Sunshine from the east is brightening this view of the parlor in the Joseph T. May residence at 1129 North Nye Avenue. The window is fitted with interior shutters, which are closed. The window is further adorned with a striped fabric drape and a lace lambrequin. The walls are covered with wallpaper which has a lightly shaded background and a richly patterned frieze with a stylized Japanesque floral motif. The ceiling is also papered with a bold geometric design. The walls are further ornamented with oil paintings suspended from the picture rail and an artistic needlework banner. The furnishings include upholstered easy chairs and a similar day bed with several large ruffled pillows and a crazy quilt throw. Also visible are a "stick and ball" style platform rocker and an unusual Eastlake corner chair. The light fixture suspended from the ceiling is part electric with light bulbs covered by etched glass shades. The portion which appears to be large candles is most likely disguised gas jets. The opening to the right, framed with a portiere, leads into the sitting room and here may be seen a Gypsy-style, three-legged tea table with a fringed linen cloth and a china tea set. Nearby is an Eastlake style folding chair.
