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LoC Appreciation Societytestlocgovappreciation@mastodon.ozioso.online
2025-12-31

Mrs. W.K. Vanderbilt Jr. and Mrs. A. S. Burden [between ca. 1910 and ca. 1915]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photo shows socialite and art collector Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden (1884-1966), formerly the Honorable Cynthia Burke Roche of London. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2010)

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loc.gov/item/2014690851/

This is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be from the early 20th century, judging by the clothing styles and photographic quality. The image depicts a group of people seated and standing in an outdoor setting, possibly at a public event or gathering. The individuals are dressed in formal attire, with women wearing hats and coats, and men in suits and ties. The women are seated on wooden benches, while some men stand nearby. In the foreground, a person wearing a hat and coat is standing, facing the seated individuals. Behind the seated group, there is a wooden fence or barrier. The text at the top of the image reads "MRS. W.K. VANDERBILT JR. MRS. A. S. BURDEN," indicating the names of the individuals being photographed. The background shows trees and a clear sky, suggesting the event is taking place in a park or similar open area. The overall atmosphere seems formal and organized.
LoC Appreciation Societytestlocgovappreciation@mastodon.ozioso.online
2025-12-26

Mrs. A.S. Burden [no date recorded on caption card]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photo shows socialite and art collector Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden (1884-1966), formerly the Honorable Cynthia Burke Roche of London. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

Arthur Scott Burden was an American banker, equestrian, and member of the young set of New York society during the Gilded Age. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_S

Cynthia Burke Cary was a British-American socialite and art collector from Newport, Rhode Island. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_

#Socialite #Photograph #Balcony #Binoculars #Vintage #MrsASBurden #ArtCollector #EarlythCentury #glassnegatives #news #photography #ArthurScottBurden #Cynthia #CynthiaBurkeRoche
loc.gov/item/2014686116/

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a group of people standing on a balcony or a raised platform. The individuals appear to be dressed in formal or semi-formal attire, indicative of an event or gathering from an earlier time period, possibly the early to mid-20th century. - On the left, a woman is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light-colored dress, holding binoculars, suggesting she might be observing something in the distance. - In the center, another woman is dressed in a white outfit with a wide-brimmed hat, also holding binoculars, which further implies she is watching something in the distance. - To the right, there are several men dressed in suits and hats, some of whom are also holding binoculars. One man is wearing a hat with a distinctive shape, possibly a fedora. - The balcony or platform they are standing on has a wooden railing, and there is a small potted plant visible in the foreground. The photograph has a handwritten label at the top that reads "MRS. A.S. BURDEN," indicating the name of the person in the white outfit and hat. The image has a vintage quality, with a sepia tone and some discoloration, which is typical of photographs from the early 20th century.

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