After a long celebratory weekend for your faithful blogger, I realized that I had neglected to update the scavenger hunt item...so here it is:
And here is the reveal...
This beautiful piece sits in the alcove, generally, inside the Ballroom. The Woodruff family used this room for the reception of their beloved daughter's (Mollie) wedding reception on December 21, 1871! This luxurious room also hosted Grand Duke Alexis during his short stay here in Memphis while on tour in 1872. I digress, the beautiful Royal Vienna vase, ca. 1820 rests on the backs of three carved wooden pelicans that have been gilded with gold. Two goat heads rest just below the handles on each side and a scene is painted on the face of the vase. At one time this may have been converted into a lamp!!! I can't imagine, but the metal plate and fixture sits just inside the mouth of the vase. A favorite piece of many of our guests.
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