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Illustration 1: Uniform for maids.

Questions for Illustration 1

1. Based on the drawings of the maids at the top of the ad, what are some of the occasions they suggest require a specific uniform?

2. Based on the depiction of maids in this article, what characteristics do you think employers wanted in a servant? What does the ad indicate that a maid's appearance suggests?

3. Do you think articles and advertisements influenced what people thought about servants? Why or why not?

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