Maid Servant Collection (page 2)

Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho)
8677441 Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho)
8656689 Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings from the whole Dam family)

Perkins, fill these up again! (colour litho)
8656818 Perkins, fill these up again! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perkins, fill these up again)

Mary, I want you to clean the old master (colour litho)
8656815 Mary, I want you to clean the old master (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Mary)

Don Quichotte sur Rossinante, accompagne de Sancho Panca sur son ane Grison, vers 1640 (illustration)
8899814 Don Quichotte sur Rossinante, accompagne de Sancho Panca sur son ane Grison, vers 1640 (illustration) by Lagniet, Jacques (1620-1672); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval Rossinante)

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure)
8899810 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane)

Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration)
8822168 Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

B for Good, 1908 (photo)
8713187 B for Good, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

The words Artist, Bonne, Corvee and Dinette, 1908 (photo)
8713185 The words Artist, Bonne, Corvee and Dinette, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven)

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass)
8714229 The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass)
8714216 The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293399 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the butcher. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

French laquais, 1572 (woodcut)
7293213 French laquais, 1572 (woodcut); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. France. the french laquais)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293398 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the bakery shop. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry
7209766 Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry. Esther and Assuerus : the Banquet of Assuerus and the repudiate of Vasthi (Esther en Assuerus)

A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834956 A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of devoted servants whose masters just died)

Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669327 Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Handmaid of Padua (Italy), relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison, in 1839
MMM5484725 The Handmaid of Padua (Italy), relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison, in 1839. Engraving by Joseph John Jenkins; H. Rolls, ca

Under Suspicion (oil on canvas)
6452839 Under Suspicion (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953)).

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon with his tame chimpanze that serves him
PCT4283198 Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon with his tame chimpanze that serves him, late 19th and beg of 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: Georges-Louis (Georges Louis) Leclerc

The Lady of Bedr-el-budur cometh to the bath, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp'
3086241 The Lady of Bedr-el-budur cometh to the bath, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629730 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

Civil service (colour litho)
8635603 Civil service (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil service. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho)
8635564 Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht)

Ancient Greek living-room (engraving)
8635009 Ancient Greek living-room (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek living-room. Illustration from Hellas)

Advertising card for Cadbury's Cocoa (chromolitho)
8677644 Advertising card for Cadbury's Cocoa (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

David watching the bath of Bathsheba (woodcut)
8663775 David watching the bath of Bathsheba (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David watching the bath of Bathsheba, 1519)

Chinese servant serving tea to a wounded Japanese officer, Russo-Japanese War (b/w photo)
8655587 Chinese servant serving tea to a wounded Japanese officer, Russo-Japanese War (b/w photo) by Ricalton, James (1844-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

What the butler heard (colour litho)
8656611 What the butler heard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What the butler heard)

Knight during the IInd Crusade, c.1860 (engraving)
7293484 Knight during the IInd Crusade, c.1860 (engraving); (add.info.: History. France. Knight banneret, knight holding the banner, leaving for the IInd Crusade, XIIth cent)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving)
6437876 The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion. The feast of monks violating monastic rules)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving)
6437874 The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion)

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, a cote de Sancho sur son ane, 19e siecle (illustration)
8899813 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, a cote de Sancho sur son ane, 19e siecle (illustration) by Pille, Henri (1844-1897); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, coiffe d'un plat a barbe)

Elegant guests at a Country House Fancy Dress Party, 19th century (watercolour)
8835619 Elegant guests at a Country House Fancy Dress Party, 19th century (watercolour) by Cox, David, the younger (1809-85); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

The servant girls, painting, 706
AIS5386889 The servant girls, painting, 706; (add.info.: The servant girls. Detail of a wall painting, dated 706, located in the tomb of Li Xian Hui (684-701), Princess Yongtai, in Xian (China)

Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated at Babylon, showing a large dog and its attendant
UIG5426356 Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated at Babylon, showing a large dog and its attendant. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Klementy Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669329 Klementy Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship 'Nottingham'
MMM5463033 Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship 'Nottingham', painting commemorating his victory off the coast of Ostend (Belgium), in June 1745

German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets
NWI4956658 German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets.; (add.info.: German Ecuyer et ses compagnons)

German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s
NWI4956648 German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s. Antique hand-colored print

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293402 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cooks in the kitchen. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration)
7167171 Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the albums of Becassine)

She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept"
3086236 She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept", illustration from 'The Story of The Magic Horse', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637150 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priestess, attendant, and Here, old style)

The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877809 The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 71.2x94 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

This way hif you please (colour litho)
8635667 This way hif you please (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: This way hif you please. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635954 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

In Service (colour litho)
8650493 In Service (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Service. Children of the Village)

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"Maid Servant: A Tale of Resilience and Grace" In the heartwarming story of "Maid Servant, " we are introduced to Sara Crewe, a young girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself working as a maid servant. Alongside her loyal friend Becky, they navigate the challenges that come with their new roles. Inspired by Moliere's play "Malade Imagin, " where characters disguise themselves as servants, Sara embraces her duties with determination and kindness. From vacuuming delicate ornaments to meticulously cleaning precious artworks like "The Coach of Mangkoe Nagoro IV" or "The Crane on the Antwerp quay by the frozen Scheldt, " she treats each task with utmost care. Amidst their daily chores, Sara and Becky find solace in baking muffins and crumpets for those around them. These sweet treats become symbols of comfort amidst their demanding lives, reminding us that even in difficult times, small gestures can bring joy. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative, we witness how art transcends time through paintings such as "Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis of Thuringia in the Wartburg" or "Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath. " Through these masterpieces hanging on walls or displayed on scrolls, our maid servant discovers inspiration beyond her everyday reality. Just like Don Quixote fighting windmills for an advertisement promoting fortifying Globeol or witnessing poignant scenes depicted in "The Marriage of Convenience, " Sara learns that strength lies within oneself. She realizes that despite societal expectations and limitations imposed upon her due to her role as a maid servant, she possesses an indomitable spirit capable of overcoming any obstacle. Through it all - from scrubbing floors to tending gardens - our protagonist remains resilient. She embodies perseverance while challenging stereotypes associated with being a maid servant.