Butler Collection (page 3)

The limerick craze (colour litho)
8635545 The limerick craze (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The limerick craze. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643329 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho)
8656567 I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "With every good wish for the festive season)

S for Swiss (chromolitho)
8677329s for Swiss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for Swiss. Woman in traditional Swiss costume carrying a tray of drinks)

Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho)
8677441 Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho)
8656689 Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings from the whole Dam family)

Perkins, fill these up again! (colour litho)
8656818 Perkins, fill these up again! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perkins, fill these up again)

Mary, I want you to clean the old master (colour litho)
8656815 Mary, I want you to clean the old master (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Mary)

Don Quichotte sur Rossinante, accompagne de Sancho Panca sur son ane Grison, vers 1640 (illustration)
8899814 Don Quichotte sur Rossinante, accompagne de Sancho Panca sur son ane Grison, vers 1640 (illustration) by Lagniet, Jacques (1620-1672); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval Rossinante)

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure)
8899810 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane)

Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration)
8822168 Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

B for Good, 1908 (photo)
8713187 B for Good, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

The words Artist, Bonne, Corvee and Dinette, 1908 (photo)
8713185 The words Artist, Bonne, Corvee and Dinette, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven)

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass)
8714229 The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass)
8714216 The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293399 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the butcher. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

French laquais, 1572 (woodcut)
7293213 French laquais, 1572 (woodcut); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. France. the french laquais)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293398 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the bakery shop. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry
7209766 Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry. Esther and Assuerus : the Banquet of Assuerus and the repudiate of Vasthi (Esther en Assuerus)

A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834956 A couple of devoted servants adopt an orphan, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of devoted servants whose masters just died)

Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669327 Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Handmaid of Padua (Italy), relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison, in 1839
MMM5484725 The Handmaid of Padua (Italy), relating to the story of the same title edited by William Henry Harrison, in 1839. Engraving by Joseph John Jenkins; H. Rolls, ca

Under Suspicion (oil on canvas)
6452839 Under Suspicion (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953)).

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon with his tame chimpanze that serves him
PCT4283198 Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon with his tame chimpanze that serves him, late 19th and beg of 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: Georges-Louis (Georges Louis) Leclerc

The Lady of Bedr-el-budur cometh to the bath, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp'
3086241 The Lady of Bedr-el-budur cometh to the bath, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

James Young Simpson (1811-1870)
865072 James Young Simpson (1811-1870); (add.info.: James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler)

Nursemaid, Footman, Coachman, Butler and Parlour maids, 1901 (engraving)
537318 Nursemaid, Footman, Coachman, Butler and Parlour maids, 1901 (engraving); (add.info.: Nursemaid, Footman, Coachman, Butler and Parlour maids)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629730 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

Civil service (colour litho)
8635603 Civil service (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil service. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho)
8635564 Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posh boy refusing to carry a yacht)

Ancient Greek living-room (engraving)
8635009 Ancient Greek living-room (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek living-room. Illustration from Hellas)

Advertising card for Cadbury's Cocoa (chromolitho)
8677644 Advertising card for Cadbury's Cocoa (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

David watching the bath of Bathsheba (woodcut)
8663775 David watching the bath of Bathsheba (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David watching the bath of Bathsheba, 1519)

Chinese servant serving tea to a wounded Japanese officer, Russo-Japanese War (b/w photo)
8655587 Chinese servant serving tea to a wounded Japanese officer, Russo-Japanese War (b/w photo) by Ricalton, James (1844-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

What the butler heard (colour litho)
8656611 What the butler heard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What the butler heard)

Knight during the IInd Crusade, c.1860 (engraving)
7293484 Knight during the IInd Crusade, c.1860 (engraving); (add.info.: History. France. Knight banneret, knight holding the banner, leaving for the IInd Crusade, XIIth cent)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving)
6437876 The feast of monks violating monastic rules, 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion. The feast of monks violating monastic rules)

The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving)
6437874 The feast of monks violating monastic rules. They drink wine, court the maids. 18th century (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Catholic religion)

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, a cote de Sancho sur son ane, 19e siecle (illustration)
8899813 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, a cote de Sancho sur son ane, 19e siecle (illustration) by Pille, Henri (1844-1897); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, coiffe d'un plat a barbe)

Elegant guests at a Country House Fancy Dress Party, 19th century (watercolour)
8835619 Elegant guests at a Country House Fancy Dress Party, 19th century (watercolour) by Cox, David, the younger (1809-85); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

What the butler saw. A waiter spying through a keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000854 What the butler saw. A waiter spying through a keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The servant girls, painting, 706
AIS5386889 The servant girls, painting, 706; (add.info.: The servant girls. Detail of a wall painting, dated 706, located in the tomb of Li Xian Hui (684-701), Princess Yongtai, in Xian (China)

Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated at Babylon, showing a large dog and its attendant
UIG5426356 Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated at Babylon, showing a large dog and its attendant. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Klementy Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo)
5669329 Klementy Nagorny accompanies Alexei the Tsarevich as he plays with friends (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship 'Nottingham'
MMM5463033 Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship 'Nottingham', painting commemorating his victory off the coast of Ostend (Belgium), in June 1745

A cartoon depicting a cook and a butler, 19th century
5310780 A cartoon depicting a cook and a butler, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets
NWI4956658 German Ecuyer et ses compagnons, armes de muskets - German country squire and his companions armed with muskets.; (add.info.: German Ecuyer et ses compagnons)

German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s
NWI4956648 German squire with his armed servants, ca. 1500 - German country squire with his armed attendants, 1500s. Antique hand-colored print

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"Butler: The King of Kings, Scotland Forever. " In the grand tapestry of history, there are figures that stand out as true legends. Among them is the butler - a symbol of loyalty, sophistication, and unwavering dedication. Just like the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo on that fateful day in 1815, they embody bravery and honor. From literature to real-life heroics, butlers have left an indelible mark. Think Jeeves & Wooster; their dynamic duo brought laughter and wit into our lives through P. G. Wodehouse's books. And who can forget "Scotland for Ever. " - the iconic painting immortalizing the valiant charge by the Scots Greys? It captures their unwavering spirit in defending their homeland, and are more than just servants; they become confidants and trusted advisors to those they serve. They possess an uncanny ability to anticipate needs before they arise, much like William Heath Robinson's whimsical Pea Apparatus invention - a testament to their resourcefulness. Their influence extends beyond mere service; it reaches even into realms such as poetry with W. B Yeats' Nobel-winning works or inspiring military marches like "Steady the Drums and Fifes. " These compositions echo with respect for those who dedicate themselves selflessly. Yet amidst all these grandeur tales lies a simple truth – they are everyday heroes who quietly ensure order within chaos. They navigate social intricacies effortlessly while maintaining impeccable standards. As we reflect on history's remnants of an army or revel in literary escapades alongside Jeeves and Wooster, let us raise a toast to these unsung champions – our beloved butlers. Their legacy continues to inspire generations with their timeless elegance and unyielding commitment. So here's to you, dear butler – forever etched in our hearts as paragons of grace and guardians of tradition.