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Crowd in a Field, July, 1898

Biltmore Estate (Asheville, N.C.)
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Item information

Title:
Crowd in a Field, July, 1898
Description:
This photograph shows a group of people in a field. The writing on the back of the photograph is in German. "July 1898 Die junge Mrs. Vanderbilt kommt in Biltmore an [Young Mrs. Vanderbilt arrives at Biltmore]"
Topics:
Forestry
Subjects:
Forests and forestry -- North Carolina
Original Format:
Mounted photograph
Kallitype
Extent:
4 1/2 x 6 1/2
Item identifier:
schenck-1898_07_img2
Created Date:
Names:
Biltmore Estate (Asheville, N.C.) more info on Biltmore Estate (Asheville, N.C.) 
Location:
Biltmore (Asheville, N.C.)
Digital Project:
Manuscript Collections

Building: Biltmore Estate (Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina)

Provenance note:
George Washington Vanderbilt (heir to railroad fortune), first owner
Architectural note:
The mansion provides a preeminent example of elite architecture, decorative arts, and domestic arrangements. Guastavino provided the design for the self-supporting tiled vaults.
Historical note:
The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historical Landmark.
Location:
Biltmore (Asheville, N.C.)
Subjects:
Historic buildings
Historic sites
National Historic Landmarks
National Register of Historic Places
Latitude, Longitude:
35.566899, -82.544711