Postcard: Ayah (Indian nurse)
Object
Postcard
Production date
1920-1930
Object number
2022.83
Physical Description
Postcard with an image of a South Asian women wearing a white sari and head covering. She is looking face on and in front of her is a white two-wheeled perambulator. In the background in the side of a property with the edge of the sloping roof visible and railings to her left.
Reverse has green printed information to fill in the post card.
Reverse has green printed information to fill in the post card.
Associated Organisation
Moorli Dhur & Sons (Publisher)
Material
Card
Dimension
Width: 85mm
Height: 138mm
Height: 138mm
Exhibition Label
From 'Indian and Chinese Nannies in Hackney: The Home for Ayahs and Amahs'
Postcard sets of ‘native servants’, like these, were widely shared across the world. Ayahs came from all parts of India and sometimes the postcards would be used to study customs and societies through their clothing, accessories and other details.
Some presented ayahs as either very sexual or very ugly, suggesting that at times British women felt threatened or disgusted by them.
Ayahs from Madras, also called ‘Madrassi ayahs’, shown in the postcard here, were considered to be the most sophisticated and highly sought after.
Postcard sets of ‘native servants’, like these, were widely shared across the world. Ayahs came from all parts of India and sometimes the postcards would be used to study customs and societies through their clothing, accessories and other details.
Some presented ayahs as either very sexual or very ugly, suggesting that at times British women felt threatened or disgusted by them.
Ayahs from Madras, also called ‘Madrassi ayahs’, shown in the postcard here, were considered to be the most sophisticated and highly sought after.
On display?
No
Inscription
Front - Ayah (Indian nurse)
Back -
Post Card
This space can be used for correspondence.
The Address only to be written here.
PLACE POSTAGE STAMP HERE
Moorli Dhur & Sons, Ambala Cantt.
Back -
Post Card
This space can be used for correspondence.
The Address only to be written here.
PLACE POSTAGE STAMP HERE
Moorli Dhur & Sons, Ambala Cantt.
