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Billiard room, with a deer head and an elk head, in home of Edmund... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Billiard room, with a deer head and an elk head, in home of Edmund... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Billiard room, with a deer head and an elk head, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. The Conyers Farm estate, designed by Donn Barber c1904, was owned by businessman Edmund C. Converse
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In this black-and-white photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1908, we are transported to the elegant billiard room of Edmund C. Converse's magnificent country estate, Conyers Farm, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The estate, designed by architect Donn Barber in 1904, exudes an air of opulence and refinement. The room's centerpiece is the beautifully crafted billiard table, surrounded by plush leather chairs and a cozy fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertainment. The room's walls are adorned with the impressive heads of a deer and an elk, proudly displayed as trophies from hunting expeditions. The naturalistic tones of the antlers contrast beautifully with the room's dark wood paneling and richly textured fabrics. The Conyers Farm estate, a stunning example of early 20th-century American architecture, was owned by businessman Edmund C. Converse. This photograph, taken during the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the wealthy elite during this era. The billiard room, with its warm lighting and inviting ambiance, serves as a testament to the grandeur and sophistication of the time. This photograph, part of the Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable document of American heritage and a beautiful example of Johnston's masterful use of light and composition. The image invites us to imagine the stories and memories that unfolded within the walls of this magnificent estate.
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