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Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative.
Photo shows Otto Hermann Kahn (1867-1934), a banker, philanthropist, and arts patron. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)

Information on household utensils, laundry

The columnist describes the problem of poor skill and work ethic of servant girls and how to address the problem.

photo of domestic servant who was arrested for stealing jewelry and clothing

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

Letter to the editor from famous Victorian critic John Ruskin, arguing that in order to create better servants, employers should act worthy of being well-served--that is, they should treat their servants as they themselves would like to be treated,…

The Red and the Black chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work, deception, and hypocrisy. He ultimately allows his passions to betray him.

A parlourmaid servant serving afternoon tea dressed in a typical uniform

An editorial discussing the working conditions of female servants and the need for reform to ensure that they have fair work conditions and aren't forced to work excessive hours.

Unidentified woman standing, wearing apron and cap of a parlourmaid, on table to her left is tea cup and pot.