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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Downstairs 2

Ohio History
Adena Parlor
Here are a few more photos from the Worthingtons’ beautiful home. This large parlor was mainly used for entertaining guests. The elaborate wallpaper design and unusual carpet sure created a grand presentation, along with floor-to-ceiling windows and draperies. The fireplace was even marble. And, add to that another dumb waiter in the corner!
Sitting Room
This pretty room was where Mrs. Worthington took her friends. She also used it as an office—she did the bookkeeping for Mr. Worthington's numerous farm enterprises. Like many rooms in the house, this one uses that brilliant shade of peach. Apparently pink paint was very expensive and thus the more you used, the wealthier you were!

6 comments:

Pilgrim said...

BEautiful design, textures, colors, and materials.

Anonymous said...

Really enjoying your descriptions.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing. I guess those big windows let in a lot of light. Is that why the house has so many windows?

Susanna said...

Yes, I think that's the main purpose of the large windows. Lamps and candles were expensive, smelly, and didn't give much light. Good reason to take advantage of daylight!

Anonymous said...

I wish I could live there:)! Is that real marble on the fireplace?

Susanna said...

Yes, that fireplace as well as several others in the house were real marble.