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Newport Mansions Chelsea Bird Dinner Plate

Chelsea Bird Dinner PlateNewport Mansions Collections™ Produced exclusively for the Preservation Society of Newport County, step back into the elegance of Newport’s Gilded Age with the exquisite Chelsea Bird Dinner Plate from the Newport...

The Decoration of Houses by Edith Wharton

Thousands of books on interior design have come and gone since the 1897 publication of this pioneering manual, but The Decoration of Houses remains, thanks to the insightful and inspiring advice of its co-authors. Before she became the Pulitzer...

The Way to Wealth

Written by Benjamin Franklin. Sums up all his thoughts about how to achieve success in business. This essay has become one of the most important and enduring business books ever published. Item# 1067

Rules of Civilty & Decent Behavior

George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior In Company and Conversation. George Washington, the father of our country, exhibited notable manners throughout his life. At the age 14, he wrote down 110 rules for diligence in social manners...

Robert's Guide for Butlers & Other Household Staff

Full of humor and wit, this book was commissioned in 1827 to give household staff a handbook so they might more efficiently perform the duties for which they were being paid. Item# 172

Embroidered Pineapple Ornament

The sign of welcome and hospitality, this unique pineapple ornament is made of a combination of gilded embroidery accented with green beads. Made by hand and based out of London, our line of embroidered ornaments use a number of fabrics, including...

Embroidered Votes for Women Teacup Ornament

The Votes for Women motto was used in 1909 at the famous suffrage open house at Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island and by Mrs. Alva Erksine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont on her personal tea service. Made by hand and based out of London, our line of...

Newport: A Lively Experiment 1639-1969, Revised Second Edition

By Rockwell Stensrud Newport: A Lively Experiment 1639-1969 covers 330 years of the history of one of America’s most famous towns, Newport, Rhode Island. It is the only definitive history of the town where religious freedom and the separation of...

Murder at Marble House - A Gilded Newport Mystery

With the dawn of the twentieth century on the horizon, the fortunes of the venerable Vanderbilt family still shine brightly in the glittering high society of Newport, Rhode Island. But when a potential scandal strikes, the Vanderbilts turn to cousin and...

Votes for Women Magnet

Mrs. Alva Erksine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont (1853-1933) was first married to William K. Vanderbilt, grandson of Cornelius in 1875. At the time of her divorce, she met and was influenced by Anna Howard Shaw, a noted suffragist and worked the rest...

Suffragette Votes for Women Mug

This decorative mug gives vivid life to the time just a century ago when American women took to the streets to secure the right to vote. Featuring five bold suffragists in gilded sashes, this image is reproduced from original suffrage campaign...

Lobster Rolls of New England: Seeking Sweet Summer Delight

The mighty lobster roll is best enjoyed at a picnic table under a red umbrella accompanied by the sounds and smells of the sea. The perfect roll is all in the execution, and the variations are subtle but nearly endless--from top-sliced to buttered or...

Murder at the Breakers - A Gilded Newport Mystery

As the nineteenth century comes to a close, the illustrious Vanderbilt family dominates Newport, Rhode Island, high society. But when murder darkens a glittering affair at the Vanderbilt summer home, reporter Emma Cross learns that sometimes the actions...

How to Read Houses - A Crash Course in Domestic Architecture

By Will JonesSmall enough to fit in a pocket yet serious enough to provide real answers, this charmingly illustrated book is the ultimate field guide to domestic architecture. This sixth entry in the hugely popular How to Read series is a one-stop guide...

Harney & Sons Tea Tin - Vanilla Comoro

Decaf Vanilla Tea! Now you can enjoy our popular dessert tea to your heart's content, and still get a good night's sleep. This tea has all the wonderful sweet flavors of Vanilla but almost no caffeine. A family collaboration gave rise to HT: Unique &...

Harney & Sons Tea Tin - Green Tea with Coconut

Many of the flavors used in our flavored green teas are what might be considered sweet, as in a dessert. So, Mike wanted to make a tea that was savorier. Being a big fan of Thailand, he decided to lean on the flavors found in many Thai dishes (at least...

Stonewall Kitchen's Italian Dipping Oil

Many have enjoyed a pot of tea in the famous Paris tea shops. In homage to the city Harney & Sons has created this blend reminiscent of one of their most popular blends. It is a fruity black tea with vanilla and caramel flavors, and a hint of lemony...

Porcelain Blue & White Double Happiness Lamp

Blue and white pieces have been in fashion since the beginning of the China Trade in Colonial times. Featuring hand-painted characters on a handled urn, this piece is both classic and sophisicated. Dimensions: 30" tall, lamp measures 8" x 19" x 14" Item:...

Sterling Silver Breakers Disc Charm

To commemorate your love of Newport, this stunning Sterling Silver charm which represents The Breakers Mansion is the prime memento. As ornamental as the original structure, this exquisite pendant is the perfect keepsake to honor time spent exploring...

Keep My Secret: A Newport Mystery

Broadway actress Meredith Hackett appears unexpectedly at the Inn At Kenwood Court in Newport, Rhode Island. Owner Caroline Kent is delighted to see her old friend. But their happy reunion is short lived as four days after her arrival, Meredith is found...