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Mrs. Astor's New York : money and social power in a gilded age / Eric Homberger

Catalog Data

Author:
Homberger, Eric  Search this
Subject:
Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn 1830-1908  Search this
Physical description:
xiv, 330 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm
Type:
Biography
Place:
New York (State)
New York
New York (N.Y.)
Date:
2002
C2002
19th century
1865-1898
Contents:
Looking at aristocracy -- The art of social climbing -- Aristocratic neighborhoods -- Going to the ball -- Ward McAllister -- Being Mrs. Astor
Topic:
Aristocracy (Social class)--History  Search this
Rich people--Social life and customs  Search this
Rich people  Search this
Wealth--Social aspects--History  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
History  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_708398