Historic Paint Finishes Report: The Original Finishes of the Verandah House, Corinth, Mississippi

Conclusions and Recommendations for the Restoration of Room 102

Room 102 has been altered in much the same manner as Room 101.

 

Entablature: This series of moldings date to after ca.1929 and should be removed. It is possible remnants of wallpaper may be found under this added feature.

 

Mantel: The present mantel was installed as part of the 1921-1929 renovations. This mantel should be removed to permit examination of the wall behind it. The outline of the original mantel may be present and may be a guide for an appropriate mantel of the ca. 1857 period.

 

Ceiling: based on the surviving finishes in Hall 100:

 

White: Benjamin Moore 0C-61           Gloss level: Flat

 

Walls: the ca. 1857 finish appears to have been Wallpaper

 

 

All woodwork, including the Doors:

 

White: Benjamin Moore 0C-57           Gloss level: Semi-gloss

 

This room may benefit from additional examination, in view of the added entablature and the replacement of the mantel.