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The magistrates wife is attended to by her servants - one brushes her hair
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1860 Abroad Attended Brushes Curry Rice Servants
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A Moment of Luxury: The Magistrate's Wife and Her Servants, India, 1860s This evocative photograph captures a moment of tranquility and indulgence in the daily life of a British magistrate's wife in colonial India during the late 1860s. The image, taken by an unknown photographer and available through Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the lady in question seated in an ornate chair, her back to the camera, as one of her Indian servants brushes her long, flowing hair. Another servant, dressed in traditional Indian attire, holds a steaming plate of curry and rice, ready to be served to the lady. The setting is rich in historical detail, with the lady's elegant Victorian gown and the ornate decor of the room, complete with intricately patterned wallpaper and a grand mirror, reflecting the opulence and privilege enjoyed by the British elite during the colonial era. The servants, dressed in their traditional Indian clothing, underscore the cultural fusion that characterized life in India during this period. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate relationships that existed between the British colonizers and the local population. While the magistrate's wife is attended to by her Indian servants, the power dynamic is clear - she is the mistress, and they are her loyal servants. Yet, the image also reveals the intimacy and familiarity that could develop between the two groups, as the servants become an integral part of the daily lives of their British employers. The aroma of the curry and rice wafts through the room, adding to the sensory experience of this moment in time. The photograph invites us to imagine the rich and complex tapestry of experiences that unfolded during the colonial era in India, as the British and the local population navigated the complexities of cultural exchange, power, and privilege.
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