| One of the quotes painted on the wall is as follows: "I hope you will Ever regard your character more than your life - and it is well for young ladies to be verry cautious particularly when well spoken of be Ever on your Guard in all respects. A Good character is of Great Vallue consequently it requires much attention to retain it. The HIgher the character the greater the responsibility. The more is Expected of that character or person and consequently the more you have to learn & know to meet the Expectations & wishes of your friends. " Thomas Day to his daughter, Mary Ann, 11-27-1851 | | |
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7 comments:
What a comment to leave to a daughter! She would be so worried all the time trying to live up to it!
I agree with your furniture choice - I love it! is it a tallboy, a whatnot, or what??
Yes I agree with you about the best piece. I'd give it house room.
Should I paraphrase that quote and present it to my daughter? Beautiful furniture.
Gilly has a point. That would be a lot for a gal to live up to. Can you imagine the eye rolls from today's youth.
I love that desk too. My dad had one quite like it without the top half. I bet the glass fronted cupboard is a separate piece. The seating looks like it is made from horsehair.... very uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time
I also like the last piece the best. I haven't been to the NCMH in a few years. I always enjoy it when I do go.
I like the last two pictured pieces best since I much prefer the lighter colored woods.
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