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Edwardian Servants
Below stairs at an Edwardian country house. The servants assemble in order of status: The butler, ladys maid, housekeeper, chef at the front, lower servants behind
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Media ID 4364035
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10152861
Assemble Behind Butler Chef Enactment Formal Hierarchy Housekeeper Lower Maid Order Pecking Servants Status
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our Edwardian Servants Photographic Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you below stairs at an elegant Edwardian country house, where servants carefully assemble in order of their station. Witness the butler, ladys maid, housekeeper, and chef at the forefront, while lower servants stand respectfully behind. A beautiful addition to any home or office, this print offers a unique glimpse into the hierarchical world of Edwardian service. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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 Edwardian-era photograph captures the formal assembly of servants at an elegant country house, showcasing the intricate hierarchy that governed life below stairs. The image, taken in the early 1900s, portrays a scene of quiet order and discipline, as the staff gathers to pay their respects to their superiors. At the front of the group stands the butler, the epitome of professionalism and decorum, his stern expression and impeccably pressed uniform conveying authority and respect. To his right is the lady's maid, her neatly arranged cap and apron signifying her role in the service of the mistress of the house. Next to her, the housekeeper, responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the household, exudes a sense of calm efficiency. Behind them, the other servants, each in their respective uniforms, stand in order of their rank. The chef, dressed in a pristine white jacket, holds a large cookbook, symbolizing his expertise in the kitchen. The footmen, scullery maids, and other lower servants, dressed in their uniforms, stand respectfully in the background. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Edwardian country house life, where every detail, from the order of the servants to their uniforms, reflected the rigid social hierarchy of the time. The image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is an invaluable historical record of a bygone era and a testament to the intricate web of relationships that existed between the servants and their masters.
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