Servant Collection (page 2)

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Sing a Song of Sixpence -- the king cuts into his pie, and the blackbirds start to sing. 19th century

HOUS2A-00059
Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1933
Front cover illustration featuring an extremely glamorous lady wearing a bright orange coat with fur trims, a yellow hat with orange feather and holding a blue clutch bag

British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian lady
Humourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol

British and French Soldiers - Salonica
A scruffy young turkish paperboy selling the Paris Balkan Newspaper and the French Echo to British and French soldiers during World War One in Salonica as two veiled ladies and a Greek priest

Exhausted Footman
An exhausted footman, reflected in a dressing table mirror, rests his weary head in his hands and ruminates on the lot of an Edwardian servant

Ancient Greece / Toilet
A lady attends to her toilet in Ancient Greece

Model Maid-Of-All-Work
The model maid of all work is kept busy in the scullery cleaning boots, boiling kettles and pans, and responding to the bells that are constantly rung for her

German Kitchen
A maid in a simple kitchen with stove, sink, racks, chopping block, tub and saucepans

The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b / w photo)
7162963 The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants)

James Chuma and Abdullah Susi with David Livingstone artefacts, Newstead Abbey, England
622820 James Chuma and Abdullah Susi with David Livingstone artefacts, Newstead Abbey, England, June 1874 (albumen print) by Allen, R

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of

The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel)
FIT57602 The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); 58.4x178.8 cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas)
658381 Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89) (after); 85.7x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat)

Downstairs servants of a country house
Group photo, downstairs servants of a country house. circa 1900

Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday (oil on canvas)
HFA393557 Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday (oil on canvas) by Fraser, Alexander Snr (1786-1865); 40.5x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe)

W Heath Robinson - Peeling Potatoes by Gramophone

W Heath Robinson - Opening the Wine Bottle

Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sisters
Morning Amusements -- Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828), and her four sisters (Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia), all daughters of King George III

Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava (1826 - 1902), British public servant and prominent member of Victorian society. Date: late 1890s

Esther feasts with the king, by Tissot - Bible
3783490 Esther feasts with the king, by Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: Esther feasts with the king by J James Tissot)

Jacob Wainwright with Livingstones coffin, London, 1874 (albumen print)
622822 Jacob Wainwright with Livingstones coffin, London, 1874 (albumen print) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); 6.1x9.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Livingstone (1813-73)

The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross
BAT235262 The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, The Reception of the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon (c.1015-977) and The Battle of Milvian Bridge

Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta
A party of people picnicking at the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held on the River Thames near the town of Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. Date: July 1888

Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663. Creator: Mattia Preti
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663

The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester, c1787. Creator: Unknown
The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester, c1787. Mr. Peck, his Man, Pony, and Dog. Mr. Peck, and his servant (clinging onto Pecks coat), returning to Grantchester from a shopping trip

Queen Victoria at Osborne House, 1865 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]. (Colorised black and white print)

The Wash-House, 1905, (1906). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Wash-House, 1905. After an original work by William Orpen (1878-1931). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Servants at Reipole House, Loch Sunart, Argyll, Scotland
Group of six servants at Reipole House, Loch Sunart, Argyll, Scotland. circa 1895

Three women with a dog at an open window
Three women with a Jack Russell terrier at an open window. Date: circa 1900s

French Ball, Royal Almanac, with a score sheet of the Menuet de Strasbourg
XIR252771 French Ball, Royal Almanac, with a score sheet of the Menuet de Strasbourg by Marc Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704) 1682 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Landry, Pierre (c)

Mr H kingshott, Lodge, Petworth House
In uniform. Photograph taken c1876-1908 Walter Kevis Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis 1/K140

Fawkes Detected
Guy Fawkes, detected by Suffolk, pretends to be a servant

Cortes destroying his fleet. Colored engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

The Tichborne Dole, 1671
BAL8121 The Tichborne Dole, 1671 by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); Tichborne House, Hampshire, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego (engraving)
XJF486479 Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebe, goddess of healing)

Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
XYC281570 Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Shiels, William (1785-1857); 96.5x128.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Russian Bath, 1825 (oil on canvas)
XIR122126 Russian Bath, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Letunov, I. (1814-1841); 18.5x27.5 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Victorian Family In India
Members of a British family pose for a portrait, India, circa 1865. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Taking a tumble has its compensations
" The New Compensation Act" - " Hooray! I believe I ve broken my arm!" - a hotel chambermaid is not unduly concerned at her fall

Syntax Star-Gazing
Dr Syntax shows a lady the stars through a telescope, while the butler trips over a dog on the stairs and drops his tray of crockery

Social / Placing Flowers
A dress typical of the close of the 1920s with its low back, flared skirt & uneven hemline dipping to form train- a transitional phase prior to the long skirts of the 30s

American Dining Car
Passengers dining in a Pullman parlour railway car

A Man and his Man
A man... and his man

Barhams Servant
Mr C N BARHAM hypnotises his servant who manifests clairvoyance when in the hypnotic state

Curry&rice / Officer Rides
A young officer prepares to go riding. A servant puts the final touches to his uniform while another holds his pony which is far too small for him

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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Power and Presence of Servants" From ancient times to modern eras, servants have played an intriguing role in history. Just like the enigmatic Venus of Urbino, depicted by Titian in 1538, they often remain hidden behind grandeur and opulence. In literature, we find iconic duos like Jeeves and Wooster, where a servant's wit and wisdom guide their master through hilarious misadventures. Similarly, Botticelli's masterpiece "Primavera" showcases nymphs dancing under the watchful eye of Flora - a symbol of beauty nurtured by unseen hands. Even royalty was not immune to the allure of devoted attendants. Queen Victoria found solace in her relationship with Abdul Karim - a tale that transcended societal norms during c. 1890-1900. Their bond mirrored that between Empress Theodora and Emperor Justinian I as portrayed in the Basilica of Saint Vitale. Servitude took many forms throughout history; from maids serving diligently in households during 1935 to café waiters like Garçon De Café in 1850s Paris who catered to patrons' every need with grace. Religious texts also acknowledge the significance of servanthood. A manuscript leaf from a Bible dating back to ca. 1280-1300 depicts Nehemias opening his book - reminding us that even leaders require assistance on their spiritual journeys. However, it is essential not to overlook darker chapters where servitude turned into exploitation. Saartje Baartman's tragic story as "The Hottentot Venus" serves as a poignant reminder that some were objectified for their physical attributes rather than valued for their humanity. Yet amidst these tales lies resilience and loyalty exemplified by figures such as Munshi Abdul Karim or Queen Victoria's trusted confidant Munshi himself – proving that genuine connections can transcend societal barriers.