Backyard Goldmine - Rare Antique Finds at The Manor!
Published 2024-07-13
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The Gilded Age American Heiress Exhibition opened to the public here at Mapperton on the 5th May. However, if you can’t make it in person you can buy a ticket (3 cups of coffee) for a virtual hour long tour with me, and support this ongoing project over at www.buymeacoffee.com/juliejmontagu
A new exhibition offers a glimpse into the captivating world of Alberta Sturges Montagu, the 9th Countess of Sandwich, and an American Heiress from the renowned era known as The Gilded Age.
Curated by Mapperton’s very own American Viscountess, Julie Montagu, the "American Heiress" collection is comprised of more than 10,000 previously unseen letters exchanged between Alberta (Sturges) Montagu and her family, as well as the peerage at large.
Dating from 1888 to 1951, these letters constitute the largest unpublished private collection of correspondence from the period. They offer a remarkable glimpse into the life of a "dollar bride" during the Gilded Age, shedding light on both triumphs and struggles.
The exhibition takes innovation to the next level by introducing Alberta AI, a ground-breaking creation that brings her story to life like never before.
“With the aid of cutting-edge AI technology, we've resurrected Alberta's voice, allowing her to answer visitors’ burning questions about her remarkable journey,” says Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke.
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Warm regards,
Luke & Julie
Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingb
All Comments (21)
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If they’d taken Julie in that barn they would’ve just cancelled the furniture pickup.
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If it were me, there would be no Lorry at 8am, as I would be hard at cleaning and restoring the treasure Luke and his mother found.
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Your mother has an amazing memory for all the different items you looked at. You should catalog your collection while she is still around so no one forgets the history behind it all.
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Cancel pickup until Julie gets there!!
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Luke, your mother is marvelous! I have missed her. I would listen all day to her history! Enjoyed this video so much.
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So love when the Countess is featured in the reels. She’s brilliant in so many areas. Many beautiful pieces.
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Luke’s mom is a treasure trove of historical facts!
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Luke was correct. Coals or embers for the Georgian metal bedwarmer, not hot water.
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Luke your mother the Countess is practical, and a delight. It's always wonderful to see her.
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I would like to go through those boxes . Send Julie in she is a force .
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"No, it's pretty hideous Luke, I wouldn't touch it..." LOL I love his mom!!!
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Lots of restoration projects for Julie--set up a production line for the cleaning and repolishing and you have your cottage almost furnished. Bravo
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I see so many beautiful things in the shed !! It's so lovely to see Luke and his mum on camera together again, and I enjoyed hearing bits of her family history !!! "Take it, it's free (and I'll add this bit from my own grandmother, who lived through two world wars; 'And if you get rid of it you will find yourself needing one, and having to go out and buy a brand new one within a week!!').
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The jelly molds would make a great display on a kitchen wall. And I would keep the green cupboard!
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What a treasure trove of furniture in these storage sheds, but you also have appreciation for your family heirlooms/furniture
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Always a pleasure to listen Lady Sandwich and indeed ı would like to learn a bit about her family it seems interesting really 😊😀
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I like the green cupboard.
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I’m surprised that Julie hasn’t been in that storage before. I’m sure that once everything is clean, the cottage is going to look great with that furniture.
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How lovely it will be to see the cottage decorated and furnished with your Grand-Aunts antique 1920's furnishings.
