Edith Wetmore
Edith Malvina Keteltas Wetmore was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 23, 1870. Her father, George Peabody Wetmore, was governor of Rhode Island from 1885 to 1887 and a United States Senator from 1895 through 1913. Miss Wetmore, who was educated in private schools in the United States and Europe, never married. She lived with her sister, Maude K. Wetmore, at the family estate. Maude Wetmore was nationally known Republican leader until her death in 1951. Edith Wetmore was a charter member and first president of the Old State House in Newport, Inc., founded to maintain the State Capitol which was more than 200 years old. She also helped found the Newport Casino Theater, in Newport, Rhode Island. She was... more.
We know 4 people that Edith Wetmore is related to.
- Advisory Council
- Founded 1907.
- Founded to provide advice and funding for the museum’s collections.
- This person is a organization of Edith.
- This person is involved with 14486 objects in our collection.
- This person is a sibling of Edith.
- This person is involved with 23 objects in our collection.
- Sarah Cooper Hewitt
- (American, 1859–1930).
- A dynamic personality with an educated eye for design.
- This person is a friend of Edith.
- This person is involved with 8001 objects in our collection.
- Eleanor Garnier Hewitt
- (American, 1864–1924).
- A design education pioneer and skilled equestrian.
- This person is a friend of Edith.
- This person is involved with 7136 objects in our collection.
