Name/Title
Bixby House InteriorEntry/Object ID
2023.1.853Description
Picture Postcard of Wallpaper in Bixby House Bedroom. (Postmarked June 28, 1935)
To Mrs. W.B. Howe, From Myrtle (Bixby) Wishart
“Thot you might be interested in seeing the wallpaper in my Mother’s home. It is quite famous. It is 103 years old and very well preserved, was made in Paris for this room. We are spending the week here in Chelsea.”Context
Related item # 2023.1.1713. The Parlor scenic wall paper was installed in 1833, having been made in France for this room. The paper was sent in blocks in sealed tubs with key for assembling.