Kingscote's Coming of Age: A Sentimental Journey
Kingscote (1839-41) is one of the most intact historic houses in the
United States. Over five generations of King family objects are on
display in the house as well as letters, journals and photographs. The
fine art, furnishings and decorative objects combined with written
materials offer a unique window into the culture of Gilded Age America
by a family that was prominent in social, economic, political and
cultural circles.
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This research report is based on the study and editing of letters and journals of members of the King family.
I. Background of the King Family of Newport, Rhode Island.........................................1-6
The Doctors David King
Edward and William Henry King and the China Trade
David King, Jr. and the China Trade
II. David King, Jr. and Ella Louisa Rives: Marriage and Family...................................7-21
David King, Jr. Diary entries 1874 -1875
David King, Jr. Family Lifestyle 1882-1894
Composite Representative Year
Life in Washington DC
III. Kingscote and Summer Seasons in Newport, Rhode Island.................................22-30
Overview of the Summer Season at Kingscote; 1885 Diary Entries
IV. Kingscote: A Woman’s Domain 1896-1916......................................................31-41
V. Addendum: Servants at Kingscote.....................................................................42-46
VI.
Bibliography.......................................................................................................47-52
Exhibits:
A. Family Genealogy................................................................................................53
B. Letters of David King, Jr. from China.............................................................54-67
C. Letters of Ella Rives King to Gwendolen King Armstrong...............................68-86
D. Letters of Gwendolen King to Ella Rives King..............................................87-128
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