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The Hierarchy of Servants - Donna Hatch
The Valet, like the Lady’s maid, was a role with status. The valet was the gentleman’s personal servant, responsible for helping him dress, caring for his clothes, shaving him, polishing his boots and more. A good valet could tie a perfect cravat in multiple styles and could cut and dress a man’s hair in the fashion of the … See more
A Tutor was employed to teach boys, before they reached the age where they were sent off to boarding schools. The Tutor taught languages, maths, science and potentially other subjects which were regarded as suitable for boys. Like governesses, tutors might be of gentle birth, but from a poorer family, but they might also be from a … See more
A Companion was employed to keep an older woman, or a single woman, company – this provided a layer of propriety, as well as giving an older widow (for example) someone to talk to, in their daily life. Companions, like governesses, were in that grey area between servant and the nobly born. They were often from good families fallen on hard … See more
HOUSE SERVANTS, THEIR RANKS, THEIR WAGES …
Oct 13, 2020 · Lady’s Maid/Ladies Maid (woman): The lady’s maid would begin her day in the kitchens, preparing her lady’s breakfast. In the Victorian era, it was common practice for married women to have breakfast in bed, delivered by …
Victorian Era Servants in homes: Duties and rules
Lady’s Maid: Serving the mistress of the house, the lady’s maid helped her with dressing, hair styling, and other personal tasks. Middle Servants Cook : The cook was in charge of the kitchen, overseeing the preparation of meals.
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The Duties of a Lady’s Maid – Edwardian Promenade
Jul 9, 2012 · The lady’s-maid’s duties are much as follows; she rises in good time, brings her mistress her early morning cup of tea, and arranges her room, prepares her bath— the housemaid bringing the cans of water, hot or cold— …
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Feb 21, 2025 · Lady’s Maid – Attended to the lady of the house, assisting with dressing and personal care. Valet – Served the gentleman of the house. Head Cook – Led meal …
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Oct 9, 2017 · Following on the heels of the steward, today I’ll cover the only two domestic servants who held positions relatively independent from the household staff hierarchy. Unlike the steward who was not considered a servant, the …
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Mar 10, 2022 · According to The Woman’s Domain, the position of the lady’s maid was one of the best in the female hierarchy of servants. Most of her day was spent above stairs working in her …
Regency Culture and Society: A Primer on Household Staff
Mar 19, 2012 · The Ladies Maid and Valet, like the housekeeper and butler, were upper rank servants reporting directly to their respective master. They were charged primarily in …
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Aug 10, 2020 · The valet’s counterpart is the lady’s maid; he’s a kind of personal assistant to the wealthy man of the household, pressing his clothes and preparing his bath. He will go …
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Downstairs in Downton Abbey: The Servants - Jane Austen's World
Jan 5, 2011 · Siobhan Finneran as O’Brien, the countess’s ladies maid, Rose Leslie as Gwen, housemaid, and Joanne Froggatt as Anna, head maid. Credit: Courtesy of © Carnival Film & …
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However, life below stairs was vastly different from the luxurious lifestyle of the upper-classes. In this article, we will explore the evolution, social hierarchy, and challenges faced by Victorian …
Edwardian servants - Jane Austen's World
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