Front Parlor, of the poet Longfellow birth Place,....Born, Feb.27th.1807

Naturally in the representation of scenes of love and frivolity, the decorative
surroundings or frame work was treated lightly. The Rococo details, which to-
gether with the naturalistic treatment of floral forms, garden emblems, with the shepherdess and doves shown in the vista, present a favorit style of design
,which give lasting imprint to this period.