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Kingscote's Coming of Age: A Sentimental Journey
Holly Collins
 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.
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
The information contained in this report is the property of The Preservation Society of Newport County, and is protected by copyright laws. It is provided for your personal, non-commercial and educational use only. This material may not be copied, published, reproduced, transmitted, distributed or modified without the express written permission of The Preservation Society of Newport County.
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