General Harrison's library, southwest corner

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General Harrison's library, southwest corner

Rose, Harrie

1888

Marked on bottom front: "General Ben. Harrison's Library, / Southwest corner, showing a Photo of the General in his youth, at his residence,/674 North Delaware street, Indianapolis, Ind.,/ Harrie Rose, Photographer, 137 West Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind."

A floor to ceiling bookcase filled with leather-bounded books with two drawers at the bottom is at the right. A small bookcase with closed sliding cloth curtains is placed between the bookcase and chair. On the small bookcase are pictures and a urn. A sheathed sword is leaning on the large bookcase in front of the small bookcase. A white crocheted throw is on the back of the chair. A lamp is behind the chair. Another chair without arms is placed in the alcove to the right of the wooden shutters. 4 photos are hung on the walls.

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Libraries (Rooms & spaces)

Indiana Memory

English

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Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Libraries (Rooms & spaces)