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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 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...

Breakers Gate Tea Towel

Commemorate your trip to Newport with this 100% cotton tea towel. Embroidered with the silhouette of the outstanding gates of The Breakers, this piece is a great fit for any home. Measures: 18" x 27 ½" Item: #014811

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...

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...

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...

Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt

Wall Street Journal Bestseller For fans of Downton Abbey, a real-life American version of the Crawley family—Fortune's Children is an enthralling true story that recreates the drama, splendor, and wealth of the legendary Vanderbilts...

Votes for Women Cocktail Napkins

Add some flair to your next tea, luncheon, or cocktail party with these sassy napkins featuring the slogan "Votes for Women." Inspired by a famous suffrage open house at held in 1909 by Mrs. Alva Erksine Smith Vanderbilt Belmont at Marble House in...

The Fisherman's Table Cookbook

The most comprehensive cookbook for Rhode Island seafood eaters - The Fisherman's Table by Laura Blackwell. Its 120 pages detail creative ways to cook Aquidneck Island's local catch, from lobsters, to crabs, to fin-fish, to berries! Written with input...

The Glitter and the Gold: The American Duchess - in Her Own Words. By Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan

The Glitter and the Gold: The American Duchess - in Her Own Words | A memoir by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan Consuelo Vanderbilt was young, beautiful and the heir to a vast family fortune. She was also deeply in love with an American suitor when her mother...

Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle

Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey is the story behind the Highclere Castle, the inspiration for the PBS Show Downton Abbey. The story follows Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon -- the inspiration for the character Lady Cora Crawley. Like the...