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The maids laughing at a gardener dressed up in new
The maids laughing at a gardener dressed up in new footmans livery, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somersville outfitting her staff in pea-green coat, yellow breeches and pink stockings from Moses Mordecais tailors. Billy Balsam in his new livery. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
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In this charming 19th century print, a group of maids can be seen laughing heartily at a gardener, who is dressed up in a new footman's livery. The gardener, named Billy Balsam, looks somewhat embarrassed as he stands before the ladies, who are all dressed in their finest evening attire. Mrs. Lucy Somersville, the mistress of the house, is outfitting her staff in pea-green coats, yellow breeches, and pink stockings from Moses Mordecais tailors. The maids wear crinoline dresses and large bonnets, while one holds a candle, possibly to help Billy adjust his new attire. The scene takes place in a grand staircase of a Victorian era mansion, with the air of a formal dinner party or a social gathering filled with society's elite. The maids' laughter and the gardener's awkwardness add a touch of comical humor to the otherwise formal and snobbish atmosphere. John Leech, an English caricaturist and illustrator, captured this moment beautifully in his handcoloured steel engraving, which was published by Bradbury, Evans and Co. in London in 1865. Leech was best known for his work for Punch magazine, and this illustration is a testament to his ability to capture the nuances of Victorian society and its etiquette and manners with a satirical and humorous touch. The print is a delightful reminder of the foibles and follies of the past, and the enduring power of laughter to lighten the mood.
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