Kitchen, G. B. Thorn's house
Montreal, 1934
Until the late 1930s all wealthy Montreal families employed domestic servants, whose tasks included the provision of meals. The kitechen of an affluent house underscored social distinctions, taking the form of a closed room in an area that made encounters between masters and staff unlikely. This photograph was evidently taken in summertime, when cooking was done on an electric plate placed on top of the unlit wood stove, to avoid overheating the kitchen.
Kitchen, G. B. Thorn's house
Montreal, 1934
Until the late 1930s all wealthy Montreal families employed domestic servants, whose tasks included the provision of meals. The kitechen of an affluent house underscored social distinctions, taking the form of a closed room in an area that made encounters between masters and staff unlikely. This photograph was evidently taken in summertime, when cooking was done on an electric plate placed on top of the unlit wood stove, to avoid overheating the kitchen.