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SERVANTS AT TABLE
Servants at table in the kitchen - a manservant, the cook and a housemaid Date: 1887
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1887 Cook Eating Housemaid Kitchen Maid Manservant Meal Servant Servants
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Servants at Table," an evocative photograph captured in 1887, offers a rare glimpse into the private moments of domestic life in a Victorian-era household. The scene unfolds in the kitchen, where the warm glow of a fireplace casts a cozy ambiance over the room. A manservant, dressed in formal livery, sits at one end of the long table, his posture upright and attentive. Across from him, the cook, her apron stained with the day's preparations, busily wields a knife and cutting board. A housemaid, her cap askew and her uniform slightly rumpled, leans against the table, engrossed in her meal. The trio of servants, each with their distinct roles and responsibilities, share a moment of respite from their duties. The manservant, responsible for the care and maintenance of his master's wardrobe and personal belongings, looks up from his plate with a hint of relaxation. The cook, the mastermind behind the household's meals, takes a brief pause from her constant supervision of the kitchen. And the housemaid, who attended to the cleaning and upkeep of the home, savors a moment to herself before returning to her tasks. The photograph, with its intimate and candid portrayal of the servants' mealtime, offers a poignant reminder of the intricate web of relationships that existed within a Victorian household. It invites us to consider the lives of those who worked behind the scenes, and to appreciate the essential role they played in maintaining the daily routines and rituals of their employers.
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