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Maid Drops Tray
Maid drops the tray Date: circa 1900
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Accident Accidents Broken Drops Hassall Maid Mess Smashes Spilt Tray
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a moment of unexpected chaos in a turn-of-the-century household. The maid, dressed in her traditional uniform with a cap and apron, seems to have dropped a tray laden with delicate porcelain, spilling its contents onto the floor. The expression on her face reveals a mixture of shock and dismay, as she reaches out to assess the damage. The broken pieces of china, scattered haphazardly on the floor, add to the sense of disorder and mess. The accident, though likely an everyday occurrence in a busy household, would have been a source of frustration and hassle for the maid, who would have been responsible for the upkeep of the household's fine china. The broken pieces would have had to be carefully collected and the floor swept clean before the area could be restored to order. Despite the mess, there is a certain charm to this image, which captures the human element of domestic life. It serves as a reminder that even in the most meticulously kept households, accidents and mishaps are an inevitable part of life. The image, taken circa 1900, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era when domestic service was a common occupation and the care and maintenance of household items was a priority.
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