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 HallChinese RoomThe formal dining room at Gunston Hall is painted a bright yellow ochre with chinoiserie details. Chinese-style ornamentation was popular in Great Britain in the 1700s, but was virtually unknown in America.FEATURED INGeorge Mason (1725–1792)Gentry in Colonial VirginiaEdward D. Daniels (1828–1916)