By Invitation Only
The time is finally here. A debutante is coming out. It’s going to be THE grand event everyone wants to attend. But first, things first, everyone must gather for tea. The invitations have been sent, and soon we’ll learn who is in and out. Events leading up to Louise Van Alen’s debutante ball puts everyone high alert as it becomes who has been invited and who hasn’t. Prince Alexis Mdivani, Frank Shields, Jakey Astor, and the Van Alen brothers make their ways at the necessary activities, while the invited Doris Duke and Prince realize Barbara Hutton is not included. Other people and subjects include: Henry Van Alen, Sam Van Alen, Daisy Van Alen, French governess Jenny Renaud, Caroline Astor, William Backhouse Astor Jr, Carrie Astor, Alva Vanderbilt, Consuelo Vanderbilt, William K Vanderbilt III, retracing historical dates, social rules on mourning, and social exclusion especially amongst teens. Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
November 26, 2020
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By Invitation Only
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The time is finally here. A debutante is coming out. It’s going to be THE grand event everyone wants to attend. But first, things first, everyone must gather for tea.
The invitations have been sent, and soon we’ll learn who is in and out.
Events leading up to Louise Van Alen’s debutante ball puts everyone high alert as it becomes who has been invited and who hasn’t. Prince Alexis Mdivani, Frank Shields, Jakey Astor, and the Van Alen brothers make their ways at the necessary activities, while the invited Doris Duke and Prince realize Barbara Hutton is not included.
Other people and subjects include: Henry Van Alen, Sam Van Alen, Daisy Van Alen, French governess Jenny Renaud, Caroline Astor, William Backhouse Astor Jr, Carrie Astor, Alva Vanderbilt, Consuelo Vanderbilt, William K Vanderbilt III, retracing historical dates, social rules on mourning, and social exclusion especially amongst teens.
Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
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