You can read more about those who succeeded at entering my ballroom, as well as the majority who tried and failed, at: www.americanprincesses.com
posted by Mrs. Astor | 11:12 AM
Newly-minted millions of dollars found their way across the Atlantic to impoverished titled families with the marriage of American heiresses to members of the nobility. Some were cynical exchanges of dollars for titles while others were true love matches. Mrs. Astor's own family had more than their share, although she looked down her aristocratic nose at many of the parvenues.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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