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This dining room, one of the most striking rooms in the Mansion, was part of the original house built in the 1730's, and over the years underwent a series of renovations. While Washington was away with the Continental Army in 1775, the room was updated under the management of his cousin, Lund Washington. Two master craftsmen were employed to fashion the ornate rococo wood carving around the chimney and the plasterwork on the ceiling. In 1785, the striking verdigris green paint was added. Washington believed the color to be "grateful to the eye" and less likely than other colors to fade. He added an overcoat of glaze, which further intensified the color. After the completion of the large dining room, this room was probably used for breakfast and when there were only a few guests for dinner.
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