Maids Collection (page 6)

The Three Caskets, from The Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene II (oil on canvas)
CH401603 The Three Caskets, from The Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene II (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904)

Family scene (woodblock print)
423617 Family scene (woodblock print) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Milk below, maids (coloured engraving)
558266 Milk below, maids (coloured engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milk below, maids. Cries of London)

Interior of an Inn with Card Players (oil on panel)
LST257055 Interior of an Inn with Card Players (oil on panel) by Herp, Willem van the Elder (1614-77); 61x91.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

King Charles II (1630-85) and Nell Gwynne (1650-87) (oil on canvas)
HSP185015 King Charles II (1630-85) and Nell Gwynne (1650-87) (oil on canvas) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Laundry at Aynhoe, 23rd February 1847 (w / c on paper)
HIG176497 The Laundry at Aynhoe, 23rd February 1847 (w/c on paper) by Cartwright, Lili (1805-1902); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

La Fontaine, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934122 La Fontaine, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1739 (etching & engraving on wove paper) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

Krishnas feet washed by maids, Punjab Hills, Basohli, c
2570798 Krishnas feet washed by maids, Punjab Hills, Basohli, c.1780 (opaque pigment on paper) by Nainsukh (c.1710-78) (follower of); 25x18.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Before a Reception by the Lady Mayoress at the Mansion House, her Ladyship and her Maids of Honour (engraving)
1037449 Before a Reception by the Lady Mayoress at the Mansion House, her Ladyship and her Maids of Honour (engraving) by Craig

William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects (litho)
3652299 William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects)

Maid misunderstanding her mistress (colour litho)
3096336 Maid misunderstanding her mistress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid misunderstanding her mistress)

Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho)
3094450 Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a plumber. Postcard, early 20th century)

French maid dusting a bust (b / w photo)
3095986 French maid dusting a bust (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French maid dusting a bust. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Good-Night, Baby (engraving)
1063309 Good-Night, Baby (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good-Night, Baby. Illustration for The Graphic)

Emma ironing in the Hassler apartment at 150 Vermilyea Avenue, New York City, July 3
1078935 Emma ironing in the Hassler apartment at 150 Vermilyea Avenue, New York City, July 3, 1913 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Young woman in a maids costume demonstrating the use of an electric iron, c
1078887 Young woman in a maids costume demonstrating the use of an electric iron, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Members of the Knowsley Junior Training Choir, with headmaster Frank Ravey, who has written an Opera called " Johnny St John", which is to be staged at The Huyton Suite

The Archetypal Housemaid. Date: 1901

Portrait of the Courtesan Nioteru of the Ogiya, with Her Two Attendants Namiji and Ao-mi, ca. 1785

The maids at St Peter?s Hospital
A large group of maids in mob caps and two orderlies with matron at centre. Reverse reads The maids at St Peters Hospital Date: 1922-26

Advert for Ewarts Geyser hot water 1928
Hot water instantly night or day, maid bringing clean towels to her mistress, who is sitting at the edge of the bath. Date: 1928

Playing bucklers, maids dancing for garlands. Popular English game using small metal shield and weapon, similar to fencing. Date: 16th century

LONDON MILK MAID / 1798
A London milkmaid cries Milk below maids! Date: 1798

TWO OLD MAIDS 1842
Two old maids gossip over a pot of tea, while the poodle and the parrot try to attract their attention Date: 1842

MAID WASHES LADYS FEET
A maid dries her mistresss feet after washing them

LACING UP
A young lady is laced into her ball gown by her maid while mama watches approvingly Date: circa 1860

MAID & MISTRESS MAID & MISTRESS
A maid and her mistress consider an undergarment Date: 1927

Sir Cecil Wray in the Pillory, May 7, 1784. May 7, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sir Cecil Wray in the Pillory, May 7, 1784

The Westminster Deserter Drum d Out of The Regiment, May 18, 1784. May 18, 1784
The Westminster Deserter Drum d Out of The Regiment, May 18, 1784

Maids and Mistresses, December 1, 1791. December 1, 1791. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Maids and Mistresses, December 1, 1791

The Mousme (The Maids of Japan), Royal Theatre, Portsmouth, previously at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. 1910s

The Morning Gossip, from The Greatest Plague of Life, pub. 1847. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Morning Gossip, from The Greatest Plague of Life, pub. 1847 (engraving)

Combat No. 2. Creator: Percy Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957)
Combat No.2 (w/c on paper)

Young Woman Listening to Music, c. 1745-50 (gouache on paper)
XIR229992 Young Woman Listening to Music, c.1745-50 (gouache on paper) by Manak, (fl.1745-50) (attr. to); 22.5x17.5 cm; Musee Guimet, Paris

The Morning Gossip, from The Greatest Plague of Life, pub. 1847 (engraving)

Maid Servants, 1901
Mitchell and Kenyon 235 Servants Maids

German Bar Maids
Two buxom German women in traditional costume, bearing tankards of fine German beer! Date: 1930s

A British maid
A maid, dressed in a crisp white apron, stands in front of the property where she works. c. 1910

Woman sitting on milking stool and milking cow by hand in 1900

Meeting Odysseus Nausicaa Illustration Book VI
The Meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa, Meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa, Illustration from Book VI of the Odysee of Homer. Odysseus, naked and exhausted after his shipwreck on the island of Phaeacia

Two fragments maids Helen Troy
Two fragments with maids of Helen of Troy

Bedouin wedding Brides maids 1898 nomadic Arab
Bedouin, a wedding Brides maids 1898, The Bedouin are nomadic Arab peoples who inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant, Middle East

Las Meninas By Diego Velazquez. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Published By Odhams Press, London, 1934

Little girl on a cutout greetings card
Little girl (one of four) in pink and white costume on a cutout greetings card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Girls school at Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
A group of girls with their maid washing and grinding harvest at the girls school at Fianarantsoa (meaning good education ), Madagascar. Date: circa 1907

Zelica, a character in Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore
Zelica - But there was one, among the chosen Maids, Who d blush d behind the gallerys silken shades - a character in The Veiled Prophet, Lalla Rookh, a long narrative poem by Thomas Moore

Old Maid card game - Old Maid and her parrot. circa 1950s

Old Maid / Coquette Dream
The Old Coquettes Dream: an old maid remembers how nice it was to be the centre of attention... Date: circa 1835

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In the grandeur of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, maids played an essential role behind the scenes, ensuring every detail was flawlessly executed. From dressing Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart for her attendance at The Mikado at the Savoy to assisting Lady Rosemary Spencer-Churchill with her elegant attire, these dedicated individuals were indispensable. Drawing inspiration from ancient tales like Odysseus and Penelope, maids embodied loyalty and devotion. Just as an aristocratic French lady trusted her maid to assist in bathing and dressing rituals, so did Queen Elizabeth rely on them to prepare her for public appearances, such as when she wore the imperial crown with grace. Beyond their duties within royal households, maids extended their support to various realms. A golfer's caddy mirrored a maid's attentiveness by providing assistance throughout a game. Even an amorous footman found solace in his love interest among fellow staff members. The echoes of mythology continued as maids emulated Penelope's strength and determination when faced with challenges. They brought forth bows symbolizing resilience just as Penelope did during Odysseus' absence. In bustling dinner gatherings held in servants' halls, they orchestrated seamless service while maintaining utmost professionalism. They have always been more than mere attendants; they are pillars of support who ensure that those they serve shine brightly. Whether it be through historical events or mythical tales, their dedication remains unwavering across time and cultures - forever embodying grace and diligence in every task they undertake.