This peaceful interior scene shows a corner of the parlor at the Joseph H. Williams residence, 350 West Tenth Street. Mr. and Mrs. Williams' daughters are seated on the floor sharing an open book between them. Ada Williams, wearing eyeglasses, is seated on the left and her sister, Leah, is to the right. The shelves of the drop-front writing desk behind them are filled with books. Family portraits are displayed on the desk's top. The room's appearance is softened by lace curtains on the window. An oriental style throw rug is near an Eastlake center table. Other furnishings include oak rocking chairs. The parlor table is covered with a fringed scarf and also holds a vase and additional books.
