The footman's guide : containing plain instructions to the footman and butler, for the proper arrangement and regular performance of their various duties, in either large or small families : including the manner of setting-out tables, sideboards, &c., in the most fashionable style, the art of waiting at table, and superintending large & small dinner and supper parties : directions for cleaning and preserving plate, glass, furniture, clothes, &c. and for delivering and receiving cards and messages : interspersed with valuable receipts and other useful information / by James Williams ; embellished with appropriate plates, plans and bills of fare.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, James, domestic servant.

Contributor:

Dean & Munday, publisher.

British Imprints Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Household employees.

Home economics.

Butlers.

Table service.

Table setting and decoration.

Physical Description:

xii, 14-240 p., [2] leaves of fold. plates. : ill. ; 17 cm.

Place of Publication:

London : published by Dean and Munday, Threadneedle Street, [183-?]

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Dornsife/VSA.