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I certainly hope it was only served by gentlemen, no maids!
yay! what cac67 said.
We actually had a 6' tall footman serving us!"IT PAYS TO BE TALLA footman’s wages depended on his height, as tall staff created a better impression. The preferable height was 6ft. A short footman could earn £30 a year, while a taller colleague would receive £40."
Sigh, off by a foot, guess I couldn't be a footman (among other reasons). Heh.
I certainly hope it was only served by gentlemen, no maids!
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A footman’s wages depended on his height, as tall staff created a better impression. The preferable height was 6ft. A short footman could earn £30 a year, while a taller colleague would receive £40."
Sigh, off by a foot, guess I couldn't be a footman (among other reasons). Heh.
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