as we come to an end--or at least an interlude, since replies to this post should be posted in a new thread, let us not forget the humble footman.

roman superstition had it that it was bad luck to cross a threshhold with ones left foot. to make sure this didn't happen, them that had the where with all, had footmen at their doors..to assist any guest in, and to make sure all who entered entered with the right foot!


my other obsession