Maid Collection (page 4)

Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man
FLO4630759 Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man. A jug of sake and drinking bowl in front

New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts
FLO4618879 New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts, a Freshman taking possession of his Rooms

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

A husband and wife
5615966 A husband and wife; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a wife greeting her husband at the kitchen door, while the maid cooks the dinner. Dated 18th Century)

An overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. 1/1/1845 (engraving)
5616025 An overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. 1/1/1845 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon of a chaotic domestic scene inside of a wealthy home. 1805 (engraving)
5615967 Cartoon of a chaotic domestic scene inside of a wealthy home. 1805 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Miss Frances Copeland as Fanny in "Maid or Wife" the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
FLO4594958 Miss Frances Copeland as Fanny in "Maid or Wife" the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Robert Cooper after a painting by Frederic de

Woman selecting items from the local shop, 1850
3478458 Woman selecting items from the local shop, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of woman selecting items from the local shop for her employers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850
3359492 A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A maid comforting the young widow, 1850
3478224 A maid comforting the young widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting the young widow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A nursemaid feeding her charges, 1850
3478200 A nursemaid feeding her charges, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid feeding her charges their breakfast. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving
536457 Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa)

Washerwoman (oil on canvas)
490044 Washerwoman (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders.

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)

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.

A young maid taking notes
5616490 A young maid taking notes; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young maid taking notes for her employer. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616280 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

An overweight maid opening the front door
5616386 An overweight maid opening the front door; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an overweight maid opening the front door of the house she works in. Dated 19th Century)

Cartoon depicting a maid, sitting with her feet up, reading a book, 1876 (engraving)
5616385 Cartoon depicting a maid, sitting with her feet up, reading a book, 1876 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

Engraving depicting a maid sweeping the floor with a broom, 19th century
5308657 Engraving depicting a maid sweeping the floor with a broom, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid sweeping the floor with a broom)

An engraving depicting the lady of the house arranging flowers while the maid brings her water
5310782 An engraving depicting the lady of the house arranging flowers while the maid brings her water and a selection of vases, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting an old lady with her trusted servant, 19th century
5310772 An engraving depicting an old lady with her trusted servant, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Joan of Arc before The Dauphin at Chinon, France, 1429, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R
3742738 Joan of Arc before The Dauphin at Chinon, France, 1429, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green, pub. 1893 (print) by English School, (19th century).

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

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293402 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cooks in the kitchen. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration)
7167171 Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the albums of Becassine)

She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept"
3086236 She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept", illustration from 'The Story of The Magic Horse', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

A maid helping the lady of the house get ready, 1850
3478301 A maid helping the lady of the house get ready, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid helping the lady of the house get ready for the day)

A young nursemaid and her charge, 1850
3478192 A young nursemaid and her charge, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a young nursemaid and her charge. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Abraham and his wife Sarah, 1850
3478733 Abraham and his wife Sarah, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene from the bible where Sarah, who is barren, offers her maid to her husband Abraham)

Customer and courtesan with maid (kamuro) being led by a servant holding a lantern in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630943 Customer and courtesan with maid (kamuro) being led by a servant holding a lantern in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Oiran courtesans and maid (kamuro) walking in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764)
FLO4630883 Oiran courtesans and maid (kamuro) walking in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono, Picture Scroll of the Water Trade, Tokyo

Margaret Clement (ne Giggs), foster daughter of Thomas More, wife to John Clement, tutor to the More children
FLO4638502 Margaret Clement (ne Giggs), foster daughter of Thomas More, wife to John Clement, tutor to the More children. (Mislabeled as Mother Jak)

Woman in fancy dress costume as a maid, in green and purple dress holding a purple feather duster
FLO4684470 Woman in fancy dress costume as a maid, in green and purple dress holding a purple feather duster. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos Travestis"

The ghost of a domestic servant
5616390 The ghost of a domestic servant; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the ghost of a domestic servant. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1896); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A husband and wife awaiting tea. 1888 (engraving)
5615902 A husband and wife awaiting tea. 1888 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a parlour maid cleaning a fireplace. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875)
5310784 An engraving depicting a parlour maid cleaning a fireplace. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British illustrator and Watercolourist

The Cat Boot. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437821 The Cat Boot. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The cat boots and the king)

Gaius Gracchus (print)
7420027 Gaius Gracchus (print); (add.info.: Gaius Gracchus, c.154 BC - 121 BC, Roman politician. Tradition has it that he ordered his servant Philocrates to kill him rather than risk arrest by his)

The asparagus, c.1910 (print)
7293306 The asparagus, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. The asparagus in the XVIIIth cent. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

Spartan stew, c.1910 (print)
7293361 Spartan stew, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. The black soup (stew) during the antiquity in Sparta, Greece

Cathedral (La Seo, Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza). The tapestry museum. Flemish tapestry
7209767 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)

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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.