Private Library, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

Private Library, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

W. R. Hearst’s private library, the smaller of the castle’s two libraries, which is part of his residential suite, with more manuscript lampshades.

Lampshade #1, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

Manuscript Lampshade #1, Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

I have been wanting to see these lampshades made from manuscripts for quite some time. On a recent visit to my parents in California, I finally had the chance to go down to San Simeon and tour Hearst Castle, including viewing the lampshades.