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Mary Scott Townsend house, Washington, D.C. c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Mary Scott Townsend house, Washington, D.C. c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Scott Townsend house, Washington, D.C. c1910. Photograph shows fireplace with decorative mantel and overmantel containing painted portrait, probably of a family member, at the Townsend house, later home of Mathilde and B. Sumner Welles, now the Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C
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Arm Chair Armchair Beaux Arts Carrere And Hastings Carrere Hastings Drawing Room Embassy Row Fireplace Living Room Mary Scott Townsend Photographic Prints 1900 1920 Gmgpc Sitting Room Townsend House Townsend Mary Scott Washington Washington Dc Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin
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This photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in the early 1910s, offers a glimpse into the past through the windows of the Mary Scott Townsend house located on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. The Townsend house, now home to the Cosmos Club at 2121 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., was a stunning example of Beaux-Arts architecture, designed by the esteemed firm of Carrère and Hastings. The image focuses on the cozy and elegantly decorated drawing room, with its inviting armchair and fireplace at the heart of the space. The fireplace, a grand focal point, is adorned with a decorative mantel and overmantel, featuring a painted portrait, believed to be of a family member of the Townsend family. The room exudes an air of refinement and comfort, transporting us back in time to the early 20th century. The Townsend house was a significant part of the historic fabric of Washington, D.C., and its preservation is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This photograph, taken from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, is a valuable addition to our understanding of the country's history and the evolution of interior design during the 1910s. The image also highlights the enduring appeal of traditional elements, such as fireplaces and decorated mantels, in creating warm and inviting living spaces.
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