A Closer Look: Who Was Mrs. Astor? | Cultured Elegance

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  • A Closer Look: Who Was Mrs. Astor? | Cultured Elegance
    In this video, we will talk about who Mrs. Astor was and her reference to gilded age New York society
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  • @heyokaempath5802
    @heyokaempath5802 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My mom used to call me "Ms. Astor" whenever I dressed up and did my makeup and hair. I miss her so much. It's been 18 years since she passed, much too young. Thank you for this video. It brought back good memories and a few tears. ❤

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How sweet! I’m so sorry for your loss! How difficult for you! I’m so glad you enjoyed! 💖❤️ warms my heart!!

    • @ColleenDaumen2
      @ColleenDaumen2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a sweet memory... My Mother referred to me as Veruka Salt (from Willy Wonka) whenever I had a temper tantrum 🤣🤣🤣 I miss my mother so much, even after 14 yrs. Huge hugs to you!!! 🥰🙏❤️

  • @LJB103
    @LJB103 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Excellent video. One small note: her maiden name is pronounced as Skermerhorn. I always get the idea that the Astoria was always meant to be merged with the Waldorf when I see that all the floors were aligned exactly. There are two Gilded Age women who deserve their own videos: Ruth Livingston Mills (who even looked down on Mrs Astor) and Isabella Steward Gardner.

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!! I appreciate your comment!!

    • @andreamarin4296
      @andreamarin4296 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! Would love one on Ruth. Love her country mansion “The Mills Mansion”. My favorite mansion on the Hudson!

    • @LJB103
      @LJB103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@andreamarin4296 I would have loved to be seated in that dining room and looking out over the Hudson.

    • @andreamarin4296
      @andreamarin4296 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! And to spend Christmas there as well!!

  • @d.l.l.6578
    @d.l.l.6578 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    You should tell the story of her rivalry with Alva Vanderbilt.

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes!! I will need to!!

    • @jessjess23brooks89
      @jessjess23brooks89 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always wish there was an alternative history were they squashed the beef entirely and became bffs taking New York by storm together.

  • @ninavongunten122
    @ninavongunten122 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    John Jacob Astor was supposedly the grandfather of my step-great grandmother Lillian (Lilly) Miller through his first wife. She was introduced to society when she became of age. Unfortunately, Lilly's family later lost their money during the Great Depression. My great-grandfather's first wife was Nina Taylor and she passed away when my grandmother LaRue was only 15 or 16 years old. He later met and married Lilly Miller while working for the railroad. Astor's full-sized portrait hung prominently in my great-grandparent's home in Maryland as I witnessed as a young child.

    • @rowennoonan6716
      @rowennoonan6716 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which John Jacob Astor?? There was like six lol

  • @joywetzel4640
    @joywetzel4640 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful video! I love the information. The pictures wow!!

  • @petrofilmeurope
    @petrofilmeurope ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thoroughly researched and highly informative this mini series about the Gilded Age reflect cultural elegance in a remarkable way.

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so very much!! I greatly appreciate it!!

  • @MC-gq5ms
    @MC-gq5ms 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a child I remember my dad making an occasional comment about some snobby woman by saying, “ She’s Mrs. Astor Butt!”
    I understand better now what he meant!

  • @avondalemama470
    @avondalemama470 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The Schermerhorn were some of my ancestors, and we are almost as poor as church mice, well educated but no money. Wish we could have inherited some of that, but alas, it is what it is. Our inheritance will be eternal though, through Christ alone, for eternity and I’d rather have that. Wonder where the Schermerhorns are now?

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow how fascinating!! And Amen!!!!

    • @sweetpea2839
      @sweetpea2839 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CulturedElegance My maiden name is Scamihorn.

  • @ColleenDaumen2
    @ColleenDaumen2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful upload, beautifully narrated and lovely to look at. I adore high society history, just fascinating 🥰👍🤗

  • @raverboy0757
    @raverboy0757 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your videos are fantastic! My obsession with Titanic opened the doors of the Gilded Age world to me, I long for that time, sad that it will never happen again. When I see billionaires homes today that are all white inside and extreme minimalism and clean lines I just don't understand.

    • @Igbobabexoxo
      @Igbobabexoxo ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the exact same feeling, no character at all!

  • @fionasaunders7646
    @fionasaunders7646 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A huge pity the Astors didn’t use their vast fortune to take care of the survivors from the Titanic, they should have made a provision for them, accommodation food clothing, for several years many were women and children. White Star line owned by the Asters , did not even provide a coffin & funeral service for the unidentified baby, it was provided by the surviving crew members .
    Lastly White Star sent a bill to the family of one of the bandsmen who had perished, for his uniform.
    Giving a miss to half a dozen of those lavish dinners would take care of all this.
    Appalling behavior by people who should have known better.

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent points. Very sad indeed!! Greed is a horrid thing

  • @Equineenergynonprofit
    @Equineenergynonprofit ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I gave you a thumbs up because you pronounced Delano correctly! Lol I grew up in Delano MN and hardly anyone pronounces it correctly or knows it’s from FDR. ❤

  • @alfredbonnabel7022
    @alfredbonnabel7022 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah...gowns and jewels ♥️

  • @danimears5398
    @danimears5398 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Money makes people more handsome 😅 not a lot of powerful people in the world today are attractive either. They do have money, power, and the illusion of control.

  • @sodality3970
    @sodality3970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the nice video

  • @sethalim8283
    @sethalim8283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mrs. Astor

  • @sunithadeeju5041
    @sunithadeeju5041 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey !
    Love your content ❤
    But can u make a video were you explain the dresses of rose from titanic ? I know you have posted a few but can u make one separately like....each video for each dress. Can u explain the dresses ? For example, the fabric used , the undergarments, how is that dress worn, the layers etc...
    It'll be very helpful if u do so 🙏
    I know u can do that !
    Keep going 😊

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!! Yes I would love to!! I will put it on the list!!

    • @sunithadeeju5041
      @sunithadeeju5041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CulturedElegance Thanks 😊

  • @pathader4839
    @pathader4839 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having a hotel available Meant you did not have to be invited. And it kind of broke up. The 400, because now people could gather and socialize without an invitation.

  • @sethalim8283
    @sethalim8283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mrs.astor
    Cultured
    Eleganced

    • @mishka8180
      @mishka8180 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a real POS human TBH

  • @irenelyons698
    @irenelyons698 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How did they clean their garments?

    • @ishouldbesleeping1354
      @ishouldbesleeping1354 ปีที่แล้ว

      With soap and water

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I will have to make a video on it!! Great question

    • @cashed-out2192
      @cashed-out2192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They probably never had to. They would wear them only once or twice.

    • @juliebarks3195
      @juliebarks3195 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lots of servants.

  • @keithss67
    @keithss67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do they show paintings that are of the emperor of Austria?

  • @patty4709
    @patty4709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First or second?

  • @DebbieGould-oq1qf
    @DebbieGould-oq1qf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Franklin Roosevelt was an only child

    • @CulturedElegance
      @CulturedElegance  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Roosevelt "Rosy" was the older half-brother of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

  • @tesspeelz
    @tesspeelz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ME

  • @CliftonBowers-pc2xu
    @CliftonBowers-pc2xu ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My Great grand mother was her sister-in-law

  • @lavenderflowersfall280
    @lavenderflowersfall280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It sounds like this woman was a very ignorant and apathetic woman.
    The only thing these wealthy people needed they have all their money taken and to live a normal life for they have to work for a living.
    Anyone born into money should have to live like that. Even if they get to keep their money they should always have to truly appreciate what they have.
    We all die the same and I hope she wasn't setting her sights too high on heaven.

  • @carolperczak9938
    @carolperczak9938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fitting that she ended up with dementia.😅

    • @sailorv8067
      @sailorv8067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can happen to anyone