Wallpaper
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street with a view into the parlor. Wallpaper was used in the most important and public rooms of the house. During the mid to late 1800s, mass production techniques lowered the cost of wallpaper, making it possible for it to be used in more homes.
Charles Herrick
1897
Midway Village Museum
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Public Space in a House
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street showing the intersection of three rooms, possibly the parlor, sitting room and front hall.
Charles Herrick
1897
Midway Village Museum
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Walker Parlor
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. The parlor with a highly decorative fireplace, gas light fixtures, a picture rail to support framed art, and lace curtains at the window. The mirror over the fireplace calls attention to the fireplace and makes the room seem larger.
Charles Herrick
1897
Midway Village Museum
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Bedroom at the Wheeler Home
A bedroom in the Willard Wheeler home at 228 South First Street. Wallpaper used in a bedroom during the nineteenth century usually meant that it was the master bedroom.
Charles Herrick
1897
Midway Village Museum
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At Home
An unidentified couple posing in a home. Wallpaper adds pattern and color to the room.
December 30, 1956
Midway Village Museum
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