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Where did the servants like a butler and scullery maid sleep in Victorian era manors?
in the attic of corse above their master's plush bedroom It depended on the wealth of the family, the size of the home, and the status of the servant. Butlers usually had their own rooms, smaller than the family, but still comfortable. Scullery Maids, being low on the food chin, might share with another female junior staffer. Female staff were kept in the attic, away from trouble and male staff.
What would a poor Victorian maid drink out of?
A poor Victorian maid would typically drink from a simple earthenware or tin cup. These materials were affordable and durable, suitable for everyday use in a working-class household. In some cases, she might also use a glass or a basic wooden vessel, but these would be less common due to cost constraints. Overall, practicality and affordability dictated her choices in drinking vessels.
What did maids do in the middle ages?
The term "maid" is from the Old English word meaning a girl or an unmarried woman; it was applied during the medieval period to many different female servants in wealthy households. A nobleman might employ a lady's maid for his wife. She would sew and repair clothes, help the lady to dress, brush and plait her hair for her every day, prepare her bed and ensure the bedchamber was clean and tidy. Needlework would take up much of her time. A dairy maid worked in the kitchen area; she milked cows and goats, made cheese, clabber, buttermilk and butter every day for the household. Other maids worked in the great hall, lighting fires and ensuring that candles, lamps or rushlights were replaced and lit when needed, laying rushes on the floor and serving food and drink at table. At the very bottom of the social scale was the scullery maid. The scullery was attached to the kitchen and was where all the cooking pots, jugs, drinking vessels, bowls, eating knives and spoons and food preparation knives were cleaned and stored. The scullery maid spent her whole time here, cleaning and scrubbing after every meal.
What kind of homes did the Victorians live in?
Rich Victorian people could live in a household, with servants, maids cooks etc. If you were poor your home could be on the street. Usually maid of bricks, wood, stone.
Is it common for woman to be unmarried in the victorian era?
It was discouraged. In the upper classes, it was considered a disgrace to have an unmarried daughter. 'Spinster' was a derogatory term. So was 'Old Maid'. Only nuns and women schoolteachers were meant to be single.
Who worked in a kitchen in Victorian times?
the cook, scullery maid and kitchen maid :P:P:P
What age did you have to be to be a Victorian scullery maid?
Usually from about 12 years of age
How old would a scullery maid have been?
17
How much did a Victorian scullery maid get paid a year?
10-13 pound a year
What is a scullery maid?
In old English houses, cooking was done in the kitchen. Washing up and other cleaning jobs were done in a small room called a scullery, and so that is what the scullery maid did.
What meals did a domestic maid have in Victorian times?
chimney sweeps would often have the left overs
What skills did a scullery maid need?
A scullery maid needed skills in dishwashing, cleaning, and organization. They also needed to be able to work efficiently and quickly to keep up with the demands of the kitchen. Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions were also important skills for a scullery maid.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Victorian Kitchen - 1989?
The cast of The Victorian Kitchen - 1989 includes: Alison Arnison as Scullery Maid Harry Dodson as Head Gardener Ruth Mott as Head Cook Peter Thoday as Presenter
What skills would a scullery maid need?
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What is a scullery?
In old English houses, cooking was done in the kitchen. Washing up and other cleaning jobs were done in a small room called a scullery, and so that is what the scullery maid did.
What do you call the female servant?
A female servant can be called a Maid. There are other examples: kitchen maid, dairy maid, scullery maid, housekeeper, and so on.
How much did a scullery maid get paid?
10-13 pound a year
