Parlor, early 1880s

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Parlor, early 1880s

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.17.031

Date:

1880s

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 scrapbook page

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Scrapbook page containing two photographic prints of a parlor in an unidentified Concord, NH, house in the early 1880s. The caption states, "A Parlor of the early Eighties First notice the kerosene lamp, this lamp could be adjusted up and down. In the corner every parlor had a large portrait of some member of the family. On table every one had an albun [album] put put away friends and others. Mantle with hanging appliqued with flowers and fringed with little balls. In the corner one of the Roger's statues, in 1874 Mr. Frank Keys, was agent for them his home was at 12 Tahanto street. Under the shelf sea shells and a few horse hair upholstered chairs. Wall paper that would give one the treamers."

Subjects:

Interior decoration , Interior architecture , Dwellings , House furnishings

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

4