Robert Winthrop Chanler: Forgotten Windows

Seven stained glass windows were originally installed in the room. Red and gold paint flared up the central fireplace, massive painted folding screens spread through the room, light filtered through the stained glass, and heavy drapes hung down to create a sumptuous and private space energized by the collective efforts of Vanderbilt and Chanler. 

August 6, 2012 · History, Whitney