ABOVE The southwest gentleman’s parlor was renamed the Herter
Parlor, as it is furnished with antiques by Herter Brothers. The
‘Greek Key Medallion’ carpet (J.R. Burrows) anchors the room.
TOP LEFT A Victorian epergne rests on a carved and gilded,
Renaissance Revival Herter Brothers cabinet. LEFT Foliate and
scroll patterns of the inlaid marquetry in the Herter center table
are reflected in the exuberant carpet. BELOW A detail of a Herter
Brothers cabinet reveals its intricate marquetry.
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