The Family Parlor

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In a late 19th century home, this room would have been reserved solely for close friends and family. With this in mind, we’re using our family parlor as an Accessibility Lounge – welcoming you, our guests, to sit and enjoy your visit!

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Piano

An upright piano, circa 1824, manufactured by Collard and Collard, London. The piano is made from burl walnut with incised veneer and gilt decorations. There are movable brass candle holders on either side of front panel for the person playing the piano to be able to see their sheet music after dark.

Potichomanie Ball

A glass potichomanie ball seated on a silver plated stand. Potichomania refers to the art of imitating painted porcelain ware. Potichomanie balls, also known as memory balls, witch’s balls, or Victorian whimsies, are created with a process similar to decoupage – printed paper motifs are cut out and glued on the inside of a clear glass ball. Paint would be applied on the inside of the ball after the glue was dry to create a finished piece that looked like painted china.

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More than a Museum: Life & Lodging at Rosson House

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