"Robber baron" is a pejorative term used to describe powerful and wealthy American industrialists and financiers during the late 19th century, an era often referred to as the Gilded Age. The term implies social criticism, suggesting these businessmen were unethical, unscrupulous, or ruthless in their practices.
They were accused of amassing their fortunes through exploitative methods, such as monopolizing large industries (often by forming trusts), restricting output to raise prices, exploiting workers through practices like wage slavery, engaging in unethical business dealings, squashing competition, and influencing government officials. The term combines the idea of criminal behavior ("robber") with illegitimate aristocracy ("baron").
The giant trellis and ivy-covered pergola near the gardens of the Biltmore Estate is a breathtaking architectural feature that seamlessly blends nature with the estate’s grand design. Stretching alongside the Walled Garden, this ornate stone and iron trellis is adorned with cascading ivy and climbing vines, creating a retreat for visitors.
The Grand Staircase and Chandelier at Biltmore Estate: A Stunning Architectural Marvel
The Grand Staircase of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the most breathtaking architectural elements of America’s largest private home.
The Library Biltmore Estate Asheville North Carolina
This is the Library in the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, one of the most awe-inspiring rooms in the mansion. A testament to George Washington Vanderbilt II’s love for literature.
Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate stands as a testament to America’s Gilded Age—a period marked by rapid economic growth and extravagant displays of wealth.
@bibliolater@bookstodon Anderson Cooper's Mother's family. Nice genealogy mapped out in his family's history. Also covers the ramifications of great wealth to those who inherit it.
Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt Date: Not specified (part of an unprinted folder, likely a collection title) Keywords: Fashion photography, Gloria Vanderbilt, Vogue magazine
Description: This photograph by Toni Frissell features Gloria Vanderbilt posing in front of a dog and carriage on her patio. The image showcases Vanderbilt's elegant style and sophistication.
Biography of Gloria Vanderbilt: Gloria Laura Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was an American heiress, fashion designer, artist, author, and philanthropist. She was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and Gertrude Pigeon Vanderbilt, and a great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II.
Location: The scene is likely set at Vanderbilt's estate in New York City or on her other properties.
Image Notes: The photograph features some faint marks and scrawls in the corner (possibly written notes from an assistant).
Gloria Vanderbilt [ca. 1964] 1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: Harold Sterling Vanderbilt at Marble House Date: 1920s (exact date unknown) Keywords: Fashion photography, Gilded Age, American aristocracy
Description: The image features Harold Sterling Vanderbilt, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, standing in front of Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island. The photograph was taken by Toni Frissell, an American fashion photographer known for her work with prominent clients including Life magazine.
Biography: Toni Frissell (1907-1988) was an American fashion photographer who captured the essence of Gilded Age luxury and elegance through her photographs.
Harold Sterling Vanderbilt (1894-1970) was a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, known for their prominent role in American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: "Gloria Vanderbilt in Her Country Home" Date: Not specified Keywords: Gloria Vanderbilt, country home, portrait photography
The photograph depicts Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper sitting in her country home.
Location: The country home is located in the United States.
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- Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was an American artist, writer, and socialite. She was a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family and known for her philanthropic work and fashion sense.
This photograph showcases a serene scene of American socialite and artist Gloria Vanderbilt sitting in her country studio. The image features a combination of soft colors, elegant furniture, and decorative elements that reflect Vanderbilt's artistic personality.
Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper (1924-2010) was an American heiress, artist, author, and fashion icon who was known for her striking appearance and versatility as a model, actress, and designer. Born in New York City, she gained international recognition in the 1940s and 1950s for her modeling work with major fashion magazines such as Vogue.
Location: The photograph was likely taken at Vanderbilt's country estate in the United States.
Gloria Vanderbilt - 5 February, 1966. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt by Toni Frissell Date: Not specified, but part of a 1950s-60s Vogue issue
Description: This black and white photograph features American socialite and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2010). A member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, she was known for her style and elegance.
The image was taken by photographer Toni Frissell in New York City.
Gloria Vanderbilt - 5 February, 1966. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm.
Title: "A Study in Chic" by Toni Frissell Date: 1930s-1940s (exact dates not specified) Keywords: Vogue, fashion photography, American designers.
The photograph features Gloria Vanderbilt, an American socialite and heiress to the Vanderbilt fortune, wearing a stylish outfit. The image is part of the Toni Frissell photograph collection, which showcases the designer's work during her time as a prominent figure in the fashion industry.
Toni Frissell (1907-1986) was an American photographer known for her work in fashion and portrait photography. She worked with top designers such as Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, and her photographs have been featured in numerous publications including Vogue.
Gloria Vanderbilt (1915-2019) was a renowned socialite, artist, and fashion icon. She was the great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and served as a model and muse for prominent photographers, including Toni Frissell.
Gloria Vanderbilt February, 1966. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: Photograph Collection for Vogue, 1950s
Description: This photograph collection, acquired by Vogue in the 1950s, features works by renowned photographer Toni Frissell. The collection includes 11 slides showcasing glamorous images of fashion icons and celebrities of the time.
The photographs were shot in various locations across the United States, including New York City's Upper East Side, where Gloria Vanderbilt resided. The Yellow Room at Vanderbilt's estate was also a popular setting for some of the shots.
Biography: Toni Frissell (1917-2001) was an American photographer and artist, best known for her work capturing the elegance and glamour of the 1950s fashion era. She is celebrated for her contributions to the medium and was one of the first female photographers to achieve widespread recognition in the field.
Keywords: Fashion photography, Vogue, Gloria Vanderbilt, Toni Frissell, 1950s
Gloria Vanderbilt, 4 February, 1966. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: Gloria Vanderbilt, published in Vogue (1966)
Description: This photograph of American socialite and fashion icon Gloria Vanderbilt was published in an issue of Vogue magazine in February 1966.
Biography: Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was a renowned American artist, fashion designer, and socialite. She was a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family and later became a prominent figure in New York City's art world.
Location: The photograph is located in the United States Library of Congress' collection.
Date: February 1966
Keywords: Toni Frissell, Gloria Vanderbilt, Vogue, fashion photography
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**The first robber baron and the emergence of the corporation**
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![This photo shows an elegant bedroom decorated with pink and floral patterns, including a bedspread, curtains, cushions on the end tables, flowers in vases, pictures framed above the bedsides, and decorative lamps. The room is furnished with antique-style furniture such as upholstered chairs, dressers, nightstands, and a sideboard that features ornate details like carved woodwork and brass accents.
On one of these sideboards lies an assortment of objects including what appears to be dollhouse-sized miniature furnishings: a tea set on a small table, another tiny dining or bedroom setup with furniture pieces arranged around it. The room also has intricate carpeting underfoot that complements the general aesthetic; this includes designs and patterns consistent throughout.
On display are various knick-knacks like glassware and figurines which add to the luxurious feel of the setting—such as an ornate vase holding purple flowers, a decorative bottle or decanter with a stopper on top of one sideboard. The overall ambiance is warm and inviting yet sophisticated; it suggests this could be part of a magazine feature in Vogue Story - Gloria Vanderbilt February 1966.
The lighting within the room gives off an orange glow, possibly from sunlight streaming through unseen windows or artificial lamps not visible within the frame which creates soft shadows around objects. The photo is well composed with attention to detail that enhance [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/844/443/828/960/009/original/141dbeeeb708c4c0.jpeg)
![This photograph captures a cozy, rustic kitchen with various items on the countertop and shelves including spices, canisters, utensils, and flowers. The scene is lit by natural light coming through windows adorned with colorful curtains. Notable features include vintage-style cabinets with brass hardware, a wooden backsplash, and an antique faucet over a sink. This image exemplifies Toni Frissell's style of fashion photography from the 1930s to 1940s for Vogue magazine, showcasing American designers' work through the lens of their subjects in stylish environments.
Gloria Vanderbilt is featured prominently within this context as she was often photographed by Frissell and became a well-known figure during her time. Her fashionable attire aligns with the chic aesthetic being portrayed in "A Study in Chic." This photograph, taken around 1930-40s, highlights both Vogue magazine's influence on fashion trends of that era and Vanderbilt's role as an influential socialite.
The Library of Congress holds this collection, which allows access to a variety of photographs by Frissell. For those interested in exploring more works from her portfolio or the history behind these images, additional resources such as online exhibitions at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090 and image galleries like http://images.loener.nl/TonyFrissell/full/662c/662ccc05b35d44bfce93cd96.jpg can be utilized to further delve into this captivating period of A [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/840/432/973/212/872/original/0dbb31bb7f7983d6.jpeg)
![The image is a color transparency photograph in the format of 35 mm slide. It depicts an array of various objects and framed photographs arranged on shelves, seemingly belonging to Gloria Vanderbilt based on additional information provided.
In this collection we can see different kind of items like books with golden bindings, several photo frames displaying portraits presumably taken during childhood or early life of a person along with some toys such as red apple-shaped toy which is placed in the middle and small chess board set at rightmost side. We also observe various decorative objects on shelves including an urn-like object at bottom left corner adorned with two candle holders containing lit candles, a jar filled with marbles situated next to it, another urn shaped black bowl beside this; there's even what appears like a red apple placed in one of the frames and other items that are not clear enough due to resolution constraints.
Some objects have intricate designs such as floral patterns on glass containers or painted decorations over ceramic pieces. The books' spines reveal titles and authors, indicating their literary value within the collection - some appear older with classic typography while others display more modern fonts reflecting different eras of publication in this diverse assortment that showcases a glimpse into someone's personal tastes, memories, preferences for leisurely activities like reading o [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/827/641/534/708/015/original/bd9785f15ead714a.jpeg)