Historic sites can be a wonderful source of design ideas and inspiration for your historic house. This dining room is in the McLean House at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Site in VA – the house where the Civil War officially ended.
The painted floor cloth is particularly striking in this room and it is shown in Chapter 14 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” to illustrate this type of once common floor covering. Americans have finished and covered their floors in many ways since the 18th century and this chapter will help you determine which are appropriate for your historic house.
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