National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Comments
Character-Defining Features of the Furnished Interior taken as a Whole
1899-1906 1906 1940 Current
Vanderbilt Renovation - Inventory Conditions
First 1938
Period
X X X X, M These fixtures remain in situ,
although in some cases the
shades have been replaced
E.F. Caldwell & Co. Lighting Fixtures,
one of the finest American makers of
lighting devices supplied custom-made
fixtures according to designs by the
architects and decorators of the
Vanderbilt Mansion. They were also
responsible for electrifying antique
fixtures and adapting Oriental ceramics
for use as lamps
Textiles X X X, M, L X, M, L The collections contain a
remarkable number of 19 th -
century textiles including
tapestries, upholstery, draperies
and bed coverings.
Antique and reproduction furnishings X X X X These were essential elements
from Europe
for the creation of an old-world
style
Flowers, plants, and floral arrangements X X L L Flowers, plants, and floral
arrangements were a dynamic
feature of the decoration. The
flowers and plants were supplied
from the gardens and
greenhouses.
X X M X Re-wiring done after transfer to
NPS
Mechanical Systems
Electrical system - lighting,
light switches, electrical outlets
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