A Collection from The Mount, Edith Wharton's Estate
Item Number: 509
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
The Mount is a turn-of-the-century home that Edith Wharton designed and built based on the precepts outlined in her 1897 book The Decoration of Houses, co-authored with architect Ogden Codman, Jr. A perfect example of the newly dawned American Renaissance, the classical revival house and its formal gardens represent the only full expression of Wharton's architectural and landscape architectural theories.
Only five percent of National Historic Landmarks are dedicated to women, and The Mount is one of them. Like Jefferson's Monticello, it is an autobiographical house, one that definitely embodies its creator's spirit.
This collection from The Mount includes:
2 Passes for Adult Admission with Guided Tours
(valid 5.5.2012-10.31.2012)
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (paperback)
Cruise of the Vanadis by Edith Wharton (hardbound)
Two postcards:
Author and dog lover Edith Wharton posing with her long hair Chihuahuas, Mimi and Miza. Circa 1889-1890
The walled garden at The Mount with the Astilbe arendsii (Bridal Veil) in full bloom
Great Women of Literature Ruler
Magnet and pen of The Mount
Special Instructions
http://www.edithwharton.org/
All gift certificates will be mailed to winners via certified First-Class mail, return receipt requested.
Delivery arrangements will be made for all local winners.
Shipping costs are the responsibility of the winner.
Shipping will be handled via UPS ground and charged according to weight.
- Small packages (up to 10 lbs.) $12
- Medium packages (11-25 lbs.) $16
- Large package (26 lbs.) $25
Due to University of Massachusetts policy, the Fine Arts Center will not be collecting credit cards from bidders during the auction. When the auction is over, the Fine Arts Center will reach out to winning bidder's to collect payment information.