S.W. Tiffey to Nancy Halsted

Containers:
Box 69
Creator:
Tiffey, S.W. and Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Lafayette Room finished first, expects seven chairs and other treasures. Inquired on wall decorations from Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Lewis. Banquet Room was papered by George Washington. Parlor was blue. Washington's bedroom not known. Discusses Association's plans, asks for sample panel paper. Will use Mrs. Halsted's funds for Lafayette Room. Mrs. Ritchie's pin cushion made from Martha Washington's parlor curtains. Mr. Herbert says the Association's parlor and west parlor are original brown-slate color. ER-2, p. 115

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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Parent terms of access:
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