It is said that the paneling in the Study was commissioned by Mr. Vanderbilt and made in France. The light oak paneling was then shipped to Oakdale and installed by these craftsmen. The wood carvings that adorn the paneling, above the bookshelves, represent the Arts and Sciences.
Art

Art
Music

Music
Architecture

Architecture
Literature

Literature
Science

Science
Drama

Drama
Agriculture

Agriculture
Mathematics

Mathematics
Interior, Study Door

Interior, Study Door
Detail, Carvings Around Fireplace

Detail, Carvings Around Fireplace
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Last Modified on January 31, 2012, at 07:25 AM by LPR