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Lina Cavalieri
Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944) the Italian opera singer. Here her engagement to Robert Winthrop Chandler, the great-grandson of William B Astor, is announced. Midway through a European tour, she accepted his marriage proposal by cable. They married on 18 June 1910, but by the end of their honeymoon had separated, and were divorced in 1912. Date: circa 1910
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This photograph captures the moment when the Italian opera sensation, Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944), announced her engagement to Robert Winthrop Chandler, the great-grandson of the renowned American philanthropist and socialite, William B. Astor. The image, taken circa 1910, finds Lina in the height of her operatic glory, dressed in an ornate and elegant costume adorned with intricate jewels and beading. Her expressive eyes and confident posture radiate the allure and charisma that made her one of the most sought-after singers of the early 1900s. The announcement of their engagement came midway through Lina's European tour, where she had been captivating audiences with her powerful voice and captivating stage presence. Robert, who was also an accomplished musician, had been smitten by Lina's talent and beauty, and proposed to her via cable during one of her performances. The couple married on 18 June 1910, in a high-society wedding that was the talk of the European press. However, the honeymoon period was short-lived, and by the end of their honeymoon, the couple had separated. Their marriage was officially dissolved in 1912, leaving Lina to continue her illustrious career as one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time. This photograph stands as a testament to the brief but memorable chapter of Lina Cavalieri's life as a married woman to an American heir, a moment that added another layer to her already intriguing and storied career.
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