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14" (36 cm.) l. x 9"h. x 9"d. The heavy stock five-sided folding room is designed with side-angled window walls,and has original wall papers and gold paper edging,original valances with patterned silk draperies that match the original upholstery. There is a gilt framed wall mirror,three ormolu framed portraits,and a superb ensemble of mahogany-finished salon furnishings comprising a day bed with high canopy,piano and piano stool,mirrored armoire,fireplace mantel with fancy ormolu clock,fernery with original ferns and flowers,scalloped-edge pedestal table,four chairs and an ormolu umbrella stand. The furnishings,including the mantel shelf and canopy curtains,are upholstered in burgundy silk with rich blue and gilt woven designs,and there are embossed gilt Dresden papers to simulate bronze that edge the furniture. Two bisque dolls in original factory costumes inhabit the room. Excellent condition. For the French market,the room was originally presented with these furnishings,draperies and wall coverings,and remains perfectly-preserved. French,circa 1880.