Title
Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate
Creator
Date
c. 1885 - 1892
Description
Photograph of the front facade of the original Breakers estate, designed by Peabody and Stearns for Pierre Lorillard IV. The estate was purchased by Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1885, though the main house was lost to fire in 1892. The Italianate villa that is The Breakers today was then built on the site.
Notes
Imprinted inscription on recto reads "EDWIN H. LINCOLN, CAMBRIDGEPORT MASS"
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
photographic print
albumen
Extent
10" X 11.75"
Collection
Identifier
PSNCA.H.001.159
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