Maybe the lady in the first painting was given those clothes. I have heard of ladies giving their favorite maids/servants…
So, is it a caraco, a short gown, or a bed gown? You've got 3 different titles for whatever is…
Ah HA! What a funny commentary by Defoe! This really turns our modern misconceptions on their heads, for what the…
I need to look in to his other works as well. Trystan mentioned above in the comments that he often…
The ladies' maid wearing cast-offs seems to be the popular vote. It makes a lot of sense!
It does seem practical, although I wonder how comfortable?
That does sound fascinating, and she *is* provocative, what a hussy!!
Maids did wear silk, and ladies and gentlemen of quality complained about it. Apparently it was difficult sometimes to tell…
Okay, I hadn't heard of this artist before, but it seems he was quite popular... So the research didn't take…
I absolutely love this. But being as lazy as I am I think I'll just use a men's sleeveless undershirt…