Parlour

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PARLOUR

This exhibit is a recreation of a parlour.

The original purpose of the parlour was to house dead bodies until funeral homes came into being. After that, the parlour became a living room, where people could entertain guests. 

The photo on the piano is of Annie and Robert Byers.
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  • Home
  • 150 THINGS
  • Exhibits
    • Fire Engine
    • First Nations
    • General Store
    • Holy Bible
    • Hugh Cummings Photography
    • James Henry Massey
    • Logging
    • Museum Building
    • Parlour
    • Photos
    • Pointer Boat
    • School Room
  • EVENTS
    • Jessie Burnside Memorial Art Show and Sale >
      • 2020 Art Show and Sale
      • 2019 Art Show and Sale
    • Past Events >
      • Culture Days
      • Discovery Days
    • Quilt
  • GIFTS
  • INFO
    • About
    • Accessibility
    • Help! >
      • CAP
      • Donations
      • Volunteer
    • Prices
    • Room Rentals
    • Where?
  • OUR COMMUNITY
    • SHARE YOUR HISTORY!
    • PEOPLE
    • MASSEY
    • WALFORD
    • WEBBWOOD
    • Tourism
  • 2020 Art Show
    • SEE THE ART HERE!