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A High Class Chinese Lady and her ServantA High Class Chinese Lady pictured with her Servant. Date: circa 1905
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - spilt soup. circa 1910s
Colonialism. Arab World. Europeans during the lunch. Engraving in The Illustrated World, 1885. Colored
David Livingstone (1813-1873) through a swamp with a porterDavid Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Livingstone through a swamp with a porter during his expedition to Africa in 1872. Engraving by Charles Laplante (d.1903)
French expedition opens way into the Nieniya mountains, SudaAfrica. French expedition opens way into the Nieniya mountains, Sudan (January, 1893). Engraving. Colored
Dollhouse (1670-1690) from Petronella de la Court (1624-1707). Anonymous. Detail. Centraal Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands
The Regents of the Spinhuis and Nieuwe Werkhuis, AmsterdamKarel Dujardin (1626-1678). Dutch painter. The Regents of the Spinhuis and Nieuwe Werkhuis, Amsterdam, 1669. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
The Well-stocked kitchen, 1566, by Joachim Beuckelaer (c. 15Joachim Beuckelaer (c. 1533-1575). Flemish painter. The Well-stocked kitchen, 1566. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
The Fete Champetre, 1627, by Dirck Hals (1591-1656)Dirck Hals (1591-1656). Dutch painter. The Fete Champetre, 1627. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
Knight back from a tournament, rests on a monastery. MiniatuKnight back from a tournament, rests on a monastery. Compilation of Treaties of Devotion (Traites de Devotion). Miniature. 15th century. Castle of Chantilly. France
Model of a group of offering bearers. EgyptModel of a group of offering bearers. Wood. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. 1800 BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany
A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs by Jan Tilens (1Jan Tilens (1589-1630). Flemish painter. A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany
The porters of Lady Alice. EngravingHenry Morton Stanley (1841-1904). British journalist and explorer. African porters carrying sections of Lady Alice boat. Engraving in The Illustrated World, 1880
Emilio Benard Doude (1840-1870). Engraving. ColoredEmilio Benard Doude (1840-1870). Nicaraguan politician. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1878. Colored
John Milton (1608-1674). British poet. Paradise lost. ColoreJohn Milton (1608-1674). British poet. Paradise Lost. Epic poem in blank verse. It was originally published in 1667 in ten books
Tacuinum Sanitatis. Servant offering a glass of wine to hisTacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Servant offering a glass of wine to his master on his return home. Folio 87V
Alabaster panel of king Tiglath-Pileser IIIAlabaster panel depicting King Tiglath-Pileser III in his chariot under an umbrella and a cuneiform inscription which related their campaigns, taking the city of Astartu. 730-727 BC
Assyrian figure of an attendant god. NimrudLimestone figure of an attendant god. 811-783 BC. Neo-assyrian. From the Temple of Nabu, from Nimrud (Iraq). Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
The Archdukes hunting by Jan Brueghel the ElderThe Archdukes hunting (1611) by Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
While sitting at table in Bethany, a woman applied an ointment to Jesus. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
Hassan I (1836-1894). Sultan of Morocco between 1873 and 1894, member of the Alaouite dynasty. The Sultan receives a dispatch. 19 th century engraving R. Caton Woodville. Colored
Funerary temple of Ramses III (1187-1156 B. C. ). Relief depicFunerary temple of Ramses III (1187-1156 B.C.). Relief depicting senior officials. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt
Snap Playing Card - Courtier bowing. circa 1910s
Little Folk Misfitz - Polly Put the Kettle On. circa 1910
Cartoon, Exchange No Robbery -- a man is shocked to be offered a battered old hat in place of his nice new one. circa late 18th century
Man with two women on a comic card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Boy dropping pudding on a Christmas and New Year cardBoy dropping a pudding, with a cat chasing a mouse, on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Illustrated London News cover - the Diamond DiggersFront cover of The Illustrated London News showing two diamond diggers in South Africa, in the valley of the Vaal river, Orange Free State
Butchers boy and housemaid on a comic Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Policeman and housemaid on a comic Christmas card. circa 1890s
Frog footman on a greetings card, delivering a message. Date: circa 1890s
Frog footman on a New Year card, delivering a greeting. Date: circa 1890s
Sir Stephen FoxSIR STEPHEN FOX Domestick Servant to Charles II during his exile, after the Restoration one of the Lord Commissioners of the Treasury. Date: 1627 - 1716
William Thos. FitzgeraldWILLIAM THOMAS FITZGERALD Civil servant who wrote verses during the moments of leisure his duties as a clerk in the Navy Office allowed him. Date: 1759 - 1829
Xavier De MaistreXAVIER DE MAISTRE French writer, living as exile in Russia; author of novels and Voyage autour de ma chambre from which this is a scene with him and servant. Date: 1763 - 1852
C11th Dress / Pope & KingA Pope & a King wearing embroidered super-tunics & mantles. The king wears a crown, the pope a tall conical hat. The servants tunic & cloak are dagged. Date: 11th century
Prince, Noble, Page C14Prince: gipon (doublet), soled & piked hose, knightly-girdle, dagged mantle. Noble: shoulder cape, hood & cloak. Page: wide short sleeveless tunic with side vents, funnel sleeves. Date: 14th century
Female Londoners 1590The clothing of London women of various social classes including a servant. All three wear ruffs. The 3rd woman is taken from " Descriptions of England". Date: 1590
Costume / HousemaidA London housemaid, sweeping the steps wears a plain, plum- coloured, unadorned gown with white collar, apron, cuffs & cap. Date: circa 1870
Lady & her Maid / StreetThe maid holds up the umbrella to protect her mistress from the snow. Date: First published: 1913
Hotel De VillarsA servant bows to his mistress as she enters the richly decorated hallway. Date: circa 18th century
Racial / Russia / ServantA servant woman in a summer dress Date: 1913
Merchant Venice / LaunceloAct I, Scene iii Jessica & Launcelot (Shylocks servant)
Nuremberg Maid & CarterA Nuremberg maidservant, on her way to the fountain, is chatted up by a Fuhrknecht (carter) who wears floppy hip- high boots over his breeches. Date: circa 1580
Cartoon, How Many Lumps? WW1Cartoon, How many lumps? The French comic actress Cecile Sorel serves her guests, including a bearded man who has been fighting in the war. On the left sits the French philosopher Voltaire. Date: 1917
Father Reads to FamilyAt 25 minutes past 1, a German father reads to his family, while a servant girl pauses with a tray Date: 18th century
Aristocratic LadyAn aristocratic lady in her park, with a book to read and a servant at hand to fetch and carry : a year from now, the French Revolution will change her lifestyle... Date: 1788
HENRY COLE 1808-1882SIR HENRY COLE Civil servant, museum director, artist and editor Date: 1808 - 1882