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The dining room contains perhaps the most valuable antiques of the entire collection.
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stands apart from the rest of Hollywood. Instead of the excesses of offers the cool serenity of New England. But its prim simplicity is about the owners' almost priceless antiques.
can faction. Its homes, and the furnishings in them, have stood unchanged since the days of the Declaration.
Mrs. Hatton was intrigued by the age and mellow dignity of those rooms she visited. Here was the beginning of real American tradition, evidence of the substantial, conservative taste of the first Independents.
Gradually the simplicity and charm of the period grew upon her. She began to take note of individual pieces ; began to appreciate the combined delicacy and strength of their workmanship. The casual purchase of old bits of Sandwich glassware led to explorations for more important items. Her husband contracted the fever from her, and by the time the company left for home the Hattons had acquired a carload of furniture. Hitherto quite happv in apartments and hotels, on their return to Hollywood they now had to buy a house for their new possessions.
It is their intention to build a perfect and authentic Colonial house; but because it must be perfect in every detail, they are taking ample time to collect data, plans, and sketches. In the interval, they selected a simple bungalow, resembling as much as possible the plain structures of New England. It stands on the corner of a quiet street in West Hollywood — white frame, shining and spotless ; green shutters, immaculate lawn, with primly clipped . evergreens and rose trees, and a white picket fence surrounding the back garden.
•The front door. gives directly into the living room, which is long and rendered cool looking
A choice piece is this Sheraton desk, its legs and feet exquisitely carved.
This maple desk is a perfect example of early American craftsmanship.