Photographic Print : Serving Through the Ages - Women
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Serving Through the Ages - Women
This picture shows the various roles of women servants from the 14th-19th century. It starts with showing servant girls milking, harvesting, working in the kitchen and laundry and tending their mistress etc. It goes on to show the women gaining specific positions and uniforms
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Media ID 14119708
© Williams College Oxford Programme / Mary Evans Picture Library
Baynes Employment Housemaid Housemaids Housework Kitchen Kitchenmaids Laundry Maid Pauline Progression Servant Servants Serving Tending Uniforms Timeline
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time and explore the rich history of women's roles as servants with our captivating print, "Serving Through the Ages - Women" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you to the 14th-19th centuries, showcasing the daily tasks and duties of servant girls. From milking cows and harvesting fields to more refined duties in the kitchen or the parlor, this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Add this unique and intriguing print to your home or office decor and ignite conversations about the important contributions women have made throughout history. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print today and bring history to life in your own space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.5cm (11" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Serving Through the Ages: Women - A Timeline of Service and Progression This evocative image from the annals of history offers a glimpse into the diverse roles and uniforms of women servants from the 14th to the 19th century, as presented by Mary Evans Prints Online. The photograph begins with servant girls in simple attire, engaged in the daily tasks of milking cows, harvesting crops, and tending to their mistresses and their households. As the timeline progresses, women servants gain more specific positions and distinctive uniforms. A kitchen maid, dressed in a white apron and cap, prepares meals for her employers, while a housemaid, wearing a starched cap and long skirt, maintains the cleanliness of the home. A laundry maid, with her apron and wooden paddle, scrubs and irons clothes, ensuring that her employers' wardrobes remain immaculate. The uniforms of these women servants reflect the changing social and economic landscape of the time. In the 17th century, the Pauline Baynes uniform, with its high collar and long, voluminous sleeves, became the standard for upper-class household staff. By the 19th century, the uniforms of servants had become more practical and less ornate, reflecting the growing industrialization of society and the increasing professionalization of domestic service. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that women played in the daily lives of their employers, from the humblest tasks to the most prestigious positions. It is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of women throughout history, as they have continued to serve and make a difference in the world around them.
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