This mansion is very different from the properties restored by the Newport Preservation Society. Although originally built by one of the Vanderbilts, the property was purchased in 1922 by the Duke family and shortly afterwards was inherited by their 12-year old daughter, Doris Duke. It was one of five elegant properties around the world that she ...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/24/06
The artwork, furnishings and home are beautiful and well worth seeing. Most of the antiques are extremely rare (Catherine the Great's end tables are here.) The artwork is first class-Renior, antique European oils. The guides are extremely knowledgable and can answer all your questions. The guides are "ladies" themselves.
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