Maids Collection (page 7)

Meeting Odysseus Nausicaa Illustration Book VI
The Meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa, Meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa, Illustration from Book VI of the Odysee of Homer. Odysseus, naked and exhausted after his shipwreck on the island of Phaeacia

Two fragments maids Helen Troy
Two fragments with maids of Helen of Troy

Bedouin wedding Brides maids 1898 nomadic Arab
Bedouin, a wedding Brides maids 1898, The Bedouin are nomadic Arab peoples who inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant, Middle East

Las Meninas By Diego Velazquez. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Published By Odhams Press, London, 1934

Little girl on a cutout greetings card
Little girl (one of four) in pink and white costume on a cutout greetings card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Girls school at Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
A group of girls with their maid washing and grinding harvest at the girls school at Fianarantsoa (meaning good education ), Madagascar. Date: circa 1907

Zelica, a character in Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore
Zelica - But there was one, among the chosen Maids, Who d blush d behind the gallerys silken shades - a character in The Veiled Prophet, Lalla Rookh, a long narrative poem by Thomas Moore

Old Maid card game - Old Maid and her parrot. circa 1950s

Old Maid / Coquette Dream
The Old Coquettes Dream: an old maid remembers how nice it was to be the centre of attention... Date: circa 1835

The Man from Toronto by Douglas Murray
Promotional postcard for The Man From Toronto by Douglas Murray. First produced Royalty Theatre, 30th May 1918. The eponymous man is fascinated by a lady who masquerades as her maid to be sure of

The Waste of it! by John Hassall
Maid feeling exhausted after running up and down with jugs of water instead of using the tap! Date: 1906

Advert for Garroulds uniforms for maids 1937
Practical house for service uniforms, available from Garrould s, Edgeware Road, London. 1937

Blue Maids Orphan Asylum, Bristol
The Blue Maids Orphan Asylum at Hooks Mills, Bristol. Date: circa 1907

Queen Charlottes Ball, 1934
The ceremony of cutting the cake performed by HRH Princess Arthur of Connaught (formerly Princess Alexandra of Fife), at Queen Charlottes Ball

The Birth of the Virgin, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
XIR222725 The Birth of the Virgin, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 200x140 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: La Nativite de la Vierge; ); Italian

Dairymaids 1910
Posed women working in a dairy 1910. Date: 1910

1920s frigidaire

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Abbey for Coronation, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her Maids of Honour alights from the golden State Coach on arriving at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation in June 1953

Hospital Ward Maids
A nurse wheels a patient forward in his metal bed so that the daily Ward Maids can clean and polish the floors at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, England

Maid collecting water. 1890

Song, The Maids Petition
Sheet music for a song entitled The Maids Petition. 18th century

Elizabethan servants polishing saucepans

English bride, brides maid and flower girl in the garden
English bride, bride?s maid and flower girl in the garden wedding reception in Nottingham. Brides maids and flower girl in pale blue traditional dresses of the period. Date: 1970s

The Right Way to Speak to Maids - TMC house telephones
Advertisement for TMC House Telephones, particularly useful when your house is so vast you need to dole out instructions to the servants from another wing. Date: 1923

Modes Pour Rire by Charles Vernier -- A woman (left) asks her ladys maid (right) whether the crinoline she has brought will be full enough. She doesn t want to be ridiculed for being too flat

Mrs Ryans Seacliffe Tea Rooms Kilkeel - a view of the front of the building above with people and maids, on the lawn sitting at tables having tea, looking at the camera

Book cover, Nursery Songs and Rhymes
Book cover in blue and silver, A Book of Nursery Songs and Rhymes, edited bys Baring-Gould, with illustrations by members of the Birmingham Art School under the direction of A J Gaskin

Illustration, Mary Mary Quite Contrary
Illustration (possibly the frontispiece), Mary Mary Quite Contrary how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row. Date: 1895

Little Folk Misfitz - Polly Put the Kettle On. circa 1910

Man with two women on a comic card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Butchers boy and housemaid on a comic Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Policeman and housemaid on a comic Christmas card. circa 1890s

Going Downstairs
An Edwardian Ladys Maid rushes downstairs at her mistresss beck and call. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Social / Market Return 18C
Country maids returning from market with their purchases Date: circa 1790

The marriage of King Harold II
The marriage of Saxon King Harold II with Aldyth (Ealdgyth), widow of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn and sister to Edwin and Morcar. Date: 1066

Phyllis Dare (1890 1975), English actress, in the role of Peggy in The Dairy Maids Date: 1900s

Laundry of Savoy Hotel
Working in the laundry of the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: early 1930s

Wearer and Maker 1884
Servant puts the finishing touches to her mistresses dress. Date: 1884

In Bed with Maid
- What, in bed with the chambermaid !?!? - Why not, you ve been to bed with her often enough ! Date: 1935

Cartoon, Woman trying on new dress, WW1
Cartoon showing a lady having a dress fitting. Her gown has an exaggerated bell shaped skirt based on the styles of the 1830s, ornamented profusely with accordion pleated flounces and rosettes

Maid Stitching Stocking
The maid does some last-minute repairs to her mistresss stocking before she leaves for a ball Date: 1908

MILKMAIDS
Two milkmaids on their way to market with their milk. Date: 1897

Cartoon, and Officers? WW1
Cartoon, and Officers? A military man seeks a toilet appropriate to his rank. Date: 1918

Three Little Maids from School - Grey, Braham and Bond
Three Little Maids from School - Sibyl Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in Gilbert & Sullivans The Mikado. 1885

Old Maid Cooks for Pets
A spinster cooks food for her pets. Date: 1885

A Southern Maid by Dion Clayton Calthorp & Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for A Southern Maid by Dion Clayton Calthorp & Harry Graham; music Harold Fraser-Simson & Ivor Novell

Smith by W Somerset Maugham
Promotional postcard for Smith by W. Somerset Maugham. First produced at the Comedy Theatre, 30th September 1909. Smith is the maid. Date: 1909

Saturday to Monday by Frederick Fenn and Richard Pryce
Promotional postcard for Saturday to Monday by Frederick Fenn & Richard Pryce. First produced at St. Jamess Theatre, 14th April 1904. Artist: Albert Morrow

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In the grandeur of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, maids played an essential role behind the scenes, ensuring every detail was flawlessly executed. From dressing Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart for her attendance at The Mikado at the Savoy to assisting Lady Rosemary Spencer-Churchill with her elegant attire, these dedicated individuals were indispensable. Drawing inspiration from ancient tales like Odysseus and Penelope, maids embodied loyalty and devotion. Just as an aristocratic French lady trusted her maid to assist in bathing and dressing rituals, so did Queen Elizabeth rely on them to prepare her for public appearances, such as when she wore the imperial crown with grace. Beyond their duties within royal households, maids extended their support to various realms. A golfer's caddy mirrored a maid's attentiveness by providing assistance throughout a game. Even an amorous footman found solace in his love interest among fellow staff members. The echoes of mythology continued as maids emulated Penelope's strength and determination when faced with challenges. They brought forth bows symbolizing resilience just as Penelope did during Odysseus' absence. In bustling dinner gatherings held in servants' halls, they orchestrated seamless service while maintaining utmost professionalism. They have always been more than mere attendants; they are pillars of support who ensure that those they serve shine brightly. Whether it be through historical events or mythical tales, their dedication remains unwavering across time and cultures - forever embodying grace and diligence in every task they undertake.