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newspaper advertisement for servants

Black and white photo of two female servants doing the laundry.

Painting of a governess with two of her young charges, i.e. the two girls she cares for

19th-century British advertisement for a cook and a nursemaid to serve a "Small Private Family".

Humorous essay describing the stereotypical background, personality and attitudes of the average Thomas,the footman.

An employer speaks to her female servant about her clumsiness and her wages. The servant responds wittily and in kind.