| Description |
vii, 117 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
The Hierarchy of Staff -- General Notes & Instructions For All Servants -- Butler -- Royal Visits -- Housekeeper -- Specific Notes Pertaining to House Parties -- Valet -- Lady's Maid -- Particular Advice For Female Servants on Posture & Carriage -- Cook -- Assistant Cook & Kitchen Maid -- Useful Notes For All Kitchen Staff -- Footman -- First Aid, Medicinal Drinks & Curatives -- Housemaid. |
| Summary |
The household staff of Downton Abbey carry out their duties with effortless dignity, finesse and pride. Yet how do they know how exactly to lay the table, when to leave the room to give Lord and Lady Grantham their privacy, how to care for Lady Mary's furs and which uniform to wear when? This recently recovered and fascinating staff handbook answers all of these questions and more. Covering all the main positions of the Downton household - footman, lady's maid, housekeeper, groundsman and more - and with a general introduction for new members of staff from Carson the Butler, this book tells you everything you need to know about working below stairs in the grand estate of Downton Abbey. |
| Subject |
Downton Abbey (Television program)
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Home economics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Home economics -- Great Britain.
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Household employees -- Great Britain -- Attitudes.
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Country homes -- Great Britain.
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Household employees -- England -- Drama.
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Employees -- Conduct of life.
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Employees -- Training of.
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Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
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| Added Title |
Rules for household staff. |
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Downton Abbey (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781472220547 (hardback) |
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1472220544 (hardback) |
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