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Maid Collection (page 2)

In the midst of historical masterpieces and iconic characters, the maid emerges as a silent but significant figure

Background imageMaid Collection: German Kitchen

German Kitchen
A maid in a simple kitchen with stove, sink, racks, chopping block, tub and saucepans

Background imageMaid Collection: The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b / w photo)

The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b / w photo)
7162963 The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bull and Swan Inn, Stamford, Northants)

Background imageMaid Collection: The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel)

The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel)
FIT57602 The Story of Cupid and Psyche (panel) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); 58.4x178.8 cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageMaid Collection: Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas)

Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas)
658381 Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat, (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89) (after); 85.7x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat)

Background imageMaid Collection: W Heath Robinson - Opening the Wine Bottle

W Heath Robinson - Opening the Wine Bottle

Background imageMaid Collection: The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross

The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross
BAT235262 The Queen of Sheba Worshipping the Wood of the True Cross, The Reception of the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon (c.1015-977) and The Battle of Milvian Bridge

Background imageMaid Collection: Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars

Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars and students buy corn from grocers
FLO4999608 Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars and students buy corn from grocers and molest maids

Background imageMaid Collection: Breakfast in the Open, 1910 (w / c & gouache on paper)

Breakfast in the Open, 1910 (w / c & gouache on paper)
CH419891 Breakfast in the Open, 1910 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 65.3x98.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageMaid Collection: Advert for Hudsons Soap 1890

Advert for Hudsons Soap 1890
Advertisement for Hudsons Soap, showing a laundry woman holding her basket. Date: 1890

Background imageMaid Collection: The Wash-House, 1905, (1906). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen

The Wash-House, 1905, (1906). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Wash-House, 1905. After an original work by William Orpen (1878-1931). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Background imageMaid Collection: The Fair Maid of Perth

The Fair Maid of Perth
A scene from The Fair Maid of Perth by Sir Walter Scott Date: 1905

Background imageMaid Collection: Joyce Barbour in 1922

Joyce Barbour in 1922
Joyce Barbour (1901 - 1977), British actress. Married to the actor Richard Bird. Appearing in " The Babes in the Wood", as Maid Marion. Date: 1922

Background imageMaid Collection: Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)

Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
XYC281570 Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Shiels, William (1785-1857); 96.5x128.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageMaid Collection: Ramakali Ragini, from a Ragamala, Rajasthan (gouache on paper)

Ramakali Ragini, from a Ragamala, Rajasthan (gouache on paper)
XIR229993 Ramakali Ragini, from a Ragamala, Rajasthan (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageMaid Collection: The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century

The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
FIRST VACCINATION, 1796. The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

Background imageMaid Collection: The maid of the summer surf

The maid of the summer surf. Illustration shows a woman wearing a swimsuit, standing on a large fish that is splashing through waves. Date 1911 June 7

Background imageMaid Collection: Advert for Ewarts Califront hot water 1928

Advert for Ewarts Califront hot water 1928
" Just turn the tap" Ewarts Califront hot water instantly night or day. Hot water supply to bath, lavatory, basin ect. 1928

Background imageMaid Collection: Taking a tumble has its compensations

Taking a tumble has its compensations
" The New Compensation Act" - " Hooray! I believe I ve broken my arm!" - a hotel chambermaid is not unduly concerned at her fall

Background imageMaid Collection: Maid Maleen / Rackham

Maid Maleen / Rackham
They find the castle in ruins (GRIMM)

Background imageMaid Collection: Advert Gas Stove Acme

Advert Gas Stove Acme
Acme Gas Stoves - " No thank you, Mr Soot!"

Background imageMaid Collection: Lady in Bath, Maid Adds

Lady in Bath, Maid Adds
A lady is in her bath when her maid adds some of Lewandowskis shampoo and bath extract

Background imageMaid Collection: Social / Placing Flowers

Social / Placing Flowers
A dress typical of the close of the 1920s with its low back, flared skirt & uneven hemline dipping to form train- a transitional phase prior to the long skirts of the 30s

Background imageMaid Collection: Rocking Horse Policeman

Rocking Horse Policeman
Little Margaret rides through the streets on her rocking horse, and meets a policeman

Background imageMaid Collection: Lovers with a Woman Listening (oil on canvas)

Lovers with a Woman Listening (oil on canvas)
XCF274310 Lovers with a Woman Listening (oil on canvas) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); Apsley House, The Wellington Museum, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageMaid Collection: Swansea Milk-Seller, Swansea Market Woman and Swansea Cockle-Seller, from The

Swansea Milk-Seller, Swansea Market Woman and Swansea Cockle-Seller, from The
BAL127806 Swansea Milk-Seller, Swansea Market Woman and Swansea Cockle-Seller, from The Illustrated London News, 22nd October 1881 (engraving) by English School

Background imageMaid Collection: My cleaning lady, 1905. Creator: Georg Pauli

My cleaning lady, 1905. Creator: Georg Pauli
My cleaning lady, 1905

Background imageMaid Collection: Pupils at Uppsala Housekeeping School, 1890-1899. Creator: Henri Osti

Pupils at Uppsala Housekeeping School, 1890-1899. Creator: Henri Osti
Pupils at Uppsala Housekeeping School, 1890-1899. The girls are dressed in dark dresses and light aprons, three of them have a white cap on their head. The girls hold various household utensils

Background imageMaid Collection: A woman too fat for the donkey ride (colour litho)

A woman too fat for the donkey ride (colour litho)
3094552 A woman too fat for the donkey ride (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman too fat for the donkey ride)

Background imageMaid Collection: Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans

Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc) (1412-1431) - on a divine quest to aid France against the English. She bore a white banner bearing the image of God and two Angels

Background imageMaid Collection: Sing a Song of Sixpence - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Sing a Song of Sixpence - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
" Sing a song of sixpence a pocket full of rye - Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie - When the pie was open d the birds began to sing - Was that not a dainty dish to set before the King

Background imageMaid Collection: Daisy Dormer music hall singer 1883-1947

Daisy Dormer music hall singer 1883-1947
Daisy Dormer (Kezia Beatrice Stockwell) music hall singer and pantomime favourite. Here as Maid Marion in ?Babes in the Wood?. Music hall stars often performed their hit songs in pantomime

Background imageMaid Collection: Portrait d'une femme en robe bleue et de son serviteur noir, 1746 (pastel on paper)

Portrait d'une femme en robe bleue et de son serviteur noir, 1746 (pastel on paper)
8612620 Portrait d'une femme en robe bleue et de son serviteur noir, 1746 (pastel on paper) by Perronneau, Jean-Baptiste (1715-83); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageMaid Collection: Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series, c. 1700-20 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)

Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series, c. 1700-20 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5884557 Vivaca Ragaputra, a Leaf from Ragamala Series, c. 1700-20 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 15.7x21.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageMaid Collection: Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)

Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5884675 Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by South Indian School, (17th century); 16.9x20.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Southern India)

Background imageMaid Collection: Costumes and crafts of Veneto: Belluno servant

Costumes and crafts of Veneto: Belluno servant Belluno. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageMaid Collection: Judith. Drawing by Andrea Mantegna, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe

Judith. Drawing by Andrea Mantegna, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Background imageMaid Collection: Venus of Urbino, detail of the face; painting by Titian. Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Venus of Urbino, detail of the face; painting by Titian. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageMaid Collection: Venus of Urbino; Tiziano. Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Venus of Urbino; Tiziano. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2002

Background imageMaid Collection: Pisa Civic Musem: Panel with the Nativity, from the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano

Pisa Civic Musem: Panel with the Nativity, from the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano. Pisa Civic Museum Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageMaid Collection: Nativity of St. John the Baptist; high relief of the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano

Nativity of St. John the Baptist; high relief of the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano, in the Cathedral of Pisa. Pisa Cathedral High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageMaid Collection: Birth of the Virgin Mary, sculpture work from Giambologna's school

Birth of the Virgin Mary, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, in the panel of the central portal of the Cathedral of Pisa

Background imageMaid Collection: The Nativity; bas-relief attributed to Fra Guglielmo and collocated in the Cathedral of Pisa

The Nativity; bas-relief attributed to Fra Guglielmo and collocated in the Cathedral of Pisa. Pisa Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageMaid Collection: Maid holding a shield atop decorated pilasters. Malatestiano Temple, Rimini

Maid holding a shield atop decorated pilasters. Malatestiano Temple, Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, interior Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageMaid Collection: Pilaster decorated with maids holding shields, Malatestiano Temple, Rimini

Pilaster decorated with maids holding shields, Malatestiano Temple, Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, interior Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageMaid Collection: Frontal with the Birth of the Virgin, by Giuseppe Rusnati, in the new sacristy of the Church of

Frontal with the Birth of the Virgin, by Giuseppe Rusnati, in the new sacristy of the Church of the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Church Altar Frontal Baroque

Background imageMaid Collection: The pain of Phaedra, among the maids, for the rejection of Hippolytus

The pain of Phaedra, among the maids, for the rejection of Hippolytus. High relief belonging to the sarcophagus of Phaedra, Church of St. Nicholas, Agrigento Agrigento Church of St

Background imageMaid Collection: Nativity of Jesus, mosaic decorating the vault of the entrance of the Church of Martorana, Palermo

Nativity of Jesus, mosaic decorating the vault of the entrance of the Church of Martorana, Palermo. Palermo Church of Martorana Mosaic Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageMaid Collection: Maidservants with the Christ child, detail of the Nativity, Giovanni Pisano's pulpit

Maidservants with the Christ child, detail of the Nativity, Giovanni Pisano's pulpit, located in the church of Sant'Andrea in Pistoia Pistoia Church of Sant'Andrea Sculpture Gothic



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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.