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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...

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...

To Marry an English Lord: Tales of Wealth and Marriage, Sex and Snobbery in the Gilded Age

“Marvelous and entertaining.” —Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey Discover the true stories behind the women who inspired Downton Abbey and NBC’s The Gilded Age, the heiresses—including a...

The American Heiress: A Novel

"Anyone suffering Downton Abbey withdrawal symptoms (who isn't?) will find an instant tonic in Daisy Goodwin's The American Heiress. The story of Cora Cash, an American heiress in the 1890s who bags an English duke, this is a...

Stuff Every Woman Should Know

This pocket-sized companion features everything a woman should know including: • How to ask for a raise. • Ten stylish pieces every woman should own • How to throw a football • Good responses to bad pick-up lines • How...

A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk

From the grand majesty of the Breakers to the Versailles-inspired Marble House, Morris showcases the architectural flowering of the Gilded Age, leading a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks while entertaining with tales of splendor and...

Mariposa Lobster Claw Bottle Opener

Crack open a bottle or two, with plenty of shell to grip, on this meaty, handcrafter Lobster Claw Bottle Opener. Mariposa products celebrate the passion of food and the splendor of making others feel at home. Mariposa products are all handmade, so no two...

Mariposa Napkin Box with Starfish Weight

Materials:Recycled Sandcast Aluminum Dimensions:5.75" L x 5.75" W x 1.5" H Includes 1 package of Caspari 20 count cocktail size napkins. Item# 9216 Seaside Collection Recycled aluminum is not suitable for the dishwasher.

Mariposa Anchor Bottle Opener

Crack open a bottle or two, with plenty of shell to grip, on this meaty, handcrafter Lobster Claw Bottle Opener.Drop anchor for a night of libations and tales from the high seas. This sturdy bottle opener with whimsical rope detail easily opens any...

Newport in Flower

Newport in Flower features the Smithsonian's handpainted glass plate slides of Newport's estate gardens in the 1920's. The book has been updated to include photos of the gardens as they appear today. Hardcover, 164 pages. Measures: 10 3/4" x 8" x 3/4"...