Maid Collection (page 19)

Cottage with Porch, Little Rissington, Glos (b / w photo)
7162931 Cottage with Porch, Little Rissington, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage with Porch, Little Rissington, Glos)

A Cottage at Finstock, Oxon (b / w photo)
7162914 A Cottage at Finstock, Oxon (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Finstock, Oxon)

Hampton Court Palace: The Fish Court (engraving)
7179037 Hampton Court Palace: The Fish Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fish Court)

True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman (colour litho)
7181972 True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True as Steel, V, The Attentive Footman)

Rebecca giving water to Abrahams servant Eliezer and his camels (engraving)
7172288 Rebecca giving water to Abrahams servant Eliezer and his camels (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uncle questioning his niece about where she is going out to (litho)
7172189 Uncle questioning his niece about where she is going out to (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle questioning his niece about where she is going out to)

Title page from Areopagitica, by John Milton, 1644 (engraving)
7172089 Title page from Areopagitica, by John Milton, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page from Areopagitica, by John Milton)

"What have they done to you, Cherry, "said her old Master (engraving)
7165795 " What have they done to you, Cherry, " said her old Master (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What have they done to you, Cherry)

A Persian cupbearer (engraving)
7192865 A Persian cupbearer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Persian cupbearer)

Couple at home in their chateau, 15th Century (engraving)
7185709 Couple at home in their chateau, 15th Century (engraving) by European School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple at home in their chateau, 15th Century)

Page of register book, 1775-1776 (engraving)
7184999 Page of register book, 1775-1776 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of register book, 1775-1776)

Pub interior with crowds, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR394364 Pub interior with crowds, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Stoltenberg-Lerche, Vincent (1837-92); 63x94 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Plate from the Chaucer of 1598 (litho)
7169922 Plate from the Chaucer of 1598 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate from the Chaucer of 1598)

Darby and Joan, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154103 Darby and Joan, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darby and Joan, cigar label)

Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho)
7157415 Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners)

"Say Please!"(chromolitho)
7172073 " Say Please!" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Say Please!" Illustration for Home Words (1893)

The Swan Inn, Lechlade, Glos (b / w photo)
7162990 The Swan Inn, Lechlade, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swan Inn, Lechlade, Glos)

Cottages at Chipping Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162988 Cottages at Chipping Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottages at Chipping Campden, Glos)

The Main Street, Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162969 The Main Street, Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Street, Campden, Glos)

Cottages at Painswick, Glos (b / w photo)
7162960 Cottages at Painswick, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottages at Painswick, Glos)

A Cottage at Woodchester, near Stroud, Glos (b / w photo)
7162957 A Cottage at Woodchester, near Stroud, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Woodchester, near Stroud, Glos)

The Entrance, Medford House, Mickleton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162953 The Entrance, Medford House, Mickleton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance, Medford House, Mickleton, Glos)

The Manor House, Withington, Glos (b / w photo)
7162943 The Manor House, Withington, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House, Withington, Glos)

A Cottage at Chalford Hill, near Stroud, Glos (b / w photo)
7162938 A Cottage at Chalford Hill, near Stroud, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Chalford Hill, near Stroud, Glos)

The "Almonry, "Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162927 The " Almonry, " Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Almonry, " Campden, Glos)

Top Farm, Broadway, Worc (b / w photo)
7162926 Top Farm, Broadway, Worc (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Top Farm, Broadway, Worc)

Tudor House, Mickleton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162920 Tudor House, Mickleton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tudor House, Mickleton, Glos)

The Manor House, Gretton, Northants (b / w photo)
7162917 The Manor House, Gretton, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House, Gretton, Northants)

A Cottage at Blisworth, Northants (b / w photo)
7162916 A Cottage at Blisworth, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cottage at Blisworth, Northants)

A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos (b / w photo)
7162899 A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Willersey, Glos)

The house swing (engraving)
7163254 The house swing (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house swing. Illustration for Popular Scientific Recreations by Gaston Tissandier)

A House at Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos (b / w photo)
7162994 A House at Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A House at Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos)

End of South Front, Manor Farm, Temple Guiting, Glos (b / w photo)
7162984 End of South Front, Manor Farm, Temple Guiting, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of South Front, Manor Farm, Temple Guiting)

St Edwards Grammar School, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos (b / w photo)
7162982 St Edwards Grammar School, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Edwards Grammar School, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos)

The Manor Farm, Ramsden, Oxon (b / w photo)
7162978 The Manor Farm, Ramsden, Oxon (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor Farm, Ramsden, Oxon)

Warren House, Stanton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162935 Warren House, Stanton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warren House, Stanton, Glos)

House in the High Street, Campden, Glos (b / w photo)
7162905 House in the High Street, Campden, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: House in the High Street, Campden, Glos)

A Farmhouse at Stanton, Glos (b / w photo)
7162898 A Farmhouse at Stanton, Glos (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmhouse at Stanton, Glos)

Chef with an apprehensive cat (colour litho)
7151052 Chef with an apprehensive cat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Intefering in the kitchen (colour litho)
7150934 Intefering in the kitchen (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

"My pretty Page"(engraving)
7178022 " My pretty Page" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " My pretty Page." Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Fac-simile, reduced to 1 / 3 scale, of a page of the Original Accounts for the building of Hampton Court Palace
7179049 Fac-simile, reduced to 1/3 scale, of a page of the Original Accounts for the building of Hampton Court Palace, now preserved in the Record Office (engraving) by English School

Rebekah giving Abrahams Servant a Drink of Water (engraving)
7182779 Rebekah giving Abrahams Servant a Drink of Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebekah giving Abrahams Servant a Drink of Water)

Mahadeva and Parvati on Kailasa (engraving)
7182593 Mahadeva and Parvati on Kailasa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahadeva and Parvati on Kailasa)

David Livingstone: "He travelled almost entirely on the shoulders of his bearers"(colour litho)
7182278 David Livingstone: " He travelled almost entirely on the shoulders of his bearers" (colour litho) by English School

True as Steel, IV, "Thats the lad for me"(colour litho)
7181978 True as Steel, IV, " Thats the lad for me" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True as Steel, IV)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving)
7197558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd)

Scenes in China (colour litho)
7181598 Scenes in China (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in China)

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In the midst of historical masterpieces and iconic characters, the maid emerges as a silent but significant figure. Between Two Fires, c1892, captures her essence with delicate strokes by Francis Davis Millet. Judi Trott embodies Maid Marion's grace and strength in her portrayal alongside Errol Flynn as Robin Hood. As Les Miserables' publication is advertised through an enchanting poster, we catch a glimpse of a maid who may have played a pivotal role in this tale of revolution and redemption. Traveling back to 1935, we encounter the Female Type/Maid - an embodiment of elegance and professionalism. A Meet of the New Forest Buck-Hounds at Fountain Court, Broo transports us to an era where maids were not only caretakers but also witnesses to grand events. Music takes center stage as we explore Mikado's music sheet; even amidst cultural performances like Il noce di Benevento ballet sketch from Milan or scenes from Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro), maids find their place within these artistic narratives. Yet amidst all their duties, even French maids deserve moments to rest and rejuvenate. Taking a break from their demanding roles, they remind us that self-care is essential for everyone. The Kennel Maid stands tall among her furry companions in Leatherhead's Church Street - showcasing how love extends beyond humans into the animal kingdom. In every corner of history and artistry alike, maids leave indelible imprints on our collective memory - reminding us that their contributions are woven intricately into society's fabric.