The Needle Room

This room in the south-east turret retains its Georgean Cove and originally served as the Closet to the State Bedroom.

Playfair added the diamond coffering to the ceiling. Duchess May also redesigned this room in Louis XVI style, reflecting American enthusiasm for Marie Antoinette.

The room has been refurnished recently to display some of the most important smaller works of art from Duchess May's collection.

Works of art, including Matisse, Odilon Redon and Augustus John and early needlework, show her flair for decorative obejects of superb quality.