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Mr. Vanderbilt's house and collection

Publisher George Barrie
1883–84
Not on view
Includes a total of 162 leaves of plates (some color) illustrating the interior furnishings, art collection and estate of Mr. William Vanderbilt's house in New York City

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Object Information
  • Title: Mr. Vanderbilt's house and collection
  • Author: Edward Strahan (Earl Shinn) (American, 1838–1886)
  • Publisher: George Barrie
  • Date: 1883–84
  • Geography: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Dimensions: 4 volumes, illustrations, height: 18 7/8 in. (48 cm)
  • Object Number: 106.1 V28 F

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