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Building Dumbarton House

What was everyday life like for residents of the new capital city two hundred years ago? Exploring the rooms of Dumbarton House can help us understand how some people lived back then!

To get started, look at the following photograph. This room is called a chamber. What kind of room do you think a chamber was? What do you see that gives you that idea? Find the correct answer by entering the chamber below.

Family Portrait

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