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MAID BRINGS IN DINNER
Family sits round the table while the maid brings round the lunch Date: 1917
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet domesticity in the year 1917. The scene unfolds in a spacious dining room, where a maid in traditional livery gracefully carries a laden tray towards a table filled with eagerly waiting family members. The air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of a freshly prepared lunch, as the family gathers around the table, dressed in their Sunday best. The father, seated at the head of the table, looks up from his place with a warm smile as the maid sets down the tray. His wife, sitting to his right, reaches out to take a dish from the tray, while their children, seated on either side, lean in with anticipation. A young boy in short trousers and a collared shirt gazes intently at the food, while his sister, in a frilly dress and ribbons, looks up at her mother with a hopeful expression. The table is set with fine china, crystal glasses, and silverware, indicating that this is a special occasion. The sunlight filters in through the tall windows, casting a warm glow over the scene, and adding to the sense of tranquility and contentment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of a well-to-do family in the early 20th century. It is a poignant reminder of the role that domestic help played in the daily lives of many families during this era, and the importance of the simple pleasure of sharing a meal together.
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