Manservant Collection (#2)

What The Butler Saw. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

The French Dressing Room, After An 18th Century Engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

18th Century Lady At Her Morning Toilette. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1912

Jeeves, manservant to Bertie Wooster
Jeeves, the fictional manservant to Bertie Wooster, as depicted in an illustration for Thank You Jeeves!. Date: First published: 1933

A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Artist: Charles Grignion
A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

C11th Dress / Pope & King
A 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

Fur Coat & New Hat 1919
A red coat with deep white fur hem, cuffs & high all-round collar worn with a broad brimmed furry or feathery hat. Her new hat in a hatbox is carried in by the manservant. Date: 1919

Aristocratic Levee
An aristocrat at his morning levee : while a valet puts the finishing touches to his toilette, a manservant brings a book for his lady friend Date: mid-18th century

Retail therapy
A man accompanying hes wife shopping. Date: 1926

The Burgundian Marriage or the Triumphal Procession of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany
XAM77580 The Burgundian Marriage or the Triumphal Procession of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519) showing the wedding chariot of Maximilian and Mary of Burgundy (1458-82)

A Young Man with his Indian servant holding a portfolio (oil on canvas)
XYC283263 A Young Man with his Indian servant holding a portfolio (oil on canvas) by Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79); 88.9x71.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Jean-Baptiste Clery (1759-1809) from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc
KW271221 Jean-Baptiste Clery (1759-1809) from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on horseback at Balmoral, 1863 (b / w photo)
XJF268046 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on horseback at Balmoral, 1863 (b/w photo) by Wilson, George Washington (1823-93); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mr. Weller attacks the executive of Ipswich, illustration from The Pickwick
KW259128 Mr. Weller attacks the executive of Ipswich, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

First appearance of Mr. Samuel Weller, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
KW259122 First appearance of Mr. Samuel Weller, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

Two Horsemen in a Landscape or, The Boddhisatva and his Equerry, Tang Period (painted
XIR206959 Two Horsemen in a Landscape or, The Boddhisatva and his Equerry, Tang Period (painted stone) by Chinese School, (7th century); Musee Guimet, Paris

Falconer Clerk and hunting, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, Robert de Baudous, 1616

The Cup of Coffee, 1742. Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) French painter. Mother, father and their two small girls being served coffee by a manservant beside a pool in the garden

Dr Syntax showing young lady the stars with small refracting telescope typical of this date, while manservant trips over dog and falls headlong down steps

Two Egyptian servants in Cairo, Egypt Date: 1910s

Male Corset / 1910
An elderly gentleman, desperate to regain the figure of his youth, has his valet lace him into a corset. Date: 1910

Leonhard Eulers rescue from a fire, 1771
Leonhard Euler (1707-1783), Swiss mathematician, being rescued from a fire in 1771. Eulers house was burned down during the Great Fire of St Petersburg, Russia

Indian Orderly
A very smart Indian Orderly/Manservant, holding a book or ledger

Macaulay in his Library
Thomas Babington Macaulay historian, depicted in his library, looking up from the Times to receive a book proffered by his manservant

Shown Property to Rent
The owner of an apartment looks dubiously at the overdressed lady, accompanied by her manservant and the estate agent, who is interested in renting it

13th Century French
A bourgeois couple, a lady of the court, a manservant and a sergent d armes pass in the street before la Grande Chartreuse de Paris

Manservant & Mail
A manservant brings in the mail on a tray

Servants at Table
Servants at table - a manservant, dining with the cook, reprimands the page for bringing him a steel fork (as opposed to silver)

Louis De Rougemont / Grin
LOUIS DE ROUGEMONT real name: GRIN Manservant, travel writer and hoaxer

A Log on the Fire / 1856
Putting a log on the fire

London Bird Market
The BIRD MARKET at Sclater Street, Club Row, London : though most wear caps or bowlers, one gent wears topper and tails - or is he a manservant in livery ?

Butler in his Pantry
The butler in his pantry, polishing the silver

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"Manservant: The Unsung Hero Behind Every Great Gentleman" In the world of Jeeves and Wooster, a manservant is not just any ordinary servant. He is the epitome of loyalty, wit, and resourcefulness. Whether it's Captain Berry's dachshunds frolicking in the park or Lady Xmas shopping for extravagant gifts, a manservant like Jeeves always has his master's back. But what exactly defines this male type known as a manservant? Is he merely a servant or something more? Perhaps he embodies the perfect blend of friend and confidante, offering guidance and support to his employer. In the 18th century, we witness an amusing scene where a gouty invalid angrily rings for his manservant to fetch him more port. It seems that even in times of pain and discomfort, these gentlemen relied on their trusted companions to cater to their needs. The role of a manservant goes beyond mere physical assistance; they also contribute to creating an aura of elegance. Just take a look at "The Idle Beauty, " depicted in vibrant pochoir print – her beauty enhanced by the presence of her loyal attendant. From dinner with cardinals portrayed in oil on panel to Sunday service in country churches during the Regency Era, manservants were ever-present symbols of social status. They accompanied gentlemen hawking or engaged them in deep conversations while enjoying frescoes depicting scenes from centuries past. Even literary characters like "Mr Greatheart" from John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress From This World" exemplify how these servants became integral parts of their masters' lives – guiding them through life's challenges with unwavering dedication. And let us not forget those immortalized through art such as John Richard West, 4th Earl de la Warr – captured on canvas exuding power and prestige alongside his faithful companion.