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

Painting of an African-American steward preparing to serve dinner. Stewards were generally the highest ranking servants in the household, responsible for keeping track of the household finances and for the hiring and firing of household staff.

A novel about a footman

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

newspaper advertisement for servants