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Josefa Křížková, Náprstková – všedný život slúžky
Josefa Křížková, Náprstková – everyday life of maid.

Author(s): Milena Secká
Subject(s): History
Published by: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: Josefa Náprstková (1838-1907); Náprstek Museum; Czech Industrial Museum; American Club of Ladies;

Summary/Abstract: Josefa Křížková, Náprstková (1838 – 1907) entered the service of the house U Halánků in 1856, as a servant at the distillery. Her desire for further education and her effort to bring some contribution to Czech society were fulfilled after the son of her employer Vojtěch returned to Prague. In 1874 opened Vojta his Czech industrial museum, and after his death, Josefa persevered the realization of his dreams, which she had completely adopted.

  • Issue Year: 19/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 234-240
  • Page Count: 7
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