24 Karat Engraved Gold House Anniversary Gift, 1863
Scope and Contents
This little gold house was a gift to Cornelius Vanderbilt from his wife Sophia on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Sophia Johnson and Cornelius Vanderbilt were married for 53 years and had 13 children. The home represents the first house where the couple lived on Staten Island. In the doorway is a hand-etched woman and the words “C. Vanderbilt/G.Wedding/Dec. 19, 1863.”
Dates
- Creation: 1863
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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