Socialite Collection

MARGARET MOLLY BROWN (1867-1932). The Unsinkable Molly Brown. American socialite, philanthropist, activist, and survivor of the Titanic. Photographed c1890

The It Girl by George Whitelaw
Colour illustration showing an attractive socialite surrounded by attentive gentlemen

Tangoville sur Mer, caricature of Coco Chanel (1883-1971) dancing with Arthur
CHT187703 Tangoville sur Mer, caricature of Coco Chanel (1883-1971) dancing with Arthur Boy Capel, 1913 (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Miss Angela Dudley-Ward
Claire Angela Louise Dudley Ward (1916 1999) later Lady Laycock, or Angie, [7] who married in 1935 the commando leader Major-General Sir Robert Laycock by whom she had two sons and three daughters

Mrs McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland) dressed as champagne
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist. Photographed here in a sparkling champagne dress

Gene Tierney (1920 - 1991), New York socialite who became an actress on film and stage, first on stage, then in Hollywood films

Mrs Whighams Ascot Party
A group at a house party held by Mrs George Hay Whigham at her home at Ascot, during Ascot Week. From left, Mr, C. Moore, Miss Margaret Whigham (Mrs Whighams daughter, later the Duchess of Argyll)

Mrs Flash Kellett, wife of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Orlando Kellett and formerly Helen Myrtle Dorothy Atherley, drawn by Olive Snell

Wallis Simpson
A glamorous studio portrait of Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), American socialite. Born in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, she divorced her second husband

Jacqueline Kennedy, and the Duchess of Alba. Seville, Spain. April 1966

Mrs. William Astor, 1890, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. William Astor, 1890, (1903). Portrait De Mme Astor. Portrait of American socialite Caroline Webster Schermerhorn (1831-1908), wife of businessman, racehorse breeder/owner

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"

Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington (1889-1956), styled Lady Gerald Wellesley between 1914 and 1943, born Dorothy Violet Ashton, socialite, author, poet and literary editor

Mrs Charles Sweeny as Astrae the Star-Maiden
Mrs Charles Sweeny, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993), pictured as Astrae, the Star-Maiden for the Olympian Party at Claridges on 5 March 1935 in aid of

The Hon. Alicia Browne, later Alicia Edmonstone (1909 - 1992), only daughter of Lord and Lady Kilmaine. Seventh in a series of Bystander Beauties photographed in colour especially for The Bystander

The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood
A portrait of Viscountess Bridports only daughter, sister to Viscount Bridport. Miss Nelson Hood, reported the Bystander was greatly interested in yachting, dogs and lawn tennis

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

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

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and her child. Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806), born Georgiana Spencer, was the first wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire and a celebrated socialite of her day

Netherhall, Cumberland, England. 1880 (engraving)
7234749 Netherhall, Cumberland, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Netherhall, Cumberland, England)

Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7234744 Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, England)

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

Tatler front cover featuring Viscountess Furness
Thelma, Lady Furness (1904 - 1970), born Thelma Morgan featured on the front cover of The Tatler. Thelma married twice, the second time to Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness

Tatler front cover featuring Loelia, Duchess of Westminster
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Loelia, Duchess of Westminster (1902 - 1993), born Loelia Mary Ponsonby

MARGARET MOLLY BROWN (1867-1932). The Unsinkable Molly Brown. American socialite, philanthropist, activist and survivor of the Titanic

Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny at The Embassy Club
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny (Mrs Charles Sweeny was formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll)

Mrs Charles Sweeny contemplating her portrait
Mrs Charles Sweeny (1912 - 1993), formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the Duchess of Argyll, pictured looking at her own portrait in an exhibition of work by the portraitist Molly Bishop at

Inverary Castle, Argyll, Scotland. 1880 (engraving)
7234758 Inverary Castle, Argyll, Scotland. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inverary Castle, Argyll, Scotland)

Burghley House, Lincolnshire, England. 1880 (engraving)
7234722 Burghley House, Lincolnshire, England. 1880 (engraving) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burghley House, Lincolnshire, England)

Iya, Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo
Iya (nee de Gay), Lady Abdy. (1897-1993), Socialite; first wife of Sir Robert Abdy, 5th Baronet; daughter of George de Gay, pictured at her home

A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025378 A Sphere projecting against a Plane, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806); Albinia

Viscountess Castlerosse dressed as a fish course
Doris Delavigne, Viscountess Castlerosse, dressed as a fish part of a living Christmas dinner set of fancy dress at the Santa Claus Ball held at the Kit-Cat club on 18 December 1929 in aid of Queen

GRACE INGERSOLL (1787-1816). American socialite. Chromolithograph from a drawing by Jules Champagne, 1857

Beautiful Society Girl to Wed Marquis Miss Gellibrand and her fiance, the Marquis de Casa Maury, whose engagement was announced photographed in London 3 February 1923 Paula Gellibrand

Anna Wallace marries Johnny Hesketh, brother of Lord Hesketh, at the Guards Chapel. 2nd December 1980

Wedding of Lord Snowdon and Lucy Lindsay-Hogg, at Kensington Registry Office, London, Friday 15th December 1978

Young women of the high society and elegant young men offering them flowers
AIS5388112 Young women of the high society and elegant young men offering them flowers. Watercolor by Salvador Roses (19th century); Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat, Barcelona

Angelica Van Buren, 1844 (print)
8735820 Angelica Van Buren, 1844 (print) by Duval, Peter S. (1804/5-86); 46.6 x 36.5 cm; Library of Congress, Washington D.C., USA; (add.info.: From life on stone by Chs. Fenderich 1844 ; P.S)

Angelica Singleton Van Buren, 1842 (oil on canvas)
8735819 Angelica Singleton Van Buren, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 107.32 x 85.42 cm; White House, Washington D.C

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630704 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

An orgiastic dinner at the time of the regency of Philippe II, duke of Orleans between 1715 and 1723
ELD4957857 An orgiastic dinner at the time of the regency of Philippe II, duke of Orleans between 1715 and 1723, at the Palais Royal

English society c. 1910 : notables in a salon (print)
1742022 English society c. 1910 : notables in a salon (print); (add.info.: English society c. 1910 : notables in a salon, drawing); Photo: Tallandier.

Lady rising, 1698 (engraving)
7485475 Lady rising, 1698 (engraving); (add.info.: Lady undressed at sunrise, anonymous 17th century engraving (1698) - In Paris Chez J. Mariette rue St

Portrait of Madame recamier, 1936 (print)
5614315 Portrait of Madame recamier, 1936 (print); (add.info.: Portrait of Jeanne-Francoise Julie Adelaide Recamier, 1777-1849, aka Madame Recamier and Juliette. French socialite)

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757 to 1806. Formerly Lady Georgiana Spencer
2915303 Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757 to 1806. Formerly Lady Georgiana Spencer. English socialite and first wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire

The Birthright of Englishmen ascertained, 1216. Surrendered March 22 1770 (engraving)
8677185 The Birthright of Englishmen ascertained, 1216. Surrendered March 22 1770 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo)
5323169 Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Edward VIII)

Lady Charlotte Fitzwilliam, later known as Lady Dundas, 1746 to 1833. English socialite and wife of Thomas Dundas
2915304 Lady Charlotte Fitzwilliam, later known as Lady Dundas, 1746 to 1833. English socialite and wife of Thomas Dundas, 1st Baron Dundas

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"The Socialite Chronicles: Unveiling the Glamorous Lives of High Society" Step into the world of socialites, where opulence and elegance reign supreme. From the pages of "The It Girl" by George Whitelaw to the captivating image of Margaret Molly Brown, these women have left an indelible mark on society. Margaret Molly Brown, known as The Unsinkable Molly Brown, embodies resilience and grace. A survivor of the Titanic tragedy, she used her platform as a socialite to become a philanthropist and activist. Miss Angela Dudley-Ward exudes sophistication in every step she takes. Her presence at high-profile events is always met with admiration and awe. Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler captivates us with her beauty captured by John Singer Sargent's lens. As Mrs. John Jay Chapman, she effortlessly combines charm and intellect. Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow - Barbara Hutton epitomizes wealth beyond imagination. With her lavish lifestyle and impeccable taste, she sets new standards for luxury. Gene Tierney enchants us with her timeless allure. This Hollywood starlet turned heads both on-screen and off-screen as one of society's most sought-after figures. Mrs Whighams Ascot Party showcases extravagant gatherings that only they can curate flawlessly. Every detail meticulously planned to create unforgettable experiences for their esteemed guests. Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington radiates regality wherever she goes. Her title adds another layer to her already mesmerizing persona as a prominent figure in high society circles. Mrs Flash Kellett dazzles with her charisma and vivacity at every soirée she attends. Her magnetic personality draws people towards her like moths to a flame. Mrs Charles Sweeny dons Astrae the Star-Maiden costume flawlessly; it is evident that even in disguise, this socialite shines brighter than any star in the sky. The Hon.