We had been put in the mood for ghosts, that evening, after an excellent dinner at our old friend Culwin’s, by a tale of Fred Murchard’s — the narrative of a strange personal visitation.

The opening scene of “The Eyes” by Edith Wharton, eight men (5 shown in this image) sit around, telling ghost stories.

Sources:

Codman, Ogden & Edith Wharton. On the Decoration of Houses. New York, Charles Schribner’s Sons, 1897.

“1910s Men’s Edwardian Fashion and Clothing Guide.” Vintage Dancer, 2016.