Rosina Harrison (1899-1989 aged 90) was a lady's maid, chiefly to

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, and became known after describing their working relationship in her autobiography. Harrison, from

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, became Astor's maid in 1928. Her autobiography, ''Rose: My Life in Service'', was published in 1975. It was republished in 2011 under the title ''The Lady's Maid: My Life in Service''. She appeared as a castaway on the

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programme ''

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'' on 20 March 1976.

Biography

* her occupation was being the lady's maid. she called her parents mum and dad. her major accomplishment was working for Lady Astor. she died at age 90.

References

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