Name
- Robert Blake
Position - Footman
Dates of employment - c.1928
Along
with his brother Ted, Robert was charged with the daily cleaning of
silver, even when Lord Tredegar was away. If it was raining, they would
be entertained by Evan Morgan's parrot, Blue Boy, who would sit in the
window swearing and cursing.
Robert and Ted wore black suits in the morning and tailcoats in the
evening. If there were more than 6 guests, however, they would dress
in yellow waistcoats and black britches, with buckled shoes and white
stockings. They could not bear wearing it, and would not let the girls
see them if they could help it!
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