Dining room at Gaineswood, an antebellum mansion in Demopolis, Alabama.
"The ceiling is one of two identical domes. The plaster ornamentation of the domes is beautiful in its artistry of Greek honeysuckles, encased in flowing scrolls, each of which is crested with a tiny flower. Artistically spaced windows are separated by miniature columns and from the top of the...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | "The ceiling is one of two identical domes. The plaster ornamentation of the domes is beautiful in its artistry of Greek honeysuckles, encased in flowing scrolls, each of which is crested with a tiny flower. Artistically spaced windows are separated by miniature columns and from the top of the cupolas, chandeliers hang on long chains. The rich red carpeting, elegant gold drapes, and gleaming furniture further enhance the beauty of this room." |
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