Caption

The ball room, Knole, Interior of the ballroom of Knole House, page, photomechanical print, photographer: Stephen Thompson, Knole House, c. 1866 - in or before 1876, printmaker, Kent, paper, Woodburytype, Woodburytypepie, height 148 mm x width 187 mm, interior of the house, A large ornate room with a high decorated ceiling featuring patterned panels and ornamental motifs, two hanging chandeliers with round lamps suspended by long chains, carved and sculpted wall moldings along the upper walls, several large framed paintings mounted on the walls, an elaborate fireplace with columns and carved figures on one side, rows of upholstered chairs and small tables arranged along the walls, decorative cabinets and chests with ornate inlay and vases on top, sculpted statues and carved wooden figures placed near the fireplace and along the walls, patterned cushions on the seating, a polished wooden floor, and various decorative metal sconces and ornamental flourishes throughout the space.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A79_037

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Keywords

ball room Knole Interior ballroom Knole House page photomechanical print photographer Stephen Thompson c 1866 - 1876 printmaker Kent paper Woodburytype Woodburytypepie height 148 mm x width 187 mm interior house large ornate room high decorated ceiling featuring patterned panels ornamental motifs two hanging chandeliers round lamps suspended long chains carved sculpted wall moldings upper walls several large framed paintings mounted walls elaborate fireplace columns carved figures side rows upholstered chairs small tables arranged decorative cabinets chests ornate inlay vases top sculpted statues carved wooden figures placed near fireplace patterned cushions seating polished wooden floor various decorative metal sconces ornamental flourishes space