The Mormon Prophet and His Harem: Or, An Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and ChildrenWaite, C. V. (Catherine Van Valkenburg)
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The Mormon Prophet and His Harem: Or, An Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and Children
Waite, C. V. (Catherine Van Valkenburg)
Latter Day Saint churches; Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
No. 2 is Emeline's room, just back of the drawing-room. She formerly
occupied No. 4, but was removed to No. 2, because Brigham, in going to
her room, was obliged to pass several other rooms, thus creating remark
and jealousy among the other women. He therefore had a hall, No. 8,
prepared, leading from his office to No. 2, to which room he removed his
favorite wife. Here he formerly spent much of his time. She dressed his
artificial curls, petted and caressed him, and worshipped him
alternately as her God. The furniture in Emeline's room consists of a
three-ply carpet, mostly red, a high post bedstead, with white and red
curtains, sofa, table, chairs painted to resemble oak, a large square
mirror, oil-shades, wardrobe, and fireplace.
No. 3. Mrs. Cobb formerly occupied this room, but now resides in a neat
cottage outside the walls. A three-ply carpet, red and yellow, common
bedstead, standing in a recess, fall-leaf table, chairs painted oak,
oil-shades with white curtains, a small mirror, also a small closet and
a fireplace, constitute the furniture of this room. This was the home of
a woman who had lived in a comfortable and commodious house in Boston,
as its mistress and head, with a large and interesting family around
her. All this she left for the ridiculous delusion called Mormonism. To
what extremes will not religious fanaticism and mistaken zeal lead its
devotees!
No. 4 is a large, pleasant room, with bedroom attached. This was
occupied by Clara Chase and her children, before her death. She was once
a favorite with Brigham, which will account for her superior
accommodations. This room is furnished as follows: a carpet similar to
Emeline's, common bedstead placed in a recess, common table, nice large
gilt mirror, red and white curtains, wardrobe, and fireplace.
No. 5. This room, opposite the parlor, belongs to Lucy Decker, the first
wife in plurality, and is rather plainly furnished. Rag-carpet, common
bedstead, stand, mirror, oak chairs, wardrobe, small cupboard and a
fireplace, curtains of the prevailing colors red and white. A
sitting-room and two bedrooms are allowed Mrs. Lucy Decker, as she has a
number of children.
No. 6. In Clara Decker's room stands a beautifully carved bedstead,
arched overhead with heavy damask curtains, chairs like parlor, stand,
settee, Venetian blinds, and oil-shades. Brigham's portrait in oil, half
size, hangs on the wall, also a large mirror. A rag-carpet covers the
floor. A bedroom and recess are attached to this room, and from its
superior furniture it is easy to infer that its occupant is a woman fond
of show, as well as a favorite with the Prophet.
No. 7. Lucy Bigelow's room contains a common bedstead, three chairs, a
stand, wardrobe, carpet, mirror, and white curtains.
No. 8. Hall leading to Emeline's room.
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