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Whistler and Vanderbilt: an artist and his patron
Posted on 11/20/2014 by Judy Ross
George Vanderbilt was a knowledgeable art collector, acquiring both the classics—like tapestries from the 1500s—and works from contemporary artists of his time such as Renoir. For...
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A very special birthday gift
Turning 21 is a milestone today--and it certainly was a significant birthday for George Vanderbilt thanks to a remarkable gift he received in November 1883 when he reached that age: a chess set...
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Welcoming Edith Vanderbilt to her new home
Posted on 10/13/2014 by Judy Ross Comments(5)
Edith Dresser Vanderbilt was just 25 years old when she arrived at Biltmore on October 1, 1898 following her marriage to George Vanderbilt. The couple, who wed in Paris, enjoyed a three-month...
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More than souvenirs: George Vanderbilt’s 1892 trip to Japan
Posted on 09/15/2014 by Judy Ross Comments(2)
Like most of us, George Vanderbilt purchased souvenirs to remind him of the places he visited. Unlike us, he had a 250-room home under construction with plenty of space for accessories! It’...
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Guastavino’s architectural influence in Asheville
Posted on 09/03/2014 by Judy Ross
When Spanish architect Raphael Guastavino came to the U.S. in 1881, he already had a reputation for creating grand arches, domes, and vaults in Europe. Within a few years, his work caught the...
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