68 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
February, 1909 
The fireplace in the parlor 
shades are reverently cherished in this, the “best”? room. 
The brass andirons are a quaint, rarely seen shape. ‘The 
“Portrait of a Gentleman,” standing temporarily on the 
floor, is painted in oils on a piece of wood. 
In the living-room the wall space above the wainscot is 
covered with scenery paper. ‘The fireplace, with its cup- 
The front staircase 
boards above and brick oven at the right, has an interesting 
group of oldtime fireirons and andirons, toaster and waffle 
irons, crane and copper kettle, pewter plates, foot-warmer 
and warming-pan. ‘The Windsor arm and rocking-chairs 
and the gate-leg table are as attractive a group for cozy 
comfort as may be found in our own day. 
The dining-room and its antique furniture 
