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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aManuel du Valet de Chambre :
_bContenant des indications sur la tenue, le langage, le service de table et des appartements, le soin des parquets, de l'argenterie, des cuivres, etc., la manière de recevoir et de répondre à la porte, etc., etc.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-07
508 _aLaurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
520 _a"Manuel du Valet de Chambre" by Anonymous is a comprehensive guidebook aimed at young men seeking to enter the domestic service profession, likely written in the early 19th century. The book details the essential duties and etiquette required of a valet de chambre, including proper attire, language, table service, and the maintenance of living spaces and household items. It serves as a practical manual for those who wish to master the art of serving in genteel households. The content of the book is structured around various aspects of a valet’s responsibilities. It starts with the importance of personal presentation and cleanliness, emphasizing the need for a valet to be impeccably groomed. The manual outlines daily routines, such as cleaning apartments, answering the door, and serving meals, detailing the order and method for each task. Additionally, it covers the intricacies of maintaining silverware and other household items, ensuring they are kept in pristine condition. Through a blend of practical advice and social etiquette, the book not only instructs on the tasks of a servant but also highlights the values of diligence and attentiveness necessary for someone in this position. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFrance: Périsse frères, 1903
653 _aHousehold employees -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aValets -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
856 4 _uhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5557393f
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67119
999 _c107941
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