This beautiful vintage green and white entry hall arch was reflected by a mirror that had been placed in a second archway, set into the wall opposite the entrance to the next room.
In the thirties, they felt it was very important that the entrance hall should be gracious… simple in treatment.
Since, in most cases, the hallway ess the threshold of the living room, its wall tones and general atmosphere should blend with the furnishings of the other room, leading one naturally and smoothly into the larger interior.