Butler/Gallery

(PD) Photo: White House / Shealah Craighead White House butlers place the finishing touches on table settings and decorations, Thursday evening, March 23, 2006 in the Blue Room of the White House, for a Social Dinner hosted by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in honor of the 300th Birthday of Benjamin Franklin.     (PD) Image: NY Public Library An 1819 work, Grand Stair-case - Carlton House, by British artist William Henry. Note how the butler is depicted in performance of duties.     PD Image Butler Eugene Allen, front right, amidst White House wait staff.     PD Image Butler Eugene Allen serving President Eisenhower.     PD Image Butler Eugene Allen serving President Ford.     Butler Eugene Allen Serving in his latter years. He served eight U.S. presidents.     © Image A butler serving vacationers aboard the cruise ship Queen Victoria, 2008.     A comic from Gary Larson's Far Side series depicting a new twist on the comedic theme, "The butler did it!"