Housekeeper Collection (page 19)

An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of
1194920 An Arts & Crafts glass triptych, painted with medieval knights in the court of Charlemagne, c.1860-1910 (glass) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196853 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

The Fitting, (oil on canvas)
1197535 The Fitting, (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 67.5x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Sketches in the Corean Archipelago (engraving)
1059587 Sketches in the Corean Archipelago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Corean Archipelago)

Illustration for A Day in a Tramps Life, by Paul Cushing (litho)
1063399 Illustration for A Day in a Tramps Life, by Paul Cushing (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for A Day in a Tramps Life, by Paul Cushing)

Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board)
824612 Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 23.5x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

The Long Awaited Letter, 1890 (oil on canvas)
823184 The Long Awaited Letter, 1890 (oil on canvas) by American School; 70x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Long Awaited Letter. American School. Oil on canvas)

Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink)
824150 Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804); 56.8x79.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing the King, (watercolour and black ink on paperboard)
989554 Preparing the King, (watercolour and black ink on paperboard) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 23.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the King. Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)

Spring Cleaning, 1876 (oil on panel)
989392 Spring Cleaning, 1876 (oil on panel) by Boks, Evert-Jan (1838-1914); 52.3x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Cleaning. Evert Jan Boks (1838-1914). Oil on panel

An Ancient Custom, 1876 (oil on canvas)
987316 An Ancient Custom, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 100x138 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ancient Custom. Edwin Long (1829-1891). Oil on canvas

Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c
987404 Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c.1894 (pastel and black chalk on paper laid down on board) by Degas

Vishnu and attendants, c. 1026 AD (sandstone)
1067902 Vishnu and attendants, c.1026 AD (sandstone) by Indian school, Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty (c.940-1244); 137.2x68.6x27.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs

The Court of Venus, 1866 (woodcut)
3726008 The Court of Venus, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.9x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Plans showing Sanitary Fittings and Drainage of a Pair of Suburban Houses (litho)
3650884 Plans showing Sanitary Fittings and Drainage of a Pair of Suburban Houses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind man, water carrier, commissionaire and domestic servant, reign of Louis XIII of France
976152 Blind man, water carrier, commissionaire and domestic servant, reign of Louis XIII of France, 17th Century (coloured engraving) by French School

Letter I: Italian Greyhound (Italian Levrier, pet for ladies) - "
DUV4214021 Letter I: Italian Greyhound (Italian Levrier, pet for ladies) - " Picture Alphabet of Horses and Dogs" 1887 (lithograph) by English School

The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214694 The dog who wears his masters mouth on his neck - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The two friends (les deux amis) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214664 The two friends (les deux amis) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roaming and client retamer showing the bottom of a pot. He hits a metal pot with a hammer on a portable bench
FLO4667021 Roaming and client retamer showing the bottom of a pot. He hits a metal pot with a hammer on a portable bench. Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

A Maid buying Vegetables, 1727 (oil on canvas)
827706 A Maid buying Vegetables, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Angelis or Angillis, Pierre (1685-1734); 48.6x38.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maid buying Vegetables. Pieter Angillis (1685-1734)

The Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (oil on canvas)
884766 The Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Collier, John (1850-1934); 111.7x142.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Rawat Ragho Das, 1778 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874466 Rawat Ragho Das, 1778 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Kavala (fl.1778); 31.2 x22.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian

Bodhisattva Sadaksari Avalokitesvara and Attendants, c. 1150-1200
874087 Bodhisattva Sadaksari Avalokitesvara and Attendants, c.1150-1200 (opaque w/c & ink on palm leaf) by Indian School (12th century); 6.2 x44.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mughal Princess in a Garden, c. 1700 (opaque w / c, gold & silver on paper)
873976 Mughal Princess in a Garden, c.1700 (opaque w/c, gold & silver on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 23 x16.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Housemaid (litho)
3646150 Housemaid (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housemaid. Illustration for one of set of educational trade cards on the subject of professions)

Housekeeper (litho)
3646145 Housekeeper (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housekeeper. Illustration for one of set of educational trade cards on the subject of professions)

Satirical poem on the vices of servants (engraving)
3646841 Satirical poem on the vices of servants (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical poem on the vices of servants)

Vizille, Les ateliers de l usine Tresca freres, Sicard et Cic, Les ouvriers attendant la visite du President de la
3623944 Vizille, Les ateliers de l usine Tresca freres, Sicard et Cic, Les ouvriers attendant la visite du President de la Republique (engraving) by French School

A hand-coloured French Pochoir Christmas card of a lady in a flowing pink dress ice
3604770 A hand-coloured French Pochoir Christmas card of a lady in a flowing pink dress ice skating with attendants holding a lantern and her trail, circa 1920 (stencil) by English School

A daughter and mother awaiting the arrival of her son after a 10 year absence, 1850
3478621 A daughter and mother awaiting the arrival of her son after a 10 year absence, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

A mother checking on her sleeping children, 1850
3478198 A mother checking on her sleeping children, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother checking on her sleeping children)

A mother cuddling her child, 1850
3478205 A mother cuddling her child, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother cuddling her child)

Night Rain of the Tea Stand (Daisu no yau), from the series Eight Views of the Parlor
2968092 Night Rain of the Tea Stand (Daisu no yau), from the series Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei), c.1766 (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu

Elephants with their mahout, c. 1815 (pencil & w / c heightened with white one paper)
3431753 Elephants with their mahout, c.1815 (pencil & w/c heightened with white one paper) by Anglo-Indian School, (19th century); 40.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A young housemaid protecting a carriage full of children from an attack by a bear (colour litho)
2795647 A young housemaid protecting a carriage full of children from an attack by a bear (colour litho) by French School

The Bimillenary Festivals Of Ivrea, The Historical Parade Representing The Return Of King Arduino From
2798361 The Bimillenary Festivals Of Ivrea, The Historical Parade Representing The Return Of King Arduino From... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The decline in Russia, back to barter (colour litho)
2808800 The decline in Russia, back to barter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The regression in Russia, we return to barter)

The Christmas Letter (colour litho)
2808649 The Christmas Letter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Letter)

The Inventory, 1864 (oil on panel)
651369 The Inventory, 1864 (oil on panel) by Hove, Hubertus van (1814-65); 52.7x43.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inventory. Hubertus van Hove (1814-1865). Oil on panel. Dated 1864

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786409 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Fau, Fernand (1858-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 4 January 1908.); © Look and Learn

The Old Queen Victoria Of England On The Riviera, In Nice (colour litho)
2785350 The Old Queen Victoria Of England On The Riviera, In Nice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Queen Victoria Of England On The Riviera)

Man Getting His Car Serviced at a Gas Station, 1942 (screen print)
2622189 Man Getting His Car Serviced at a Gas Station, 1942 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Morning Paper, 1869 (oil on canvas)
659848 The Morning Paper, 1869 (oil on canvas) by King, Haynes (1831-1904); 45x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Paper. Haynes King (1831-1904). Oil on canvas

The Secret Admirer, 1871 (oil on panel)
658931 The Secret Admirer, 1871 (oil on panel) by Conti, Tito (1842-1924); 34.2x24.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret Admirer. Tito Conti (1842-1924). Oil on panel. Dated 1871

St. Francis offering Roses to the Apparition of Christ and the Virgin, fresco from the Porziuncola, 1393 (fresco)
696570 St. Francis offering Roses to the Apparition of Christ and the Virgin, fresco from the Porziuncola, 1393 (fresco) by Ilario da Viterbo (fl)

Coffee by the Fire, (oil on panel)
658324 Coffee by the Fire, (oil on panel) by Diranian, Serkis (1854-1918); 66x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee by the Fire. Serkis Diranian (1854-1918). Oil on panel

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In the late 18th to early 19th century, Nancy Woodforde dedicated her life to being a housekeeper. Her story may not be widely known, but her impact on the Bull and Swan Inn in Stamford, Northants was undeniable. As captured by Samuel Woodforde in his 1943 photograph, Nancy stood tall with pride as she managed the daily affairs of the inn. Nancy's role went beyond mere management; she was an integral part of creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests. In "The Chess Game, " an oil painting from 1896, we catch a glimpse of Nancy taking a momentary break from her duties to engage in a friendly game with one of the patrons. But it wasn't just within the walls of the inn that Nancy left her mark. In "Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, " an exquisite oil on canvas piece, we see Nancy serving up delicious hot chocolate with grace and elegance. Her attention to detail is evident even in "The Story of Cupid and Psyche, " where she meticulously arranged every item on display. Nancy's dedication extended beyond British borders as well. In "The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, " we witness her fascination with different cultures and religions. This curiosity is further exemplified by another artwork depicting Rama and Sita from India around 1800. Despite being surrounded by grandeur, Nancy never forgot about those who worked alongside her at The Bull and Swan Inn. In "Moment of Departure, " all staff members line up to bid farewell to departing colleagues—a testament to their camaraderie under Nancy's leadership. Even during meal times in the Servants Hall depicted in "Dinner", Great-grandmama Spurrier would often spot Nancy coordinating orders with bakers or suppliers—an embodiment of efficiency amidst chaos. However, it wasn't always serious business for Nancy.