This September, Encyclopedia Virginia invites you to make a gift to support the inclusive story of Virginia.Support Encyclopedia VirginiaMEDIA Show Media Credit: Gunston HallOriginal Author: Louise KraftCreated: 2010Medium: PhotographPublisher: Gunston HallLittle ParlorThe Little Parlor, as it was called by George Mason, is a simply furnished, informal room in Gunston Hall. The room served as a family dining room and an office for Mason.FEATURED INGeorge Mason (1725–1792)Gentry in Colonial VirginiaEdward D. Daniels (1828–1916)