Publisher's Synopsis
The Private Collection of W. H. Vanderbilt is a book published in 1879 that showcases the extensive art collection of William Henry Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt was a prominent American businessman and one of the richest men in the world during his time. The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of the art pieces in his collection, which included paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects from various periods and regions. The collection was housed in his New York City mansion, which was known as the ""Marble House"" due to its opulent marble exterior. The book provides a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy elite during the Gilded Age and serves as a historical record of Vanderbilt's impressive art collection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
