Servants Collection (page 6)

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Eh! Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de nouveau?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Eh! Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de nouveau?... 19th century. Man: So! Any news? Servant: Monsieur, the whiting has gone up again since yesterday. Man: I warned you we would starve

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

Pamphilius and his sevant Davus, 1802. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Pamphilius and his sevant Davus. From Terence´s Andria;The lover Pamphilus speaking to his sly servant Davus. Scene from Terence's The Andria, 1802

Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882. Creator: Unknown
Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882

The Emperor's New Clothes, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Le matin. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le matin

Kirk's White Cloud floating soap, 1898-02. Creator: Unknown
James S. Kirk & Company White Cloud floating soap, 1898-02

Saint Martin of Tours Healing the Servant of Tetrodius, c. 1630. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Saint Martin of Tours Healing the Servant of Tetrodius, c. 1630

Taoist deity, between 1644 and 1911. Creator: Unknown
Taoist deity, between 1644 and 1911

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Knight and the Servant, c. 1518. Creator: Hans Wechtlin the Elder
Knight and the Servant, c. 1518

Abraham Dismissing Hagar, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Abraham Dismissing Hagar, c. 1745

La gageure des trois commeres: La servante. Creators: Philippe Triere, Antoine Jean Duclos
La gageure des trois commeres: La servante

"A Women Sewing" after Nicholas Maes, 1890. Creator: Unknown. "A Women Sewing" after Nicholas Maes
"A Women Sewing" after Nicholas Maes, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Going to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Going to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Carriage pulled by men riding hobby horses, a forerunner of the bicycle lacking pedals and brakes. Attributed to William Heath

Les joueurs de cartes, c.1897. Creator: Claude Joseph Bail
Les joueurs de cartes, c.1897. Card players

Cinderella, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cinderella, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Madame Leroux'; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; Whereapon the housemaid said she know'd the young man Creator
Madame Leroux'; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; Whereupon the housemaid said she know'd the young man wasn't waiting there for nothing, and set them down as a couple of sweethearts, 1890

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marion Morgan dancers, between 1914 and 1927

La Religieuse malade, c.1830. Creator: Francois-Marius Granet
La Religieuse malade, c.1830. Sick nun. The sick woman holds a rosary, while a little girl offers a cup on a tray. On the floor are balls of wool, a sewing basket and a teapot

La Religieuse malade, c.1830. Creator: Francois-Marius Granet
La Religieuse malade, c.1830. Sick nun, detail. The sick woman holds a rosary, while a little girl offers a cup on a tray

La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Creator: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet
La Partie de cartes, early 19th century. Card party

Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851

Marie-Caroline Kalb (1854-1930), member of the Comédie-Française, in servant's costume, 1896
Marie-Caroline Kalb (1854-1930), member of the Comedie-Francaise, in servant's costume, 1896

Characters. Creator: Su Liupeng
Characters

Figure in meditation and servant.. Creator: Su Liupeng
Figure in meditation and servant

Xie An. Creator: Su Liupeng
Xie An

The Emperors Car of Ceremony; The Burman Empire, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Emperors Car of Ceremony; The Burman Empire, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

Nativity of the Mother of God, between 1575 and 1600. Creator: Russian School
Nativity of the Mother of God, between 1575 and 1600

Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef, drawn by Gilbert, 1854. Creator: Gilbert
Charles the Second Knighting the Loin of Beef, drawn by Gilbert, 1854. The Second Charles of England Rode forth one Christmas tide, To hunt a gallant stag of ten, Of Chingford woods the pride

Serving the dinner, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Serving the dinner, 1899 or 1900. Young African American woman serving dinner, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va

Collier's. Christmas 1900, c1900. Creator: William H Bradley
Collier's. Christmas 1900, c1900

Reunion of the Barre family in an interior, 1772. Creator: Marius-Pierre Lemazurier
Reunion of the Barre family in an interior, 1772

The sweeper, c.1670. Creator: Pieter Janssens Elinga
The sweeper, c.1670

Coronation Day, 12 May 1937, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Coronation Day, 12 May 1937, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) at the coronation of her father King George VI, at Westminster Abbey in London

Guardhouse interior, between 1626 and 1678. Creator: Pieter Codde
Guardhouse interior, between 1626 and 1678

Cinderella, 1900. Creator: Claude Joseph Bail
Cinderella, 1900

Portasi in Valle il Cavalier... (Arrival of the Master), 1763. Creator: Marco Alvise Pitteri
Portasi in Valle il Cavalier... (Arrival of the Master), 1763

De Servi Cacciator... (Servants Preparing the Guns for the Hunt), 1763. Creator: Marco Alvise Pitteri
De Servi Cacciator... (Servants Preparing the Guns for the Hunt), 1763

La toilette, 1771. Creators: Nicolas Ponce, Charles Nicolas Cochin
La toilette, 1771

Le verre d'eau. The Glass of Water. Creator: Nicolas Ponce
Le verre d'eau. The Glass of Water

La Belle Cuisinière, Pre 1735. Creator: Francois Boucher
La Belle Cuisiniere, Pre 1735

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"Unveiling the Evolution of Servitude: From Heath Robinson's Automated Dining Room to Jeeves and Wooster" Step into a world where they were an integral part of daily life, only to be replaced by ingenious contraptions and fictional butlers. In this captivating journey through time, we explore the fascinating realm of "servants, " not just as individuals but as symbols of societal change. Heath Robinson's automated dining room (1 of 4) transports us to an era when technology aimed to liberate aristocrats from the clutches of servitude. With intricate mechanisms and whimsical inventions, Robinson envisioned a future where humans would no longer rely on human assistance for their every need. Moving into his kitchen (3 of 4), we witness the birth of labor-saving devices that promised efficiency without sacrificing taste. Too Many Cooks by Lawson Wood captures the chaotic scene in which modernity clashes with tradition, highlighting society's struggle to adapt to these new advancements. But amidst this mechanical revolution, one cannot forget iconic duos like Jeeves and Wooster who embodied both loyalty and wit. These beloved characters remind us that even in a world devoid of traditional servants, there will always be a place for personal valets who can navigate any social predicament with finesse. Robinson's drawing room (2 of 4) showcases opulence intertwined with automation—a glimpse into how grandeur could coexist with technological marvels. Manuscript Leaf with Opening from The Book of Nehemias reminds us that service extends beyond household chores; it encompasses spiritual guidance too. Beyond domestic settings lies London & South Western Railway Servants Orphanage in Woking—an institution dedicated to supporting those left behind by their caretakers' untimely departure. It serves as a poignant reminder that while servants may fade away, their impact on society remains indelible.