Lodging House Keeper makes a slight descriptive error
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Lodging House Keeper makes a slight descriptive error
Lodging-House Keeper (to professional lady) - " Which my usband, Miss, is one of the Virgins at the Cathedral!" Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 11575225
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cheerful Describes Describing Description Descriptive Elderly Error Good Honest Housekeeper Husband Ignorance Incorrect Incorrectly Innocent Keeper Lodging Malapropism Mistake Natured Phil Professional Verger Virgins Wording Benign Blunder Miss Uneducated
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming photograph from the 1890s, a kind-hearted and good-natured lodging-house keeper, dressed in her best, excitedly shares a small yet significant detail about her husband with a professional lady. With a slight descriptive error, she proudly announces, "Which my usband, Miss, is one of the Virgins at the Cathedral!" The lodging-house keeper's honest mistake, a result of her uneducated background, is a testament to the innocence and benign nature of the era. The term "Virgin" in this context was likely used interchangeably with "Verger," an assistant to the clergy in a cathedral, responsible for various tasks such as preparing the sanctuary for services and assisting the congregation. Despite her error, the lodging-house keeper's cheerful demeanor and innocent expression radiate warmth and friendliness. The professional lady, dressed in her elegant attire, listens attentively, her expression a mix of amusement and understanding. This image captures a moment of human connection and the joy of sharing stories, even when the wording may not be entirely accurate. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the simple pleasures and good-hearted nature of everyday life in the late 1800s.
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