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Before and After, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899
Cartoon, Mr John Richard Somers-Vine (1847-1929), civil servant and journalist - The Inventions. 1885
Samuel Weller, Pickwick PapersCharles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Samuel Weller, Pickwick Papers. 1912
John Milton, English poet, writer and civil servantJohn Milton (1608 - 1674), English poet, writer and civil servant. Portrait with associated locations -- Ludlow Castle (top left), Chalfont (top right), Christs College Cambridge (lower left)
Gentleman tipping a servant in a hotel room, 19th century. He says, By God, maybe its not so urgent. He thinks, Finally! I ve already done my grieving
Apodyterium for the Tepidarium in the Forum Thermae, PompeiiApodyterium or changing room for the Tepidarium or warm bath in the Forum Thermae, Pompeii. Servant with oil vase and towel standing next to a table
New Years GiftsA boy in dragoon uniform scrabbles for sweets under his fathers legs, while a baby plays with a puppet on his mothers lap. A black servant boy prays for a gift at left
Choosing the jockey: Young woman in form-revealing dress and short martyr hairstyle seated on chaise longue pointing to a young man with a dog, while two older men and a black servant boy watch
Skeleton of Death adorning a Countess with a necklace of bones even as she is preoccupied with a new gown from her maid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of
Servant woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears an embroidered cap, laced bodice, fichu, and pleated petticoats, and carries a bucket of water
Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun, laced bodice, short sleeves, and full pleated petticoats
Servant girl of Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany, 19th centuryServant girl (nanny with child) of Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany, 19th century. Her costume is richly decorated with gold braid and ribbons. The child carries a small basket like her nanny s
Woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th centuryServant woman of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 19th century. She wears a redezilla, a headdress of silk net, a check fichu, chemise, petticoat and black apron
Servant woman of Salamanca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a dress with tight bodice and full calf-length skirts, with short apron
Servant girl of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tiny cap secured with a ribbon, and wears a polka dot fichu
Servant girl of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th centuryServant girl carrying a bouquet of seasonal flowers to announce the birth of a child to family and friends, Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century
Servant woman of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. Her large straw hat is decorated with feathers and ribbons. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by
Chambermaid of Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She carries a small corbeille or wicker basket and wears a check shawl and white apron
Court women of Burma in ceremonial dress. Servant bowing, chief counsellor or woongees wife with fan, privy counsellor or attawoons wife, and counsellor or woondocs wife with fan
Indian servants clothes: hukabardar or hookah pipe bearer, caukidar or watchman, serkar or steward, jamadar or head servant, seated banian or chief servant comptroller, chobdar or mace bearer
An Indian woman seated on a rich carpet attended by servantsAn Indian woman at a gala seated on a rich carpet with containers of betelnut and perfume, attended by an ayah or servants with punya (fan), pawn and snake hookah pipe
Different types of sari and clothes worn by Indian women. Woman of distinction in sari and veil seated on sofa, and woman of lower rank in short sari
Raja Shivaji, last Raja of Thanjavur (Tanjore), Bhonsie dynasty. Seated on a carpet, waited on by courtiers and servants. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bonatti after Francois Solvyns
Warrior prince or Rajput with servant, 19th centuryWarrior prince (Kshatriyas) or Rajput with servant (sudras) in a room with a view of a mosque with dome, Rajasthan, early 19th century
Costumes of the Japanese, 1820s. Man in hat, kimono and sandals, holding a fan, and woman in silk robes with hair ornaments
Chinese womens clothes, noblewoman and childChinese womens clothes, noblewoman in silk robes with child, and servant holding parasol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique
Native American (Timucuan) chief and his wives, FloridaNative American (Timucuan) tattooed chief in painted deerskin robe accompanied by his wives in necklaces and sashes, and two servant boys with fans
Sumptuous banquet in Abyssinia. A man seated on a sofa serves his guests with a curved knife, while servants bring bread and drink
French page boy, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)
Grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliereCostumes of women: grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere or oyster shucker and servant 1675. Handcoloured lithograph after prints by Sebastien Leclerc from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
Costume of a French female servant, reign of King Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1602 print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France
House servant to the king in livery, reign of Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 134 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs
Servant or valet, sergent ou valet, in livery 15th century. In livery of scarlet jaquette, blue chaperon hood, and blue hose
Christmas frieze, servants with Christmas dinner in snow
Advert, Watsons Matchless CleanserAdvertising showcard, Watsons Matchless Cleanser. circa 1890
Family with black servant. early 19th century
Gnomes and Humans. 19th century
Cartoon, Dignity and Impudence or The Domestics Derision -- two servants look out from an upstairs window, laughing at the pretensions of a haughty woman and her dog
Advert for Viyella Sheets in ColoursAdvertisement for Viyella Sheets in Colours, modern sheets with warmth -- Summer Colour with Winter Comfort. Date: 1930
Columbus leaving Palos on First Voyage 3 August 1492; Christopher Columbus in a crowd at Palos harbour, receiving blessings of a monk. Date: 1492
Miniature bakery and brewery found during excavation, EgyptMiniature bakery and brewery, with workers, discovered in a pyramid during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the buried dignitary. Date: 1922
Miniature granary found during excavation, EgyptMiniature granary, with workers, discovered in a pyramid during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the buried dignitary. Date: 1922
Wooden statues of servants found during excavation, EgyptWooden statues of servants, discovered in a pyramid during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the buried dignitary. Date: 1922
Valentine card from a Man-Servant, with verse. Date: circa 1860s
Indian Barburdar or Steward. 19th century
Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - The Long Moustache. 1897
Banking on Art by Kippa. 1930
Costumes of Europe, Maidservant Vareugeville at DieppeCostumes of Europe - Maidservant Vareugeville at Dieppe. 19th century