This is described as a child's bedroom. It is smaller than most of the other
bedrooms, but it is still quite large, given all the furniture in there.
This is described as a child's bedroom. It is smaller than most of the other
bedrooms, but it is still quite large, given all the furniture in there.
An interesting lamp design, with flowers inside the clear glass base. Presumably
the flowers are not real, which would require them to be replaced every few days.
Yet another bedroom, this one bigger and brighter than the one above.
The master bedroom of the north wing, though one presumes for guests, as Hearst
had a bedroom, somewhat more modest, for himself. Lu is taking the photo, with
Yiwen behind, and our trusty tour guide in the distance.
All the closets had wood panelling, and not just wood, but cedar, as illustrated
in this setting.
This part of the building was later construction, and indicative of that is the
more modern plumbing and electrical components. As shown in this marble bathroom
with black bath/toilet/basin.
Black and white decor, and plenty of mirrors, is quite modern decor to match
the modern amenities.
Marion Davies' bedroom. Although not married to Hearst, she was often accused of
being a gold digger, but reality was quite the reverse. She helped Hearst during
a financial crisis, which might well have lead to the collapse of his empire had
she not been able to help. Or so the tour guide said.
Marion Davies' bath, complete with heart symbol in the marble pattern.
Presumably not accidentally.
Another sitting room. It appears people of this time sat around a lot!
This part of the ceiling - the supporting cross beam - has a reference to Tristan
and Isolde on the decorations, which appear to be for children.
The bedroom of William Randolph Hearst, and in particular his bed.
And the comfy chair.
On the other side (behind the camera for the above photo) is this silver tabernacle,
made of a single piece of silver which is beaten into shape from the other side,
then wrapped around the wooden structure.
From this high point of the tour, we headed downstairs to the back garden.
Hearst Castle
Outdoors then Home
Reunion