Mouse Mat : Census in West End Home
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Census in West End Home
The census in the West End: taking the tale of his household. The head of the house interviews the staff including the cook, maids, butler and footmen
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Media ID 594741
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Butler Census Cook Footmen House Hold Including Interviews Livery Maids Pince Servants Staff Study Taking Tale 1901
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 15.7cm (9.3" x 6.2")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in 1901, captures the scene of a census interview in progress at a grand West End household. The head of the house, dressed in formal attire and donning a pince-nez, sits at his desk in a dimly lit study, intently focused on the forms before him. Surrounding him are his staff members, all gathered to provide their details for the official record. The cook, a stout woman with a white apron and a stern expression, stands to the left of the head of the house. She holds a large wooden spoon in one hand and a notepad in the other, ready to answer his questions. To the right, a maid in livery, her cap neatly in place, waits her turn. In the background, a butler in full uniform, a footman, and a flunky, all clad in their respective liveries, stand respectfully, their eyes fixed on the floor. This image offers a glimpse into the lives of the servants who worked in the households of the wealthy elite during the early 20th century. The census, a crucial tool for recording demographic information, provides an important historical record of the social structure and living conditions of the time. The formal setting of the study, with its heavy wooden furniture and ornate decor, serves as a stark contrast to the simple attire and demeanor of the servants, highlighting the class divide that existed in society during this period. The photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the role that census data plays in shaping our understanding of history and the lives of those who lived before us. It invites us to reflect on the stories of the individuals captured in this moment, and the tales they would have brought with them to the household in the West End.
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