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During my few forays into the chamber, I recall particularly the handsome portraits of Phineas and Rebecca Sanford. Even today, the room has lost none of its formal stateliness. The elaborate carving in the room's handsome furniture recalls the style of the French Rococo Revival, and stands in counterpoint to the whimsical carving on the fireplace's mantel. And parlor's crystal and brass chandelier is a particularly noteworthy luxury, since importing an object of such delicacy would have been a major undertaking in the days before the General brought the railroad to the region. |
ince my labors frequently left me covered with dust, I seldom ventured into the General's parlor. Reserved for formal occasions, the fancy room contained some of the family's most prized possessions.
