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Swiveller & Marchioness
Dick Swiveller is disturbed at his writing desk by The Marchioness, the poor little servant girl kept locked below stairs by the Brass family
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1840 1841 Brass Curiosity Desk Dick Dickens Disturbed Ledger Locked Marchioness Poor Quill Servant Stairs Swiveller
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of unexpected interruption in the life of Dick Swiveller, the impoverished protagonist of Charles Dickens' novel "Barnaby Rudge," published in 1841. Seated at his writing desk, quill in hand, Swiveller is deep in thought, poring over the ledger of the Brass family's accounts. The air of concentration on his face is shattered by the arrival of the Marchioness, a young servant girl, who timidly peeks into the room from the shadows. The Marchioness, a pitiful figure in her drab dress and bare feet, is kept locked below stairs by the Brass family, subjected to a life of servitude and neglect. Her curious gaze is fixed on Swiveller, her expression a mixture of wonder and fear. Swiveller, startled by her presence, looks up from his work, his face a study in confusion and dismay. The scene is set in an old, dimly lit room, filled with dusty books and the faint smell of candle wax. The brass stairs leading up to the next floor cast an eerie glow over the scene, adding to the sense of isolation and despair. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of Victorian life, where poverty and social inequality were rampant, and the lives of the poor and powerless were often shrouded in darkness and secrecy. This photograph, taken in the 1840s, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of old traditions, hardships, and the struggle for survival. The image, with its intriguing narrative and historical significance, is a must-have for any Dickens enthusiast or student of Victorian history.
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