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"The British Beehive"
An image showing where the different occupations fit within the British class structure. While "Domestic Servants" are not specifically indicated, "Girls and Women" are likely representative of those roles.
The Lighthouse at Honfleur (Le Phare a Honfleur), 1886
A painting by French artist Georges Seurat entitled "The Lighthouse at Honfleur (Le Phare a Honfleur)," dated 1886.
Great Western Railway Advertisement
An advertising campaign for the Great Western Railway showcasing the "Cornish Riviera" from circa 1925.
Manet and the Post-Impressionists
The cover to the catalogue for the exhibition "Manet and the Post-Impressionists," which took place between November 8th, 1910 through January 15th, 1911 at the Grafton Galleries in London. Roger Fry was on the exhibition's executive committee,…
The Sea Seen from Collioure (La Mer vue de Collioure), 1906
A painting by French artist Henri Matisse entitled "The Sea Seen from Collioure (La Mer vue de Collioure)," dated 1906.
The Red Studio (Le panneau rouge), 1911.
A painting by the French artist Henri Matisse titled "The Red Studio (Le panneau rouge)," dated 1911.
The misty Isle of Skye: its scenery, its people, its story. Chapter 1: Characteristics
Offers an overview of the geographic, climate, and cultural characteristics of the Isle of Skye.
Primary Text: Cornish Pilchard Fishery
An 1872 text describing the methods used to catch and package pilchards along the Cornish coast of England.
"Punch" Cartoon
A cartoon from "Punch" magazine show the relationship between the lady of the house and her servants, captioned: “The Duchess (who takes a great interest in all her servants, and has a large house-party)”
"A Crofter's House on the Moor," Isle of Skye
A photograph from the Isle of Skye from the book "The Misty Isle of Skye"