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Duchess of Marlborough & Mrs Belmont
Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough pictured with Mrs O. H. P. Belmont, campaigner for womens suffrage in American, with whom the Duchess was staying at Marble House, Newport. Date: 1914
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In this photograph from 1914, Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Consuelo Vanderbilt, is seen in the elegant surroundings of Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island, with the prominent American suffragette, Mrs. O.H.P. Belmont. The Duchess, an American heiress and the first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough, is dressed in a stylish gown and pearls, exuding an air of refined sophistication. Mrs. Belmont, a campaigner for women's suffrage, wears a simple yet determined expression, her commitment to the cause evident in her gaze. The image captures a moment of friendship and solidarity between two influential women of their time. Consuelo, a member of high society, and Mrs. Belmont, a pioneering advocate for women's rights, may have seemed an unlikely pairing. However, their shared experiences as American women living in Europe during a time of great social and political change likely brought them closer together. Mrs. Belmont's activism for women's suffrage was a significant part of her life. She was a generous supporter of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and used her wealth and social connections to further the cause. Her presence at Marble House during this time indicates her close relationship with the Duchess and the importance of the issue to both women. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of two remarkable women, their friendship, and the historical context in which they lived. It serves as a reminder of the important role women played in shaping the world around them, even in the face of adversity and societal expectations.
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