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Rees Residence - Stockton, California
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By the Light of the Silvery Octopus428 viewsA two-bulb light fixture with an octopus (on the wall plate, kind of hard to see) holding it on the wall
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Octopus Light Switch442 viewsThey went to great lengths in pursuing the octopus theme.
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JoAnn and Diana carry on469 viewsJoAnn and Diana taking it easy in Josie's living room. Note the Tiffany-style floor lamp behind Diana and to JoAnn's left.
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Civilized Conversation377 viewsSandie chats about Beowulf with Doug Rees in the Rees living room. Note the Tiffany-style stained-glass lamp on the table between them, one of several in the house.
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An Avian Glass Menagerie478 viewsOne of the chief marvels of this marvelous house was the electric Tiffany parrot chandelier perched above the dining table.
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Birds of Paradise569 viewsI'm a devoted fan of Tiffany-style stained glass, and for me this chandelier was the crowning glory of the house, a major contribution to making it a Mecca of gracious living.
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A marvel of colorful light408 viewsThe chandelier came as a kit, but no little skill was required to assemble the pieces and hang the completed menagerie safely.
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A Herculean Labor412 viewsJoAnn and Doug enlisted some highly skilled electricians and craftsmen to help in assembling the chandelier and making it work; it came with some pieces missing, and a number of technical issues had to be resolved. It was an impressive feat to get it working; not many people would have been able or willing to endure such an ordeal, and all the people involved deserve a lot of credit.
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Pheathered Photoography435 viewsI shot the chandelier from several different vantage points in an effort to capture the best view - you can decide which version is most successful.
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A Librarians' Library426 viewsBooks, pictures and a collection of exotic masks.
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Library cum Art Gallery460 viewsThe books share the library space with pictures and the mask collection.
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Versatility, thy name is library438 viewsI think the library also serves as a guest bedroom. And sometimes the cats sneak in too.
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