Henry Longfellow's writing table, portrait, and the 'Children's Chair', Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2003

Contributed by NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

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This partial view of Henry Longfellow's study shows the "Children's Chair" made from the wood of "the spreading chestnut tree" beside the table where he wrote many of his famous poems. The portrait of Longfellow was placed in the room after his death in 1882.

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  • Title: Henry Longfellow's writing table, portrait, and the 'Children's Chair', Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2003
  • Creator: Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Creation Date: 2003
  • Subject Date: 2003
  • Location: Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Object Type: Image

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NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4491
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