(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.