Canvas Print : Housemaid Instructions
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Housemaid Instructions
The housemaid reads her instructions for the day
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Media ID 583525
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10033487
1893 House Maid Housemaids Instructions Reads Servants
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the enchanting "Housemaid Instructions" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back in time, where a dedicated housemaid carefully reads her instructions for the day, her expression reflecting a quiet determination and focus. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring the rich details and vibrant colors of this timeless photograph to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Each print is coated with a protective, archival-grade finish, ensuring your cherished memory lasts a lifetime. Elevate your interior design with this charming and evocative piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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
A Housemaid Poring Over Her Daily Instructions, 1893 This evocative photograph captures the quiet intensity of a housemaid as she carefully reads through her instructions for the day. The image, taken in 1893 by an unknown photographer and published by Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a domestic servant during the Victorian era. The housemaid, dressed in her uniform of starched cap, long-sleeved blouse, and full skirt, sits at a small table in the dimly lit kitchen. Her expression is focused and determined as she scans the pages of her worn notebook, which is filled with detailed instructions for her duties. These tasks may have included making beds, cleaning silverware, polishing floors, and preparing meals for her employers and their guests. Despite the seemingly mundane nature of her work, the housemaid's role was essential to the smooth running of a Victorian household. Servants played a crucial part in maintaining the social order of the time, and their duties were often meticulously planned and closely monitored. The instructions she holds in her hands would have provided her with a roadmap for the day, ensuring that every task was completed to the highest standard. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the hierarchical nature of Victorian society, with the housemaid occupying a lower rung on the social ladder than her employers. The use of the term 'servant' to describe her reflects the power dynamics of the time, with those in positions of wealth and status relying on the labor of those in less privileged circumstances. Overall, this image offers a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, highlighting the importance of domestic servants in Victorian society and the meticulous nature of their work.
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