Antique Annotated Calling Card Party King Edward VII Mistress Princess de Sagan
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Fine antique embossed calling card from one of King Edward VII mistresses, French aristocrat, art collector & socialite, Jeanne de Seilliere, Princesse de Sagan (1839-1905), she was one of his lovers' between 1866 to the mid 1880s. It is annotated by the Princess inviting the recipients to Garden Party at her home on 18th June at 4 pm 1890, it is accompanied by a contemporary newspaper article from Figaro detailing the guests at the party.
Richard Winslow (1848-1896), was born in Chicago, his father was Hezekiah and his mother Helen nee Clarke. He died in Cannes.
Mary Hulings Denison (1861-1933), was born in Pennsylvania and came from a wealthy family. Her father Charles was a lawyer and member elect of the 38th Congress of the USA. Her mother was Ellen Elizabeth nee Hulings.
They married on the Isle of Wight in 1883. Richard lied about his age on the wedding certificate and passed himself off as a younger man by 6yrs! They had two children who died in infancy.