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The chairs are of mahogany, carved, and covered with 

 blue Morocco leather ; the curtains are of rich crimson silk, 

 trimmed deep with gold lace and fringe. 



At the two extremities of the room, are two magnificent 

 side-boards of mahogany, elaborately carved, and exquisitely 

 finished; ornamented with Or Molu, and surmounted with 

 lamps. From the ceiling hang four lustres, and in the piers 

 are lamps standing on bronzed fluted pillars. 



Upon the tables and chimnies are fine bronze statues of 

 Hercules, Flora, Venus, and some smaller bronzes. 



THE STATE DRESSING ROOM 



is hung with tapestry, worked by a subscription of Lord 

 Cobham, and other officers serving under the Duke of Marl- 

 borough, which represents the functions of the cavalry, in 

 the army of the Allies; and the operations of the siege of 

 Lisle. The great piece represents part of the battle of 

 Wynendael wood. — Similar sets were worked for the Duke of 

 Marlborough, at Blenheim; for Lord Cadogan, atCaversham; 

 the Duke of Argyle, at Inverary ; Lord Orkney, at Clifden ; 

 General Lumley, at Stanstead ; and for General Webb. 



On a table of Verde Antico between the windows, is a 

 magnificent vase of Raphael's ware, and different pieces 

 of the same ware ornament the room. 



Opposite the fire place is a large chest inlaid with mother 

 of pearl. 



In this room are three cabinets of Pietra Dura. Upon 

 two of them, are a vase of oriental alabaster, and an 

 antique vase of white marble, with the Dance of the Hours 



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