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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 room with decorated ceiling, Corinthian columns, paintings, and furniture at the Townsend house, later home of Mathilde and B. Sumner Wellss, now the Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C
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This striking photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in the early 1910s, offers a glimpse into the elegant and refined interior of the Mary Scott Townsend house located on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. The image showcases a spacious dining room adorned with exquisite Beaux-Arts design elements, including Corinthian columns, intricately decorated ceilings, and ornate paintings and furniture. The room's soft furnishings, such as the plush carpet and elegant tablecloth, add to the room's inviting and warm atmosphere. The Townsend house, which later became the home of Mathilde and B. Sumner Wells, is now known as the Cosmos Club. This historic building, situated on Embassy Row, is a testament to the rich architectural heritage of Washington, D.C. and the United States as a whole. The photograph, taken by Johnston during the 20th century, is a reminder of the grandeur and sophistication of the past, and serves as a visual record of the country's architectural and design history. Johnston, a pioneering photographer and documentarian of American architecture, captured this image as part of her extensive documentation of historic buildings in the United States. Her work, which spanned from the early 1900s to the 1920s, is an invaluable resource for scholars, architects, and historians studying the built environment of the United States during this period. This photograph, in particular, provides a captivating glimpse into the opulent and ornate interiors of Washington, D.C.'s historic homes and buildings.
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