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18th Century HeatingPage 2

In this painting of the Middleton family, the fireplace has been covered with a board. This was done in the summer months when the fire was seldom used, and as well as preventing draughts was presumably thought to improve the appearance of the room.

Group portrait of John Middleton and his family, artist unknown, 1795-7; oil on canvas.
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Group portrait of John Middleton and his family, artist unknown, 1795-7; oil on canvas.

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