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A Peek Inside Doris Duke's Closet

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

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See the Exhibit While You Can

Doris Duke Dance Costume

Doris Duke wore this costume while practicing classical Indian dance.

Photo courtesy of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation archives, Duke Farms, Hillsborough, NJ
If you're going... Admission to the special exhibit, "From Jet Set to Jeans: The Wardrobe of Doris Duke," is included with Rough Point Tour tickets, which are priced at $25. Children under 12 are admitted free. A limited number of tickets is sold for each tour. Advance reservation tickets may be purchased online. On the day of your visit, you can purchase Rough Point tour tickets starting at 9 a.m. at the Newport Gateway Visitor's Center, located at 23 America's Cup Avenue in downtown Newport. Visit the Newport Restoration Foundation Web site for a schedule of tour times and ticket options. Group tour reservations may be made by calling (401) 849-7300, ext. 10.

The special exhibit of clothing owned and worn by Doris Duke is on view through November 5, 2005.

Rough Point is fully handicapped accessible.

For more information about visiting Rough Point, call (401) 849-7300.

Kim Knox Beckius
Guide since 1998

Kim Knox Beckius
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