Name/Title
Motter Mansion Christmas Decorations, 21st & Jules, Guy Chestnut Photos, c. 1988Entry/Object ID
P1994.4.177Description
Motter Mansion Christmas Decorations, 21st & Jules, Guy Chestnut Photos, Nov. 27, 1988. St. Joseph, Missouri. Color snapshots in mini-album.
A & B = Closeup of greenery& lights.
C = Decorated hallway, part of Christmas tree on left.
D & E = White garland, with lights & red netting spiralling it, perhaps on a door jam.
F = Miniature Christmas village on table in front of twin windows, with green shade upon which a reindeer is printed and oval Christmas scene. Garland swags from top of windows.
G = Nativity set on black wooden dresser with gold accents.
H = Mantle top decorated with rose-colored flowers from a wicker basket, Garland draped along mantle, Antique glass lamp on table beside with white globe shade.
I = Dining room table with Christmas green table cover overlaid with white lace-edged cloth. Miniature Christmas trees on each end. Centerpiece surrounded by two white angel candelabras.
J = Three stained glass "windows" mounted in ceiling
K = Mantle, mirror above, wreath above, white drapes from top. Artificial snow on mantle ledge with gold decorations of a miniature village.
L = Base of mantle in "K" above. Gold fireplace screen. Decorated tree on low table in front, with velvet rose-colored cloth.
M = Stone mantle surrounds fireplace, ledge decorated with garland, Christmas figurines. Fireplace screen is covered. White wooden pillars in room surrounding fireplace.
N = People on stairs, Christmas garlands and decorations surround. Prominent red drape with lighted Christmas wreath.
O = Three wall hangings decorated with lights, candles, & greenery.
P = Staircase looking toward stained glass window on landing. Decorated for Christmas
Q = Bannister protecting the open 2nd floor, People behind. 2nd floor decorations behind. Prominent tapestry-style drape over bannister.
R = Antique lamp with blue painted glass globe on table surrounded by antique brass candlesticks.
S = Painting with Mirror base, decorated with rose-colored garlands, marble top small round table against wall decorated and with two glass globe lamps in pink
T = Photo into living area with large decorated Christmas tree. Almost too dark to identify.
U = Decorative Tree made from leafless branches, painted white, "trunk" covered with cotton, Angel rests in tree fork. Gold ornaments. Carved wooden chest at right.
V = Fireplace, tall, with gold-frame tiles, garland at mantle ledge, Winter scene on top. Decorations on hearth. Young boy posed in front.Lexicon
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Twenty-First Street & Jules Street, Christmas, Motter Mansion, Twenty-First StreetRelationships
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Person or Organization
Guy ChestnutProvenance
Notes
Photographer was volunteer with St. Joseph Museums.