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Canvas Print : Servants hiring office, Berlin, Germany, 1874
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Servants hiring office, Berlin, Germany, 1874
Servants hiring office, Berlin, Germany, 1874. Illustration showing modestly dressed women at the door of a hiring office, talking and showing their references to prospective employers. Plate taken from the Illustrated London News, 28th November 1874. The adjoining article makes reference to the difficulties faced by women of the working class who try and find work in the penny-pinching households of Berlin. Whereas the house staff in London neighbourhoods enjoyed a far easier and more secure life than their German counterparts
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Media ID 14863541
© Oxford Science Archive / Heritage-Images
Berlin Domestic Domestic Help Employment Oxford Science Archive Servant
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the "Servants hiring office, Berlin, Germany, 1874" image from Heritage Images. This captivating illustration showcases a scene of modestly dressed women at the door of a hiring office, engaged in conversations with prospective employers. Each detail, from their Victorian-era attire to the authentic ambiance of the scene, comes alive on the textured canvas surface. Elevate your home décor and transport yourself to an era of history with this stunning and conversation-starting piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
This print captures a significant moment in the history of Berlin, Germany, in 1874. The image showcases a bustling scene outside a Servants hiring office, where modestly dressed women eagerly gather to seek employment opportunities. Engrossed in conversation and clutching their references tightly, these determined individuals hope to secure positions as domestic help for prospective employers. The accompanying article sheds light on the challenges faced by working-class women striving to find work within penny-pinching households of Berlin. A striking comparison is drawn between the lives of house staff in London neighborhoods and their German counterparts, highlighting the stark differences in terms of ease and security enjoyed by each group. Through this monochrome snapshot from the Illustrated London News dated November 28th, 1874, we are transported back to an era when gender roles were strictly defined and economic hardships plagued many families. This poignant visual serves as a reminder of the struggles endured by women seeking employment during that time period. Preserved by Oxford Science Archive and made available through Heritage Images, this historical print offers us valuable insights into societal dynamics and labor practices prevalent during the nineteenth century. It stands as a testament to both human resilience and our ongoing quest for equal opportunities regardless of gender or social standing.
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