Premium Framed Print : Servants Chatting
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Servants Chatting
A kitchen maid and a scullery maid share a well-earned rest and chat at the window of the basement kitchen in an Edwardian country house
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Media ID 4364011
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Basement Chat Chatting Earned Enactment Gossip Gossiping Kitchen Maid Relaxing Rest Scullery Servants Share
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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
This image, titled 'Servants Chatting,' transports us back in time to the early 1900s in an Edwardian country house. The photograph, available as a print from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a moment of respite and camaraderie between two hardworking servants. Nestled in the dimly lit basement kitchen, a kitchen maid and a scullery maid take a well-deserved break from their duties. They sit comfortably at the window, their postures relaxed and at ease. The kitchen maid, dressed in a crisp white apron and cap, leans forward, her elbows resting on her knees. Her companion, a scullery maid, is dressed in a simple brown uniform, her arms crossed over her apron as she listens intently to her friend's words. The window, framed by the soft morning light, offers a glimpse of the lush, green gardens outside. The two women seem lost in their conversation, their faces expressing a sense of joy and connection. This moment of gossiping and sharing stories is a testament to the human need for companionship and connection, even in the most humble of settings. The historical significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the daily lives of servants in an Edwardian country house. It offers a glimpse into the world of the domestic staff, often overlooked in historical narratives, and highlights the importance of their role in maintaining the grandeur of the upper classes. This print, with its rich historical context and evocative imagery, is a must-have for anyone interested in social history, Edwardian era, or the lives of servants in the 1900s. It is a reminder of the human stories that lie behind the grandeur and opulence of the past.
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