The Secret is Out. The Men's Parlor and what went on in there!
To The Men's Parlor

The men's parlor was well used. Simply furnished, it was here the men retired at day's end to catch up on bookwork and reading. The central focus of the room is a massive wood-burning fireplace, making it one of the warmest rooms in the house.


Usually after dinner, the men would go to the Men's Parlor if the house had a room set up for that purpose. There they would have their cigars and brandy. Politics of the day was discussed. This was never done in front of the women. It was thought that the women didn't know enough to burden them with matters of such importance.

Business matters were also discussed. Sometimes contracts were sign, made or broken. This also was not discussed in front of the women.

Arranged marriages were also agreed or not agreed on. This was the time when an man would ask for a hand in marriage of one of the females in the home. Be it a daughter, niece or ward of the man of the house.

The men would play billiards or snooker.

Or play cards, whisk being a popular game.

Thank you for stopping in, I hope you learned something and enjoyed stopping in. Even if it is smoky in here ;-)

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