Interior view of the library in the Frederick Warshauer residence in Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado, shows scenes depicting pastoral and mythological works framed by stylized laurel leaves and portraits of statesmen, writers, and scientists. The beamed ceiling has stenciled borders. Arts and Crafts furniture include chairs, a rocker, book cabinets with tall vases and pitchers on top, tables, sofa, and hanging brass and stained glass lanterns. Oriental rug covers wooden floor. The fireplace alcove is made of sandstone-colored bricks with an oak mantle and wood seats built in next to the fireplace. An animal skin rug is in front of fireplace and bronze figures are on top of the pedestal posts that divide the alcove and library.
Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Antonito (Colo.)--1910-1920; Interiors; Libraries (Rooms)--Colorado--Antonito--1910-1920;Warshauer, Frederick B., 1859-1913--Homes and haunts.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710006643
Notes
Formerly F30049.; Photoprint is a copy of an earlier original.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint; also "Built 1912, still standing 1973."; R7100066439
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