The Rotunda in the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is an architectural masterpiece located at the heart of George Vanderbilt’s grand mansion. Positioned beneath the grand skylight of the grand staircase, the Rotunda serves as a focal point of elegance, featuring exquisite details and remarkable artwork.
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The giant trellis and ivy-covered pergola near the gardens of the Biltmore Estate is a breathtaking architectural feature that seamlessly blends nature with the estate’s grand design. Stretching alongside the Walled Garden, this ornate stone and iron trellis is adorned with cascading ivy and climbing vines, creating a retreat for visitors.
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#landscape
The Grand Staircase and Chandelier at Biltmore Estate: A Stunning Architectural Marvel
The Grand Staircase of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the most breathtaking architectural elements of America’s largest private home.
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#mountain #landscape
The Library Biltmore Estate Asheville North Carolina
This is the Library in the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, one of the most awe-inspiring rooms in the mansion. A testament to George Washington Vanderbilt II’s love for literature.
#Library #Books #knowledge #widsom #Gallery #biltmore #historic #architecture #art #biltmoreestate #vanderbilt #ashville #northcarolina
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Biltmore Estate Ashville North Carolina
Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate stands as a testament to America’s Gilded Age—a period marked by rapid economic growth and extravagant displays of wealth.
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Anderson Cooper's Mother's family. Nice genealogy mapped out in his family's history. Also covers the ramifications of great wealth to those who inherit it.
**The first robber baron and the emergence of the corporation**
https://malwarwickonbooks.com/first-robber-baron/.
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Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt
Date: Not specified (part of an unprinted folder, likely a collection title)
Keywords: Fashion photography, Gloria Vanderbilt, Vogue magazine
Description:
This photograph by Toni Frissell features Gloria Vanderbilt posing in front of a dog and carriage on her patio. The image showcases Vanderbilt's elegant style and sophistication.
Biography of Gloria Vanderbilt:
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was an American heiress, fashion designer, artist, author, and philanthropist. She was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and Gertrude Pigeon Vanderbilt, and a great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II.
Location: The scene is likely set at Vanderbilt's estate in New York City or on her other properties.
Image Notes: The photograph features some faint marks and scrawls in the corner (possibly written notes from an assistant).
#GloriaVanderbilt #Vogue #ToniFrissell #Vanderbilt #American #NewYorkCity #unitedstates #headoftheharbor #newyork(state) #longisland #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt [ca. 1964]
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: Harold Sterling Vanderbilt at Marble House
Date: 1920s (exact date unknown)
Keywords: Fashion photography, Gilded Age, American aristocracy
Description:
The image features Harold Sterling Vanderbilt, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, standing in front of Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island. The photograph was taken by Toni Frissell, an American fashion photographer known for her work with prominent clients including Life magazine.
Biography: Toni Frissell (1907-1988) was an American fashion photographer who captured the essence of Gilded Age luxury and elegance through her photographs.
Harold Sterling Vanderbilt (1894-1970) was a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, known for their prominent role in American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
#GloriaVanderbilt #MarbleHouseDate #American #Vanderbilt #MarbleHouse #Newport #RhodeIsland #ToniFrissell #Harold #America #unitedstates #newport #rhodeisland #photography
Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: Portrait of Gloria Vanderbilt by Toni Frissell
Date: circa 1948
Keywords: fashion, portrait, photography, celebrity culture.
Description:
Portrait of Gloria Vanderbilt, a renowned American fashion designer and socialite, photographed by Toni Frissell in 1948. The photograph depicts Vanderbilt in her personal studio, likely at her country estate or home in New York City.
Note: Little is known about the exact location where this photograph was taken, but it may be related to one of Vanderbilt's homes or studios.
Biography:
Toni Frissell (1907-1992) was an American fashion photographer and journalist.
Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper (1924-2019) was an American heiress, artist, musician, designer, actress, and writer.
#GloriaVanderbilt #ToniFrissell #American #Vanderbilt #NewYorkCity #acapulco #mexico #photography
Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: "Gloria Vanderbilt in Her Country Home"
Date: Not specified
Keywords: Gloria Vanderbilt, country home, portrait photography
The photograph depicts Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper sitting in her country home.
Location: The country home is located in the United States.
Bios:
- Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was an American artist, writer, and socialite. She was a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family and known for her philanthropic work and fashion sense.
#GloriaVanderbilt #theUnitedStates #American #Vanderbilt #VogueStory-Gloria #GloriaVanderbilts #America #acapulco #mexico #photography
Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt in Country Studio, 1950s
Date: circa 1950s
Keywords: fashion photography, Gloria Vanderbilt, Vogue magazine
Description:
This photograph showcases a serene scene of American socialite and artist Gloria Vanderbilt sitting in her country studio. The image features a combination of soft colors, elegant furniture, and decorative elements that reflect Vanderbilt's artistic personality.
Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper (1924-2010) was an American heiress, artist, author, and fashion icon who was known for her striking appearance and versatility as a model, actress, and designer. Born in New York City, she gained international recognition in the 1940s and 1950s for her modeling work with major fashion magazines such as Vogue.
Location: The photograph was likely taken at Vanderbilt's country estate in the United States.
#GloriaVanderbilt #CountryStudio #Vogue #American #Vanderbilt #NewYorkCity #theUnitedStates #VogueStory-Gloria #GloriaVanderbilts #acapulco #mexico #photography
Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
**Title:** "Gloria Vanderbilt in Country Setting"
**Date:** No specific date provided
**Keywords:** Gloria Vanderbilt, Vogue Magazine, 20th-century portrait photography
**Description:**
This photograph features a portrait of American socialite and artist Gloria Vanderbilt, taken by photographer Toni Frissell. The image shows Vanderbilt in a country setting, likely at her estate in the United States.
Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was an American heiress, fashion designer, painter, writer, and animal welfare activist.
Toni Frissell (1907-1988) was an American photographer known for her portraits of famous women from the 1930s to the 1960s, including Gloria Vanderbilt.
#GloriaVanderbilt #VogueMagazine #American #ToniFrissell #Vanderbilt #theUnitedStates #Vogue #acapulco #mexico #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt - 5 February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt by Toni Frissell
Date: Not specified, but part of a 1950s-60s Vogue issue
Description:
This black and white photograph features American socialite and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2010). A member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, she was known for her style and elegance.
The image was taken by photographer Toni Frissell in New York City.
Keywords: fashion, photography, Vogue, 1950s, 1960s
#GloriaVanderbilt-5 #GloriaVanderbilt #ToniFrissell #American #Vanderbilt #NewYorkCity #unitedstates #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1962.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: "Gloria Vanderbilt in Leotard"
Date: The photograph was taken by Toni Frissell.
Keywords: Vogue, Gloria Vanderbilt, Toni Frissell, fashion photography, 1940s.
A photograph of Gloria Vanderbilt, an American socialite and artist, wearing a leotard with no lipstick. She is shown choosing her outfit, possibly for a photo shoot for Vogue magazine. The image provides a candid glimpse into the life of this influential figure in the fashion world.
#GloriaVanderbilt #ToniFrissell #American #Vogue #America #Vanderbilt #GloriaVanderbilt’s #unitedstates #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt - 5 February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: "A Study in Chic" by Toni Frissell
Date: 1930s-1940s (exact dates not specified)
Keywords: Vogue, fashion photography, American designers.
The photograph features Gloria Vanderbilt, an American socialite and heiress to the Vanderbilt fortune, wearing a stylish outfit. The image is part of the Toni Frissell photograph collection, which showcases the designer's work during her time as a prominent figure in the fashion industry.
Toni Frissell (1907-1986) was an American photographer known for her work in fashion and portrait photography. She worked with top designers such as Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, and her photographs have been featured in numerous publications including Vogue.
Gloria Vanderbilt (1915-2019) was a renowned socialite, artist, and fashion icon. She was the great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and served as a model and muse for prominent photographers, including Toni Frissell.
The collection is housed at the Library of Congress, where it can be viewed online at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090.
#GloriaVanderbilt-5 #AStudyinChic #ToniFrissell #American #GloriaVanderbilt #Vanderbilt #RalphLauren #VeraWang #Vogue #ToniFrissells #Frissell #Congress #unitedstates #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt, Wyatt Cooper, Chris Stokowski, and Stan Stokowski May, 1964.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: The Splendor of a Great Family: The Vanderbilts
Description: This black and white and color photograph, taken by photographer Toni Frissell in 1964, captures four members of the famous Vanderbilt family at their country estate, Wynterthur.
The individuals featured are:
- Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper (1924-2019), American fashion designer and socialite, daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and Gloria Morgan Hewitt.
- Wyatt Cooper (1906-1963), American photographer, husband of Gloria Vanderbilt.
- Chris Stokowski (1925-2010), American conductor, music director for the New York Philharmonic from 1969 to 1987.
- Stan Stokowski (1932-present), American musician and composer.
Location: Wynterthur, a country estate located in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Publication: The Splendor of a Great Family: The Vanderbilts, Life, August 14, 1964.
#GloriaVanderbilt #WyattCooper #ChrisStokowski #StanStokowski #ToniFrissell #Vanderbilt #Wynterthur #VanderbiltCooper #American #GloriaMorgan #NewCanaan #Connecticut #unitedstates #vanderbilt #gloria #connecticut #stamford #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
**Toni Frissell Photograph Collection for Vogue**
The Toni Frissell photograph collection, created in 1920s-1950s, features portraits of fashionable women taken by renowned photographer Toni Frissell for publication in Vogue magazine.
Biographies:
- Toni Frissell (1907-1996) was an American photographer and fashion designer known for her work capturing the essence of elegance and sophistication in her subjects.
- G. Vanderbilt is likely referring to Gloria Vanderbilt, a fashion icon and heiress to the Vanderbilt fortune, who frequently appeared in Vogue during the 1920s-1950s.
Locations:
- Paris, France (mentioned in relation to Frissell's work for Vogue)
Titles, Date, and Keywords:
Title: "Toni Frissell Photograph Collection"
Date: 1920s-1950s
Keywords: fashion photography, Vogue magazine, Toni Frissell
#GloriaVanderbilt #ToniFrissell #Vogue #American #Vanderbilt #Paris #France #Frissell #unitedstates #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: Photograph Collection for Vogue, 1950s
Description:
This photograph collection, acquired by Vogue in the 1950s, features works by renowned photographer Toni Frissell. The collection includes 11 slides showcasing glamorous images of fashion icons and celebrities of the time.
The photographs were shot in various locations across the United States, including New York City's Upper East Side, where Gloria Vanderbilt resided. The Yellow Room at Vanderbilt's estate was also a popular setting for some of the shots.
Biography: Toni Frissell (1917-2001) was an American photographer and artist, best known for her work capturing the elegance and glamour of the 1950s fashion era. She is celebrated for her contributions to the medium and was one of the first female photographers to achieve widespread recognition in the field.
Keywords: Fashion photography, Vogue, Gloria Vanderbilt, Toni Frissell, 1950s
#GloriaVanderbilt #ToniFrissell #theUnitedStates #NewYorkCitys #UpperEastSide #TheYellowRoom #Vanderbilt #American #first #unitedstates #photography
Gloria Vanderbilt, 4 February, 1966.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt, published in Vogue (1966)
Description: This photograph of American socialite and fashion icon Gloria Vanderbilt was published in an issue of Vogue magazine in February 1966.
Biography:
Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was a renowned American artist, fashion designer, and socialite. She was a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family and later became a prominent figure in New York City's art world.
Location:
The photograph is located in the United States Library of Congress' collection.
Date:
February 1966
Keywords:
Toni Frissell, Gloria Vanderbilt, Vogue, fashion photography
#GloriaVanderbilt #Vogue #American #Vanderbilt #NewYorkCitys #Congress #ToniFrissell #unitedstates #photography
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