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A legacy of loving care
Posted on 09/16/2015 by Jean Sexton Comments(4)
When George Vanderbilt moved into Biltmore House in October 1895, he wasn’t alone—a stately pair of lions were already there, flanking the entrance to his new home. While the lions...
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Biltmore’s Conservation Team: Current Projects
Posted on 08/25/2015 by Joanne O'Sullivan Comments(2)
Biltmore’s conservation staff undertakes conservation and preservation activities including examination, technical analysis, documentation (written and photographic), conservation and...
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Biltmore’s Archival Team: Current Projects
Posted on 08/21/2015 by Joanne O'Sullivan
Biltmore’s archival team works to catalog, manage and preserve Biltmore Estate’s historical records, including drawings, photographs, books, manuscripts and oral histories. Check out...
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Biltmore’s Curatorial Team: Current Projects
Posted on 08/05/2015 by Joanne O'Sullivan Comments(1)
Biltmore’s curatorial team oversees the research and interpretation of the historic collections, interiors, and history of Biltmore Estate, including managing room restoration projects,...
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Historic Hand-Colored Post Cards
Posted on 05/12/2015 by Leeann Donnelly Comments(3)
In late May, we turn our gardening attention to a friendly competition taking place in a corner of the Walled Garden. Here, a jury gathers in Biltmore’s historic rose garden to evaluate...
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