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Unidentified interior, sitting room , circa 1900

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Call Number: MSS 12, Series II

Scope and Contents

Photograph depicting an elaborately decorated sitting room. In the foreground, a couch appears with lace covered pillows and a vibrant floral upholstery. Two rugs can be seen on the floor, both large and also striking in appearance. A wooden rocking chair with additional cushions sits at left, with a closed hutch behind it. Books and photographs are housed in a shelving unit with a fabric skirt, in the background. The photographs depict various people and are likely family or friends' portraits.

Dates

  • circa 1900

Creator

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 15 x 20.5 cm

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The materials are open for research.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814

Location

1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510

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