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Buttons Pet
Buttons Pet. Edwardian humour. The bell-boy and the housemaid. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14159784
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
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This charming photograph, titled "Buttons Pet: The Bell-Boy and the Housemaid," transports us back in time to the Edwardian era, circa 1905. The image, captured by an unidentified photographer, showcases a light-hearted moment between two domestic servants, adding a touch of humour to the often rigid and formal social structure of the time. The bell-boy, dressed in his traditional uniform complete with a bell, hat, and bow tie, stands confidently with one hand on his hip and a mischievous grin on his face. He gazes playfully at the housemaid, who is attempting to dust a table behind him. The housemaid, dressed in her traditional uniform of a cap, apron, and long skirt, looks surprised and slightly annoyed, her feather duster raised in defense. The title "Buttons Pet" suggests that the bell-boy may have been a favorite or a pet of the household, perhaps because of his youthful charm or playful demeanor. The interaction between the two servants could be a simple moment of teasing or a more complex power dynamic, reflecting the complexities of the social hierarchy in Edwardian households. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of domestic servants during the Edwardian era, a time of great change and transformation in British society. The image invites us to ponder the relationships between the various classes and the ways in which humor and playfulness could be found even in the most mundane of tasks.
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