Gallery Room: Ties That Bind

Proceed from either stair to the front of the house, by way of the center hall. In the room opposite the stairway railing, is a changing gallery space. In the late 19th century, this space served as Amelia Jones’s bedroom. Images in the RJD collection c. 1880s show Amelia at a small writing desk in the corner near the fireplace. The room had wall-to-wall carpeting and the walls were adorned with framed 18th and 19th century art, numerous photographs of family members, and images of European countries that Amelia probably acquired during her travels.

The character and function of the room changed dramatically once Beatrice and Mark Duff moved in. It was turned into what the family called a sitting room and was outfitted with extra closet space to better accommodate their vast wardrobes. 

The current exhibition, "Ties That Bind: The Jones Sisters" reclaims the room as Amelia Jones's bedroom and is partially furnished to resemble how she styled it in the late 1800s. We invite you to explore the gallery space to learn more about the Jones sisters, Amelia, Emma, and Sarah.