Victorian Parlor Exhibit

La Porte County Historical Society

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Victorian Furniture Exhibit

The La Porte County Historical Society Museum displays many outstanding examples of Victorian furniture. One of them is this magnificent statue made in France about 1865 by Albert-Ernest Carrier DeBelleuse. The clock works are by S. Marti. It is believed to have been purchased by Valentine Blatz for his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eventually it made its way to La Porte through a granddaughter.

A tall table in the middle of the room was typical of Victorian parlors
because it helped the kerosene lamp to shed its light over a wider area. This electric

Tiffany-style lamp captures the spirit of the period.

This mahogany slant-front desk captures the Victorian style at its peak.
Notice the drawer handles carved as monster heads,
the elaborately decorated sides and the brass mounts and rail around the top.
Inside, carved pigeonholes conceal a secret compartment for valuables.

Victorian mahogany slant-front desk

Perfectly exemplifying the look of high-style Victorian furniture is this three-section

bookcase on display in the Victorian Parlor exhibit.

La Porte County Historical Society Museum
2405 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1
La Porte, IN 46350
Tel: 219/324-6767
Fax: 219/324-9029

Admission Charge: La Porte County Adult Residents $3
Out-of-county Adult Residents $5
Children/Students 12-17 $3
Commercial bus tour participants $3

Children under 12, La Porte County Historical Society, Inc. members
Time Traveler affiliates, School Tours FREE

OPEN TO PUBLIC
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M
Handicapped accessible

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