06/22/2025
In the house, we have many little details that can often be overlooked. One that might be easy to walk by is this beautiful mahjong set! Mahjong is a tile based game that originated in China and is usually played with four people. Currently placed in the Gentlemen’s Parlor, this set actually belonged to the matriarch of the family Ella Rogero Rossetter. She loved anything oriental and would play this in her Ladies Parlor while entertaining. The box itself is made of bamboo and the tiles are a hand painted ivory. This set is from the early 1900s, and Ella had to have it imported in order to play the game in her home. You can find many versions of the game online if you want to play, but this set can only be found at the Rossetter House Museum and Gardens!
