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Oriental Drawing Room

This single-storeyed structure was built when Quex House was extended in 1883 and was originally used as a ballroom for entertaining, most notably to celebrate the 21st birthday of Percy Cotton in 1887. Major Powell-Cotton refurbished and redecorated the room using Kashmir walnut panelling made specially for it. The oriental furniture gives the room a style that was popular in the 19th century and is very appropriate in view of the earlier connections of the Cotton family with the East India Company.

Oriental Drawing Room Radiator

Oriental Drawing Room Windows