Small drawing room of the Huntington residence during construction

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  Dining room in the Huntington residence during construction, circa 1910

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  A view of the dining room during construction. The marble fireplace and fine crown molding have already been installed, but the hardwood floor has not. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence interior."

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  Large drawing room in the Huntington residence during construction

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  View of double door with an arched frame decorated with garlands and cherubs. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence interior."

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  Small drawing room in the Huntington residence

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  View of the small drawing room in the Huntington residence, showing fireplace, chandelier, and display cabinet of miniature paintings. Hanging on the wall above the case is Joseph Mallord William Turner's The Grand Canal: scene - a street in Venice (circa 1837). The large portrait reflected in the mirror is Sir Thomas Gainsborough's Elizabeth (Jenks) Beaufoy, later Elizabeth Pycroft (circa 1780). Also reflected but slightly obstructed is Sir Joshua Reynolds' Lavinia (Bingham), Countess Spencer, and John Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later Earl Spencer (1783-1784). MS note on verso reads "HEH residence as art gallery: small drawing room." Stamp on verso reads "This print is released as a personal courtesy and is not for publication. All syndicate and publication rights reserved. Eyre Powell Press Service."

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  Small drawing room of the Huntington residence

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  View of the north end of the small drawing room in the residence, the dining room is visible through the open door. Reflected in the mirror is Thomas Gainsborough's The Cottage Door (circa 1780). Through the door can be seen Gainsborough's Elizabeth (Jenks) Beaufoy, later Elizabeth Pycroft (circa 1780). The clock on the mantel is stamped Japy Frères et Cie and is from 1785 or later. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence as art gallery: large drawing room." This identification as the large drawing room is incorrect. Stamp on verso reads "This print is released as a personal courtesy and is not for publication. All syndicate and publication rights reserved. Eyre Powell Press Service."

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  First floor hallway of the Huntington residence during construction, circa 1910

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  A view facing the north entrance, with the library on the right and the large drawing room on the left. Decorative columns and light fixtures have been installed, but workman's bench and scattered tools show that construction is still in progress. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence interior."

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  Southeast end of the library of the Huntington residence under construction

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  The south wall in the west end of the library. The fireplace and crown molding have been installed, but the room is still a work in progress. MS note on verso reads "HEH residence interior."

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