Parlor Fireplace
Title
Parlor Fireplace
Description
A parlor with a fireplace. By the 1840s fireplaces were no longer the main heating source for the house. Fireplaces became a decorative focal point in the room. The curtain at the doorway could be closed to provide some privacy when visiting with guests.
Date
circa late 1800s
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Identifier
85.109(I).845
Original Format
Photo
Physical Dimensions
7" x 9"
Collection
Citation
“Parlor Fireplace,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/3895.