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Moss children's furniture that has been returned to the home for posterity. Many pieces of eldest daughter Kula's furniture, quilts and needlepoint adorn the home as well as a harp representative of their second daughter
Melville's pride and joy. Matriarch Martha's paintings and china patterns are featured throughout much of the main floor. Each room in the house had a distinct theme and function designated by Martha Moss. These themes have been preserved and in some cases recreated to preserve the authenticity of the home .
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