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Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
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Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. The mistress of the house catches a servant helping himself to wine. It was often recognised that servants would help themselves to the masters wine and, in this cartoon, the boy servant Robert has ready the most plausible of explanations for being caught with the glass in his hand, stating Please M, I was - I was only just a goin to wish Yours an Masters wery Good Ealth M! From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 19, 1866
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In this print by Charles Samuel Keene titled "Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866" we are transported back to the elegant setting of a 19th-century celebration. The scene captures a moment of surprise and amusement as the mistress of the house catches her young servant, Robert, red-handed with a glass of wine in his hand. The artist skillfully portrays the startled expressions on both Mrs. Frummage's face and Robert's face as he tries to explain himself. It was not uncommon during that time for servants to help themselves to their masters' wine, but here we witness Robert attempting to justify his actions by claiming he was merely going to toast Mrs. Frummage's health and that of her husband. The attention to detail is remarkable as every element in the room adds depth and character to the composition. From the beautifully adorned furniture and sideboard laden with delicacies, to the well-set dinner table surrounded by distinguished guests, Keene transports us into an era where opulence met social hierarchies. This engraving serves as a delightful window into history, shedding light on societal norms and interactions between different classes during this period. Through humor and keen observation, Keene invites us into this intimate moment at Mrs. Frummage's birthday dinner-party while leaving us curious about what will unfold next in this amusing tale from Punch magazine - truly capturing a slice of life from Victorian England.
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