This crotch mahogany tester bed, thought to be a Mallard, sits inside what is affectionately referred to as the Rose room, for it's cabbage rose wall covering. Upon the net lace bedding lay a few Christening gowns made of cotton...for those hot summer afternoon Christenings at St. Mary's! The Rose room is also known as "Miss Mollie's room" for Mollie Woodruff who later shared the room with her husband Egbert Wooldridge. The gentle spirit of Mollie is said to return for visits from time to time...more on that in a future post! The room itself has been filled with dolls and jovial girls having a tea party, however the ambiance of this room will take a darker turn for our upcoming exhibition, "Mourning Memphis".
Oh I clearly need to make another trip over your way.
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