Heiresses Collection

Countess of Suffolk, Margaret (Daisy) Leiter
Margaret " Daisy" Leiter, sister-in-law of Lord Curzon (who was married to her sister Mary). She married Henry Molyneux Paget Howard, 19th Earl of Suffolk in 1904

The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet
America and the Peerage - Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903

Portrait of Marchesa Casati (oil on canvas)
703021 Portrait of Marchesa Casati (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1912, printed c. 1940 (gelatin silver print)
2640739 Portrait of the Marchesa Luisa Casati, 1912, printed c.1940 (gelatin silver print) by Meyer, Adolf de (1868-1946); 35.6x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Luisa)

The Duchess of Manchester (Helena Zimmerman)
Helena Zimmerman (1878-1971), who married William Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester in 1900. She was the daughter of Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati, Ohio

Mrs Harry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 April 18, 1942), American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City

Sketch cover featuring Barbara Hutton, 1939
Cover of The Sketch magazine featuring Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton (1912-76). Hutton, the Woolworths heiress, dubbed

The Sketch - America and the Peerage
Page from a supplement of The Sketch magazine featuring photographs of four wealthy American heiresses who married into the British aristocracy

The Duchess of Roxburghe
The new Duchess of Roxburghe, wife of the 8th Duke and formerly Miss Mary (May) Goelet, daughter of Ogden Goelet, the famous American millionaire

Miss May Goelet
Front cover of the Tatler - America and the Peerage - Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903

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"Heiresses: Tales of Wealth and Glamour" In the early 20th century, the world was captivated by the lives who possessed immense fortunes. From aristocratic lineages to self-made millionaires, these women were at the center of attention. The Duke of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet were a power couple that epitomized luxury and opulence. Another prominent figure was the Countess of Suffolk, Margaret (Daisy) Leiter, whose beauty and charm enchanted high society. She effortlessly mingled with European nobility, leaving an indelible mark wherever she went. The Duchess of Manchester, Helena Zimmerman, exuded elegance with her refined taste in fashion and art. Her impeccable style became a benchmark for aspiring socialites. Mrs Harry Payne Whitney was another notable heiress who left an enduring legacy through her philanthropic endeavors. Her dedication to charitable causes earned her admiration from all walks of life. The Marchesa Luisa Casati was not just an heiress but also a muse for artists around the world. Whether captured in gelatin silver prints or immortalized on canvas through oil paintings, her enigmatic allure fascinated generations. Barbara Hutton graced countless magazine covers as one of America's most celebrated heiresses. Her captivating presence made her a symbol of glamour during the golden age of Hollywood. Publications like "The Sketch - America and the Peerage" chronicled their extravagant lifestyles while bridging transatlantic connections between American wealth and British nobility. Among these remarkable women stood out The Duchess of Roxburghe and Miss May Goelet once again – their gracefulness unmatched as they redefined what it meant to be heirs to vast fortunes. These stories remind us that behind every fortune lies tales woven with ambition, love affairs, scandals, triumphs, and tragedies – narratives that continue to fascinate us even today.