First of all: Great, detailed analysis! I think that this is an upper class lady portraying an idealized maid. A…
I was just about to suggest the same as Trystan! Also, it was one of the main things my degree…
I always thought she has her cap tied so it wouldn't fall into the soup. đŸ™‚ I don't know if…
I hope you don't mind me butting in, but being a Swede I can say that piga does mean maid.…
Trystan, I think you're spot on. In the only major Hilleström study in book form (by Gerda Cederström, 1928), the…
The cap tied under the chin reminds me of a quote by Philip Vickers Fithian (1773) that I read this…
'The Laundress' was considered quite provocative in it's day so I'd say it definitely falls into a somewhat idealized category.…
Swedish isn't my first language, although I speak it fluently, so feel free to correct me đŸ™‚ I'd translate it…
Angela, any of these could be the case - an idealized image, a ladies' maid. I don't know enough about…
Trystan, I'll find that article from Sarah. I do want to know more about it! I didn't know if the…