Mrs. H. Mercer Walker, residence in El Vedado, Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Walker's bedroom I 1941 Mar. 17-18.
Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc.
1 negative : safety ; 5x7 in.
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![The image depicts a black and white photograph of an interior room, specifically what appears to be a bedroom. The room features a large wooden dresser with multiple drawers on one side, adorned with two bird figurines at the top. Adjacent to it is another piece of furniture that seems like a desk or vanity table with several compartments and items placed upon it, including books, papers, and possibly a bottle. A chair with patterned upholstery sits in front of this setup.
The room has beige walls decorated with framed artwork: on one side are two portraits above the dresser; on the opposite wall is an expansive painting depicting what seems to be a landscape or outdoor scene. The floor appears to be carpeted, and there's another empty wooden chair pushed against it near the door in the background. A trash can stands next to this area.
The room has minimal furnishings aside from these two chairs. There are no people visible in the photograph; however, one of the portraits on the dresser shows a person with dark hair which might suggest someone was present at some point or that there is an image being referenced within the artwork itself. Overall, it's a snapshot capturing the ambiance and contents of this particular room during March 17-18th in 1941 as documented by Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc., likely for historical records related to Mrs. H. Mercer Walker residing at El [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/756/596/153/479/743/small/d4299faddedfca19.jpeg)




![This image depicts a beautifully furnished living room that seamlessly transitions into the dining area of Mrs. H. Mercer Walker's residence in Palm Beach, Florida from 1941. The space is decorated with classic American art and architecture elements, including ornate woodwork, plush sofas, elegant chairs, and tastefully placed framed paintings.
Dominating the center of the room is an impressive chandelier hanging above a central white sofa that serves as the focal point for conversation seating arrangements. To either side are armchairs complemented with matching end tables adorned by lamps adding to the ambiance. The walls are painted in light green, which provides a soothing backdrop and enhances the natural lighting from windows on one wall.
In contrast to this inviting room is an adjacent dining area that appears slightly more formal yet harmoniously coordinated through its consistent color palette and elegant decor choices. This space showcases additional artworks depicting historical or classical subjects contributing to overall sophistication of residence design. The entire living arrangement exudes a sense of timeless elegance, characteristic for such stately homes during the early 20th century in America.
The photograph appears professionally taken with meticulous attention captured by Gottscho-Schleisner Inc., known as one of the most prominent architectural [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/741/622/650/130/410/small/891657b42b52d4fb.jpeg)







