To the best of my knowledge, the interior of lawyer's office in the historic
village at the Farmers' Museum is not restored or furnished as of yet.

--
Joshua
http://www.joshuakblay.com


Quoting "Nancy S. Powell" <[log in to unmask]>:

> The Farmers' Museum/Village in Cooperstown, NY (yes, there is more there
> than the Baseball Hall of Fame!) includes a small, furnished "country
> lawyer's" office dating from the early- to mid-19th century. Maybe the
> curator there could help.  NP
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeremy T. Chrabascz" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:44 PM
> Subject: Law Office Resources Needed/Furnishings
>
>
> > Does anyone know of any good resources or contacts for historic law
> offices
> > and/or the practice (reading) of law in the 19th century?  I will,
> > specifically, need to develop a furnishings plan for one of our new
> > (reconstructed) sites in conjunction with some interpretive exhibit
> panels.
> >
> > I have already compiled a short list of other institutions and sites to
> > contact such as Lincoln-Herndon, Wheelock, John Louis Taylor, Hubbard &
> > Fry, A. Dallas Wait, Historic Halifax, etc.
> >
> > Additional guidance and suggestions appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
> > Regards,
> >
> > Jeremy T. Chrabascz, Curator of Furnishings
> > Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites
> > 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2725
> > [log in to unmask], http://www.indianamuseum.org/
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