Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1951.162.0415Description
Grandma's bedroom as she left it.
Update 2009: Black and white print of vintage bedroom scene. Print shows center hanging ceiling light fixture with small scalloped edge reflecting shade over exposed bulb. A narrow four poster brass bed is on side right against wall at head and wall side right. A light color bedspread covers bed with a white cutwork style pillow case covered pillow propped against head railing, a three shelf stand is next to bed at head side left in photo. Shelves hold photographs and other items. A long sheer curtain covered window is seen extreme side left. A four wide shelf open bookcase curio unit is seen on side left wall with book and mementoes on the shelves. A three person picture frame is on wall above this case and a small two shelf curio unit is hanging on wall above the picture frame with small items on the shelves. Floor is covered with a pattern rug. A wooden rocker with seat cushion is seen in foreground with small upholstered wooden foot rest in front of it. A doorway with light shining through it is seen side left creating a light pattern on the ceiling. A closet or door is on side left foreground. A picture hangs over the bed at top an side. All the walls are papered with a flora print. A large potted plant on a wooden stand is seen side right through the doorway.
Written on back in dark ink: "In the old home Mama's bedroom as she left it. Lou Nelson Home."
Good condition with slight soiling on front and back edges. Slightly curling right edge. Back of print is yellowing.Collection
Photograph Collection