The Servants Directory, Improved, or, House-keepers Companion. Wherein the Duties of the Chamber-maid, Nursery-maid, House-maid, Landry-maid, Scullion, or Under-cook Are fully and distinctly Explained. To which is added, Cookery and Pickling Sufficient to
by Glass, H
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- Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear and soiling.
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- ISBN 13
- 9780963365965
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Schenectady, NY: United States Historical Research Service, 2001. Reprint. Reprint of the Fourth Edition of 1762. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear and soiling.. [6], 60, [4] p. This provides insight into what was entailed in maintaining a house/home during the middle of the 18th century, when upper and middle class families had servants, and manual work was overseen rather than performed by the mistress of the house.
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- The Servants Directory, Improved, or, House-keepers Companion. Wherein the Duties of the Chamber-maid, Nursery-maid, House-maid, Landry-maid, Scullion, or Under-cook Are fully and distinctly Explained. To which is added, Cookery and Pickling Sufficient to
- Author
- Glass, H
- Format/Binding
- Wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear and soiling.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint. Reprint of the Fourth Edition of 1762
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0963365967
- ISBN 13
- 9780963365965
- Publisher
- United States Historical Research Service
- Place of Publication
- Schenectady, NY
- Date Published
- 2001
- Keywords
- Servants; Housekeeper; Chambermaid; Housemaid; Scullion; Cooks; Cookery; Pickling; Cleaning; Damask; Chintz; Brick Hearth; Fleas; Laundry; Nursery; Spot Removal;
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