The rear of James Buchanan's "Wheatland" (click to enlarge) |
Miss Nancy ushers me into "Wheatland" |
A young James Buchanan |
The dining room table with setting |
China displayed in the corner-cupboard. The top three shelves hold china that was used in the White House. |
The West Parlor |
Beautiful fireplace with portraiture of James Buchanan above it. |
Entrance vestibule |
Top hats held in place on the mirror. |
The front door knob and lock. Can you imagine how many dignataries placed their hand on the door knob during the last 190 plus years. Would make a story by itself; if we only knew the answer. |
Fireplace in the East Parlor |
James Buchanan's desk in his study. To the right is the desk used by his nephew "Buck". |
The frayed armchairs are a testimony to the use of the desk. The drink on his desk probably helped him make decisions. |
An original letter on his desk. Click to enlarge and you may be able to read some of the letter. His penmanship is beautiful. And, his aide is to the left of the letter. |
A beautiful piano at one end of this study. |
A favorite bottle. |
A closer look. This bottle has never been opened. It was found in the wine cellar of he home. |
On our way back to the stairs to find treasures on the second floor. |
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