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Tammy Freeman

JP Morgan's nose, he suffered from Rosacea

Conspicuous Consumption

Louise Converse (LOC)

Louise Converse married J.S. Morgan, son of J.P. Morgan, on 15 June 1915. She was also the subject of a well-known portrait by William McGregor Paxton.

The 47.69 carat Star of South Africa Diamond mounted in a brooch by Cartier in 1910 The Star of South Africa's discovery in 1869 sparked "diamond fever" around the world. Pierre Cartier had the task of mounting the 47.69 carat pear shaped diamond for J.P. Morgan in 1910. The diamond was set as a brooch with a lily of the valley motif. Africa Nature, Royal Jewels, Royal Jewelry, Old Style, A Necklace, Fabulous Jewelry, Pear Shaped Diamond, Pretty Jewellery, The Star

Legendary Diamonds and Cartier

The 47.69 carat Star of South Africa Diamond mounted in a brooch by Cartier in 1910 The Star of South Africa's discovery in 1869 sparked "diamond fever" around the world. Pierre Cartier had the task of mounting the 47.69 carat pear shaped diamond for J.P. Morgan in 1910. The diamond was set as a brooch with a lily of the valley motif.

an old black and white photo of a building with ivy growing on it's side

New Gilded Age is up

J. P. Morgan's house on Madison Avenue and 36th Street., NY, NY

an old black and white photo of men in hats

Historical Indulgences

J. P. Morgan assaulting photographers, ca. 1910. Mr. Morgan was extremely camera shy, some believe it was due to his rosacea.

a drawing of a woman wearing a hat with feathers on it's head and shoulders

Paul Helleu

Pastel Portraits

Grand Central Terminal

BELLE da COSTA GREENE, MORGAN'S LIBRARIAN (C)

Belle da Costa Greene, arguably one of the most powerful women at the turn of the 20th century. As J.P. Morgan's adviser and personal librarian she turned the titan's book collection into one of the most famous literary collection in the world. Oh, yeah, she was black though no one knew that at the time. Her father was the first black man to graduate from Harvard. Beautiful, sassy, intelligent, powerful, Belle wielded power people only dreamed about.

two ceramic ducks sitting next to each other on top of a white surface with black spots

Dinosaur Stuffed Animal

Models

VERY RARE! Original Staffordshire Factory models. Whippets, J.P. Morgan Estate!

VERY RARE! Original Staffordshire Factory models. Whippets, J.P. Morgan Estate! | eBay

two pictures of the front and back of a large brick building with an iron gate

Old Long Island

'Matinecock Point', the J.P. Morgan Jr. estate designed by Christopher Grant LaFarge c. 1913 on East Island in Glen Cove

This was worn by the wife of one of the great American bankers of the 19th century, J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). It exemplifies the grandeur of Worth clothing among wealthy Americans, who aspired to be associated with European royalty. House Of Worth Gowns, Worth Gowns, Historical Outfits, Regency Dresses, House Of Worth, Victorian Dresses, Tea Gown, French Royalty, 1900s Fashion

House of Worth | Tea gown | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This was worn by the wife of one of the great American bankers of the 19th century, J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). It exemplifies the grandeur of Worth clothing among wealthy Americans, who aspired to be associated with European royalty.

an old building with a sign that says public sale on it's front door

Mattinecock Point, Glen Cove Residence of J. P. Morgan, Jr.

J.P. Morgan, Jr. Mansion, Glen Cove, New York. Before demoliton.

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House of Worth | Dinner dress | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dinner Dress, Jean-Philippe Worth (French, 1856–1926) for the House of Worth (French, 1858–1956): ca. 1900, French, silk, metal, rhinestones. "This was worn by the wife of one of the great American bankers of the 19th century, J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). It exemplifies the grandeur of Worth clothing among wealthy Americans, who aspired to be associated with European royalty."