Mrs. Astor, Queen of the Gilded Age
Mrs. Astor was queen over one of the most opulent eras in American history. It was very interesting to research the Gilded Age for this post... #history #gildedage #historyblog #americanhistory #america #womenshistory
The Gilded Age, specifically in New York City, took place from about 1870-1900. This time period is so fascinating because of the absurd amount of wealth that was being thrown around by the upper class. The rules of society (specifically for women) were so strange and so confining. This is a time that the average modern American would not be able to connect to (maybe today’s technology…
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