Paddock Mansion - The Back Parlor - Watertown, NY
Another shot of the Back Parlor, on the first floor, of the Paddock Mansion. Olive Paddock used this space as a Sitting Room to entertain her visitors. Parlors reflected the family's wealth, dignity and cultural development. The large piece of furniture against the back wall is the Paddock's etagere, which is much like todays "curio cabinet". It was regarded as a "museum" piece for the home. The use of decorative heavy draperies was considered fashionable during that time period. The antique carved wooden Victorian chairs are quite elegant and compliment the room perfectly. On the far right is the fireplace with a cabinet mantel. Notice the antique blue and white ceramic vase which sits upon a tall matching base. The lace curtained doorway to the right of the etagere once led to a glass conservatory which was torn down during the renovation which took place in the late 1920s. In written records these rooms (both parlors) were described as being "decorated profusely with rugs, gilt framed paintings, carved wooden chairs, knickknacks and other signs of the Victorian age". When first constructed, the room was richly wall-papered and had a contrasting frieze around the room and on the ceiling. Plasterwork was added in the 1890. The Paddock Mansion / Museum belongs to the Jefferson County Historical Society. Located at 228 Washington Street in Watertown, NY. (4)
Paddock Mansion - The Back Parlor - Watertown, NY
Another shot of the Back Parlor, on the first floor, of the Paddock Mansion. Olive Paddock used this space as a Sitting Room to entertain her visitors. Parlors reflected the family's wealth, dignity and cultural development. The large piece of furniture against the back wall is the Paddock's etagere, which is much like todays "curio cabinet". It was regarded as a "museum" piece for the home. The use of decorative heavy draperies was considered fashionable during that time period. The antique carved wooden Victorian chairs are quite elegant and compliment the room perfectly. On the far right is the fireplace with a cabinet mantel. Notice the antique blue and white ceramic vase which sits upon a tall matching base. The lace curtained doorway to the right of the etagere once led to a glass conservatory which was torn down during the renovation which took place in the late 1920s. In written records these rooms (both parlors) were described as being "decorated profusely with rugs, gilt framed paintings, carved wooden chairs, knickknacks and other signs of the Victorian age". When first constructed, the room was richly wall-papered and had a contrasting frieze around the room and on the ceiling. Plasterwork was added in the 1890. The Paddock Mansion / Museum belongs to the Jefferson County Historical Society. Located at 228 Washington Street in Watertown, NY. (4)