White Oaks
The Dining Room
The Dining Room's importance runs far beyond a place to eat. Neoclassical carvings adorn the room, with the most noticable piece being the carved eagle that is perched upon the fireplace.
The room is home to one of the three full collection of Doughty Birds in the United States. Two well lit bookcase cabinets display the porcelin birds, made by Dorthy Doughty and manufactured by Royal Worcestor. Mrs. Daniel ordered them one by one and opening the next bird to the collection was the excitment of the entire household.
The Eagle was carved by Herbert Millard.
This chandelier, designed by British architect Robert Adam, dates back to around 1774. Mrs. Daniel preferred candlelight and would light the chandelier when she entertained.
The painting above the fireplace was painted by William Shayer and Edward Charles Williams. The two artists often painted countryside inns together.
The paintings on the right are The Peddler's Family and The Broom Maker's Family painted by Charles Crammer.
