Nancy Jay assumed the role of female head-of-household when her mother, Sarah Jay, dies in 1802. A lovely yellow on yellow damask paper has been chosen for her walls, with a complementary period appropriate Brussels carpet. Nancy’s room will be adorned with many French pieces, as she was born in France while her parents were their on John’s diplomatic mission to achieve peace with Great Britain. Nancy’s older sister, Maria Jay Banyer, was a frequent resident at Bedford House. As was customary at the time, the sisters may have shared a bed chamber, and even a bed.