Photographic Print : Housemaid & Hot Water
Photo Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Housemaid & Hot Water
A housemaid hurries with cans of hot water for a guests morning toilet
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 583519
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10033475
1899 Cans House Maid Housemaids Hurries Morning Servants Toilet
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the exquisite "Housemaid & Hot Water" photograph from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a beautiful print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image captures a moment in time as a diligent housemaid hurries to deliver steaming hot water to her guests for their morning toilette. The black-and-white composition perfectly encapsulates the elegance and attention to detail of a bygone era. Bring this charming scene into your home and add a touch of history and character to any room. Order your print from Media Storehouse today and relive the grace and elegance of a simpler time.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the daily routine of a housemaid in the late 19th century, hurrying to deliver steaming hot water for a guest's morning toilet. The year is 1899, and the scene unfolds in a grand Victorian household. The housemaid, dressed in her traditional uniform, carries two heavy cans of water with a determined expression on her face. Her apron is stained with the residue of her labors, and beads of sweat form on her brow as she rushes to complete her task. The guest's toilet, a small, ornate room adorned with intricate wallpaper and delicate porcelain fixtures, is a stark contrast to the utilitarian world of the housemaid. The steam rising from the water cans creates a misty veil, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of domestic service, a time when servants were an integral part of upper-class households. The housemaid's role was essential to the smooth running of the household, and her duties included a wide range of tasks, from cleaning and laundry to serving meals and drawing bathwater. Despite the challenges and hardships of the job, the housemaid carried out her duties with pride and dedication. Her role was an important one, and she took great care to ensure that her employer's every need was met with efficiency and grace. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that housemaids played in the lives of the wealthy and privileged, and the unseen labor that kept their world running smoothly.
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