Framed Print : Maid Stitching Stocking
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Maid Stitching Stocking
The maid does some last-minute repairs to her mistresss stocking before she leaves for a ball Date: 1908
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Media ID 14273055
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%mep Ball Maid Maids Minute Mistress Mistresss Repairs Servants Stitching Stocking
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Introducing the exquisite 'Maid Stitching Stocking' print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. Captured in 1908 from Mary Evans Prints Online, this timeless image beautifully portrays a maid diligently mending her mistress's stocking, adding a touch of authenticity and charm to any room. The intricate details and rich colors of this vintage photograph are preserved in our high-quality framed prints, making it a perfect addition to your home or office decor. Relive the elegance of a bygone era with this captivating piece of history.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a maid in the act of meticulously mending a torn stocking for her mistress, just before she sets off to attend a grand ball in 1908. The maid's expression is focused and determined, her nimble fingers deftly weaving the thread through the fabric as she works to complete the repair in the limited time available. The worn and faded decorative pattern on the maid's apron and the ornate design of the stocking itself speak to the elegance and opulence of the era, while the simple yet functional tools laid out on the table beside her - a thimble, a needle, and a spool of thread - underscore the importance of such domestic tasks in maintaining the appearance and comfort of the upper classes. The mistress, unseen in this photograph, would have relied on her maid's expertise and dedication to ensure that her wardrobe was in pristine condition for the evening's festivities. This poignant moment in the history of servants and their employers offers a glimpse into the intricate web of relationships that existed between them, and the essential role that domestic staff played in the daily lives of the wealthy and privileged.
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