Italian Scenes at Ruthmere
If you have taken a tour at Ruthmere, you probably remember some of the Italian scenes found within the house. It’s also commonly known that Italy was Albert and Elizabeth Beardsley’s favorite place to travel and they did so many times. In this article, we are going to explore where we find Italy inside Ruthmere as well as talk about other more subtle Italian influences found in the mansion.
Imaginary Travels Through Ruthmere’s Steinway (pt.1)
Often we talk about Ruthmere’s Steinway piano and how it has been played by Arthur Rubinstein, one of the most notable pianists of the 20th century. What we don’t typically know is how this piano connects us to many different musical scenes and notable people around the world going back to the early 1900s.
Dr. Miles’ Restorative Nervine
Miles’ primary product in the 1890s was DR. MILES RESTORATIVE NERVINE, a groundbreaking tonic that ultimately paved the way for several other medicines of its type. What exactly was Dr. Miles medical cure-all, Nervine, and why can’t I run to CVS and buy some today?
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