tiggywinke
Dreamer
Hi--I can find a certain amount of information about medieval households, and also 18th century households, but little about the transitional period in between. Does anyone know of any resources on this subject? I'm particularly interested in aristocratic households, and knowing which sort of servant did which job. I know that handbooks by noblemen giving directions to their servants exist, but I'm having trouble finding them.
Also--who handled a wealthy aristocrat's finances? I'm aware that at the time, it was considered beneath a gentleman's dignity to handle money. Who did it for him?
Also--who handled a wealthy aristocrat's finances? I'm aware that at the time, it was considered beneath a gentleman's dignity to handle money. Who did it for him?