Description:

Photograph of housekeeper’s room in Georgian House, Great George Street, Bristol. The building (completed in 1791) is now a museum, but was built and owned by John Pinney (1740-1818). He was a sugar merchant who earned his fortune from his sugar plantations on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Photograph shows desk on left with keys and bills.Also shows central fireplace, pattern on the floor and kettle on the fire.

Creator: Elizabeth Rhodes/Roger Vaughn

Date: 2003

Copyright: Elizabeth Rhodes