Biswas, Supam2021-03-042021-03-042016-032229-4880https://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/3881The Memsahib 's in tea plantations were mainly of British, Scottish or Irish descent. They enjoyed the social status derived from their husband's rank in the colonial hierarchy. A Jew of them were prolific writers, painters. On a larger garden the Memsahib might have one or two European assistants. Indian servants were an indispensable part of their daily mode of living. They were completely depended on Indian wet - nurses (ayahs) to breast feed their children. In short they established an identity for themselves in a European male dominated society by writing, travelling and most importantly by religious and philanthropic activity.enMemsahib'sBungalowAyahsSanatoriumPurdah (veil)Planter's ClubArticle