A big family party - a guest proposes a toast, children play, servants bring more food
Christmas in India 1881British residents in India enjoy Christmas despite the heat
Comic postcard, help with suitcases Date: 20th century
Master and maid on a sepia greetings card - All are good maids (But whence come the bad wives?). Date: circa 1900s
Monkeys and dogs on a Christmas card -- The Swell Sportsman. Date: circa 1890s
Woman using a heart-shaped iron on a Valentine card. Date: early 20th century
Footman on a cutout Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Maharaja of Gwaliors state elephants and bodyguard, IndiaState elephants, elaborately decorated, belonging to the Maharaja of Gwalior, Sir Madho Rao Scindia (1876-1925), India. The men are the Maharajas bodyguard. Date: circa 1910
A regimental dinner, 1920sPhotograph: A regimental dinner, 1920s (c).British and Indian officers attend a regimental dinner with their wives. The regiment
Mastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. EgyptMastaba of Nhnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Royal servants at the palace of pharaoh Niuserre. Exterior. Saqqara. Egypt
Racial / Iran / Servants 19CPersian servants etc Date: mid-19th century
Southern BelleA Southern belle - waited on by her devoted African-American servants Date: circa 1860
The Swiss Express by Arthur H Gilbert and Charles RenadPromotional postcard for The Swiss Express by Arthur H. Gilbert and Charles Renad. First produced at the Princesss Theatre, 26th December 1891. The image shows Charles & Frederick
The Waste of it! by John HassallMaid feeling exhausted after running up and down with jugs of water instead of using the tap! Date: 1906
Advert for Garroulds uniforms for maids 1937Practical house for service uniforms, available from Garrould s, Edgeware Road, London. 1937
Christmas Feasting in reign of Henry VIIIA Christmas banquet in the 16th century during the reign of King Henry VIII. The servers carry huge napkins over their shoulders and are marshalled in by the deputy steward
Southern Railway Servants Orphanage, Woking, SurreyAn aerial view of the Southern Railway Servants Orphanage at Woking which housed orphaned or fatherless children of the railway companys employees. Date: Date unknown
Tantalus FramesThese tantalus frames and cocktail table can be locked so that your servants can t help themselves, thus saving them from the consequences of yielding to temptation. Date: 1930
1920s frigidaire
Bedroom scene with a couple, two servants and a dogA crowded bedroom scene with a woman in bed, her lover standing at the side, two servants and a dog. An illustration to the story by La Fontaine
Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp, IndiaA Mahratta Surdar entertaining Brahmins. Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp. Some are playing musical instruments while others are eating, and servants are carrying dishes of food
The Moon Era, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine CoverThe Moon Era (Jack Williamson) - time travelling Earthman attacks the mechanical servants of the Eternal Ones Date: 1932
Jeeves, manservant to Bertie WoosterJeeves, the fictional manservant to Bertie Wooster, as depicted in an illustration for Thank You Jeeves!. Date: First published: 1933
House of Mehmet Ali Pacha - KavalaThe House of the late Mehmet Ali Pacha of Egypt at Kavala, Greece, the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala prefecture
Malaysia - The Sultan of JohorThe Sultan of Johor, Malaysia, Ibrahim Iskandar al-Masyhur Ibni Abu Bakar (GCMG GBE) (1873 - 1959). He died in the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. He was the 22nd Sultan of Johor, taking six wives
Two Handsome FootmenTwo handsome Edwardian footmen in their livery
Dr Syntax in danger. Syntax is unwell and tended to by a doctor who asks him to put his tongue out; servants panic and one rushes in with a dish of boiling water accompanied by an excitable dog
Mistress and ButlerThe mistress of the house discusses the evenings arrangements with her butler
Maid collecting water. 1890
Kensitas advertisement, 1929Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes featuring a footman in elaborate uniform taking his employers small dog for a walk while enjoying a sneaky ciggie! 1929
Housemaid at Southwold, SuffolkHousemaid (Florence Fish) to the Auerbach family, seen here at Southwold, Suffolk, where they went for their holidays for several years. Date: circa 1907
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Dining HallGirls setting tables at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. A frieze on the walls contains religious texts. Date: circa 1910
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - Boys BathroomBaths and showers in the boys bathroom at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Date: circa 1910
The Kitchen of The GeorgeKitchen of a busy hotel or public house showing the staff sitting around a large table for a tea break and spot of lunch. Date: 1932
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - LaundryGirls ironing at the Railway Servants Orphanage, Derby. Drying cabinets can be seen at the right. Date: circa 1910