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

Title
Mrs. Astor's New York : money and social power in a gilded age / Eric Homberger.
Author
Homberger, Eric.
Publication
New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, c2002.

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New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Collection.
Description
xiv, 330 p. : ill. (some col.), maps; 25 cm.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
Subject
  • Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn, 1830-1908
  • Aristocracy (Social class) > New York (State) > New York > History > 19th century
  • Rich people > New York (State) > New York > Social life and customs > 19th century
  • Rich people > New York (State) > New York > Biography
  • Wealth > Social aspects > History > New York (State) > New York > 19th century
  • New York (N.Y.) > Social life and customs > 19th century
  • New York (N.Y.) > History > 1865-1898
  • New York (N.Y.) > Biography
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-320) and index.
Source (note)
  • New York Genealogical and Biographical Society;
Contents
Looking at aristocracy -- The art of social climbing -- Aristocratic neighborhoods -- Going to the ball -- Ward McAllister -- Being Mrs. Astor.
Call Number
NYGB N.Y. L M314.47 H69
ISBN
0300095015
LCCN
2002002034
OCLC
49031932
Author
Homberger, Eric.
Title
Mrs. Astor's New York : money and social power in a gilded age / Eric Homberger.
Imprint
New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, c2002.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-320) and index.
Source
Gift; New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; 2008.
Added Author
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Collection.
Research Call Number
NYGB N.Y. L M314.47 H69
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