Heiress Collection

Swanking at Whitley Bay
I M SWANKING LIKE AN HEIRESS AT WHITLEY BAY - I VE FORGOTTEN ALL ABOUT WORK ! Date: circa 1910

Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, Duchess of Marlborough
Portrait of Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough

The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet
America and the Peerage - Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903

Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow - Barbara Hutton
Portrait of Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Barbara Woolworth Hutton (1912-1979), socialite, heiress and philanthropist, dubbed the " poor little rich girl"

Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman), 1893. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman), 1893

May Goelet (Duchess of Roxburghe) as a little girl
Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903, becoming Duchess of Roxburghe and bringing with her a dowry of some $20 million

Countess of Tankerville (Leonora Van Marter)
Lady Paget, formerly Minnie Stevens of New York, American heiress and prominent society hostess. Known as Mrs Arthur Paget before her husband was elevated to the peerage. Date: 1904

Countess of Suffolk, Margaret (Daisy) Leiter
Margaret " Daisy" Leiter, sister-in-law of Lord Curzon (who was married to her sister Mary). She married Henry Molyneux Paget Howard, 19th Earl of Suffolk in 1904

May Goelet Roxburghe
MARY WILSON MAY GOELET duchess of ROXBURGHE American heiress, wife of Henry, eighth duke. Date: ? - 1937

Portrait of Marchesa Casati (oil on canvas)
703021 Portrait of Marchesa Casati (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of The Hon Mrs Lucy Loftus, 1667

Nancy Cunard on cover of The Sketch
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph by Cecil Beaton of Miss Nancy Cunard (1896 - 1965), heiress, poet and political activist, owner of the Hours Printing Press

(Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho)
1574678 (Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Anne Louise Germaine de Stael (1766-1817) Swiss writer and heiress of Jacques Necker, Finance minister to Louis XVI

Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Unveiling of a cannon captured by the British during the Crimean War

Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts, at Holly Lodge, Highgate, 1860. The company having taken their seats, the battalion marched up in column,

Astor, Alice Muriel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Feb. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Astor, Alice Muriel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Feb. 28

Dr. Angelica Singleton, Mrs. Abraham Van Buren, 1842, (1913). Creator: Unknown
Angelica Singleton, Mrs. Abraham Van Buren, 1842, (1913). Heiress and the daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren, president of the United States

Mrs. Mary Benson and Alice DeLamar, standing by the door of a house, 1933. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Mary Benson and Alice DeLamar, standing by the door of a house, 1933. Address: Westport, Connecticut

DeLamar, Alice, Miss, with dog, standing outdoors, between 1927 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
DeLamar, Alice, Miss, with dog, standing outdoors, between 1927 and 1942

DeLamar, Alice, Miss, with dog, seated outdoors, between 1927 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
DeLamar, Alice, Miss, with dog, seated outdoors, between 1927 and 1942

DeLamar, Alice, Miss, seated on a rock, between 1927 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
DeLamar, Alice, Miss, seated on a rock, between 1927 and 1942

Morris, Gouverneur, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morris, Gouverneur, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 8

Horse Shows - Bakmetieff, Mme. Wife of Russian Ambassador. Hengelmuller Von Hengervar... 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Horse Shows - Bakmetieff, Mme. Wife of Russian Ambassador. Hengelmuller Von Hengervar Wife of The Ambassador From Austri-Hungary. Mclean, Mrs. Edward Beale, 1912

Edward Beale McLean with Mrs. McLean, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward Beale McLean with Mrs. McLean, 1912
Edward Beale McLean with Mrs. McLean, 1912. [American publisher and owner of The Washington Post newspaper Ned McLean, with his wife Evalyn Walsh McLean, mining heiress and socialite]

Mrs. Edward Beale McLean with Husband, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Edward Beale McLean with Husband, 1911
Mrs. Edward Beale McLean with Husband, 1911. [American mining heiress and socialite Evalyn Walsh McLean with her husband Ned McLean, publisher and owner of The Washington Post newspaper

Portrait of the Duchess of Orleans, c1790. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait of the Duchess of Orleans, c1790

Lady Charles Spencer, 1776. Creator: William Dickinson
Lady Charles Spencer, 1776

Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Symptoms of Crim. Con!!, published February 12, 1819

Mrs. Bryan Cooke (Frances Puleston, 1765-1818), ca. 1787-91. Creator: George Romney
Mrs. Bryan Cooke (Frances Puleston, 1765-1818), ca. 1787-91

The Duchess of Marlborough and the Marquess of Blandford
Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. She married the duke in 1895 after being coerced into the marriage by her

Myra Clark Gaines, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Myra Clark Gaines, between 1855 and 1865. [American socialite, plaintiff in a legal battle to recognise her legal status as the sole heir of her deceased fathers estate

Gaines, Myra Clark, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Gaines, Myra Clark, ca. 1860-1865

Miss Havisham, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109868 Miss Havisham, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks; English

Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1912, printed c. 1940 (gelatin silver print)
2640739 Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1912, printed c.1940 (gelatin silver print) by Meyer, Adolf de (1868-1946); 35.6x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Luisa)

Rachael Wriothesley (XXXL)
Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russel (1636-1723)

Portia with the Casket, Vide (oil on canvas)
CH322999 Portia with the Casket, Vide (oil on canvas) by Severn, Joseph (1793-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene from The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare; suitors are asked to)

Portrait of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, 1835 (litho)
4070971 Portrait of Rachel Wriothesley, Lady Russell, 1835 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel, Lady Russell (1636 - 1723) was an English noblewoman

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518737 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, French Marquis
Vintage 19th century photograph: Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, Marquis de Castellane, known as Boni de Castellane, was a French nobleman and politician

Daisy Fellowes (nee Margeurite Severine Philippine Decazes de Glucksbierg (1890 - 1962), celebrated society figure, acclaimed beauty, novelist, poet

Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (litho)
1615019 Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant)

Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1615017 Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peer and Heiress, by Walter Besant)

Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314892 Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heiress of a Fair Domain, 19th century (w / c)
6200161 Heiress of a Fair Domain, 19th century (w/c) by Stanton, Clark (1832-94); 24.2x16.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Jo Carstairs in racing boat Estella IV
Marion Joe Carstairs, pictured with her engineer Mr Joe Harris in the Napier engine racing motor boat, Estella IV which she planned to drive in the International Trophy Race for Motor Boats to be

Johanna Lady Abergavenny (engraving)
820676 Johanna Lady Abergavenny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johanna Lady Abergavenny. Elizabeth de Beauchamp)

Dickie Gordon and Walter Crisham at Eden Roc
Dorothy Mary " Dickie" Fellowes-Gordon (3 August 1891 11 August 1991) Scottish socialite, coal industry heiress and singer, companion of Elsa Maxwell

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"Heiresses: Tales of Glamour and Legacy" Step into the world of heiresses, where opulence meets privilege. From swanking at Whitley Bay to grand balls in palatial estates, these women have left an indelible mark on history. Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, Duchess of Marlborough, epitomized elegance and grace as she navigated high society with her immense wealth. Her marriage to the Duke of Marlborough was a union that captivated the world. Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman), immortalized by John Singer Sargent's brushstrokes in 1893, exuded sophistication and refinement. Her portrait stands as a testament to her beauty and social standing. Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow - Barbara Hutton, known for her vast inheritance from the Woolworth fortune, lived a life filled with luxury but also faced personal struggles that money couldn't solve. The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet were a match made in aristocratic heaven. Their union brought together two prominent families and solidified their status among the elite. May Goelet (Duchess of Roxburghe) may have been born into privilege but captured hearts even as a little girl. Her innocence juxtaposed against her future role as duchess created an enchanting narrative. Leonora Van Marter, Countess of Tankerville, commanded attention wherever she went with her poise and regal demeanor. She was revered for both her beauty and philanthropic endeavors. Margaret "Daisy" Leiter became the illustrious Countess of Suffolk through marriage but had already established herself as one of America's most sought-after heiresses before walking down the aisle. May Goelet Roxburghe embodied grace personified; every step she took radiated charm befitting royalty. As Duchess of Roxburghe, she reigned with elegance and sophistication.