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TitleTayler, William. Diary of William Tayler, Footman, 1837
DescriptionDOB: 1807
DOD: 1892

Born at Grafton in Oxfordshire, to a large family.
He was fond of drawing, painting and reading.

Married in 1834, at the age of 26, whilst his wife was 18 years of age.
Had children.

Worked as a servant, before becoming a butler.
The author compares his life as a servant to that of a bird stuck in a cage, deprived of liberty.

The autobiography focuses on the author's day-to-day activities, as well as decribing his work days.
The autobiography also describes what the role of a servant and a maid consists of.
The autobiography was created to give a reader an insight into what the life of a servant is like.

The autobiography is typed-written.

Servant, Footman, Illness, [Influenza], [Drawing]
Date1962
LevelItem
Extent1
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