Why is the Lounge Called the Drawing Room?
Question
Why is the lounge called the drawing room?
Trisha, Maidstone
Answer
Name: Bruce, Oxstead
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18th, 19th and early 20th century it was the "withdrawing room" for ladies to retire to after dinner - leaving the menfolk to smoke cigars and drink brandy.
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