Especially for Robin, the kitchen and the butler's pantry at Castle in the Clouds, Lucknow Mansion, Moultonborough, New Hampshire
The table in the kitchen was set for tea for members of the staff. Each folder had a "bio" of the duties of people who might have worked in the home.
The oven and stove
Kitchen sink. The tile floor was made of rubber and pieced together like a mosaic. Apparently, the floor material was another state of the art feature and nearly indestructible. The pattern made me dizzy.
Storage closet for kitchen tools. The items in the house did not belong to the Plants, but were items that were used during that time period. 1914 - 1941.
View from the Butler's Pantry
Here's my T Day ticket. Grab a cup for coffee or tea
Sink in the butler's pantry
State of the art appliances and technologies are seen throughout the house. At first we thought this was a dumb waiter and then realized it was a refrigerator and freezer. Not an icebox! The cooling system for the units was ammonia brine refrigeration system. The house was also equipped with a central vacuuming and intercom system.
The intimate and tastefully decorated dining room.
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
It's interesting to see how some people lived in the first half of the 20th century.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me grateful for all the modern conveniences we have
DeleteI think in that kitchen it´s no good idea to drink a beer or wine... not with that floor-pattern, LOL. Happy T-Day.
ReplyDeleteYou'd be flat on your face! 🤣
DeleteI wouldn't mind a kitchen like that, wow! Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteAs long as I didn't have to cook or clean it. 😺
DeleteOld kitchens are really fascinating. The refrigeration system is especially interesting to me because I’m reading a book on the history of “cold” technology.
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Plant was way ahead of his time. Most people were using ice boxes and having blocks of ice delivered weekly or a couple of times a week
DeleteFirst of all....THANK YOU! I enjoyed that VERY much! Secondly, that stove!!!!!!!! OMG What a work of art! I don't think I would have minded being a servant if I had that kitchen to work in! The view out of the pantry window is gorgeous! (Although I imagine I'd be fired for spending too much time in the butler's pantry staring out the window! LOL)
ReplyDeleteThe butler had the best view. I don't think I'd like to be the one to keep that stove cleaned and polished. Seems manufacturers back then took pride in making their products not only work well, but look beautiful, too.
DeleteI loved seeing this kitchen. Cooking must have been full time work for all households in those days. And this kitchen was probably far more state of
ReplyDeleteArt than the average persons. Hope you’re having a great T day.
And this household had to have good trucked up the mountain, too.. I hope you got outside today too
DeleteLoved this.
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DeleteI'm impressed by the icebox alternative. Sweet! I'd love to see the rubber floor in person
ReplyDeleteThe floor pattern made me quite dizzy
DeleteWhat a fabulous place to visit, so interesting 😊. Wishing you a happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to see how the 1% lived
DeleteWhat a beautiful place! And interesting too. They were quite ahead of their time really with all those modern touches.
ReplyDeleteHappy (belated) T-Day,
Lisca