Information AboutLady's Maid |
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Traditionally, a lady's maid was expected to maintain her lady's wardrobe and accessories and be an expert needlewoman and hairdresser as well. The mistress usually addressed her personal attendant by her last name; today she is more like to be called by her first name. The position was demanding and the hours could be long; some ladies expected their maids to wait up for them if they were out, for example, but the rewards included room and board, travel and somewhat improved social status; the lady's maid was addressed as Miss Last Name by junior servants or when visiting in another Servants' Hall . In the servant's hall, a lady's maid took Precedence akin to that of her mistress. SEE ALSO |
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