Historic House museums--one of the most prevalent types of history Museums in the country--have long depicted the owners of the House and their families, but representing the servants has introduced a unique set of challenges.
Exploring the domestic conf.
While museum professionals have increasingly incorporated women, immigrants, African Americans, and other minorities into portrayals of the past, these portrayals often show an idealistic world without class antagonisms or ethnic conflict.
Historic House museums--one of the most prevalent types of history Museums in the country--have long depicted the owners of the House and their families, but representing the servants has introduced a unique set of challenges