Maid Stitching Stocking
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Maid Stitching Stocking
The maid does some last-minute repairs to her mistresss stocking before she leaves for a ball Date: 1908
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%mep Ball Maid Maids Minute Mistress Mistresss Repairs Servants Stitching Stocking
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a maid in the act of meticulously mending a torn stocking for her mistress, just before she sets off to attend a grand ball in 1908. The maid's expression is focused and determined, her nimble fingers deftly weaving the thread through the fabric as she works to complete the repair in the limited time available. The worn and faded decorative pattern on the maid's apron and the ornate design of the stocking itself speak to the elegance and opulence of the era, while the simple yet functional tools laid out on the table beside her - a thimble, a needle, and a spool of thread - underscore the importance of such domestic tasks in maintaining the appearance and comfort of the upper classes. The mistress, unseen in this photograph, would have relied on her maid's expertise and dedication to ensure that her wardrobe was in pristine condition for the evening's festivities. This poignant moment in the history of servants and their employers offers a glimpse into the intricate web of relationships that existed between them, and the essential role that domestic staff played in the daily lives of the wealthy and privileged.
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