After scouting for several locations throughout Westchester County, NY and Manhattan, director Alex Lugones and associate producer Joseph Tomasini settled on Belvidere, NJ. This quaint town located near the Pennsylvania border, is made up of mostly Victorian homes. Karen Anderson, location coordinator, knew of this town and the annual event called "Victorian Days" which showcases items and traditions from that era. She contacted the coordinator of the event named Marianne Meyer Garcia.

Enthusiastically, Marianne offered the use of her Victorian home for the shoot. After visiting several homes in the area, Marianne's home was chosen. Associate producer, Joseph Tomasini reviewed the digital photos taken of the location. One of the many hats he wore was to overlook period accuracy of the furniture and costumes. He found possible uses for much of the furniture on location, but some furniture was from the Edwardian era and needed a Victorian substitute.

Marianne suggests a local licensed real estate auctioneer, Frank Dennis. He is president of Dennis Auction Service, which represents the culmination of three generations of auction experience and antique expertise. His warehouse is full of antiques going as far back as the 1700s. Tomasini was able to find the Victorian pieces necessary to complete Emily Dickinson's parlor and bedroom. Furniture is only half the battle in set design. Finer details had to be considered, such as, the contrast between colors and organized clutter so predominate in Victorian culture.

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