Description: Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt Jr. Wedding invitation, Calling Card & Envelope 1938 First cousin of artist and writer Gloria Vanderbilt, First cousin-once removed of American broadcaster Anderson Cooper. Vanderbilt was son of Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt Sr. who died a hero in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania (Jr. was only three years old). Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr. (September 22, 1912 – November 12, 1999) was a British-born member of the prominent Vanderbilt railroad family, and a noted figure of American thoroughbred horse racing. He was the youngest-ever member of The Jockey Club, president of Belmont Racetrack, New York, and Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, and chairman of the board of the New York Racing Association. In World War II, he was decorated for bravery in the South Pacific. Wedding invitation for Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt Jr. to marry Manuela Mercedes Hudson on June 8, 1938 on Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y. Measures 5.75" x 4.50" (Note: marriage lasted four years) Calling card of the married couple in their new home, post honeymoon on Sands Point, Long Island, N.Y. Measures 4.25" x 2.75" Invitation envelope addressed to "Miss Baragwanath" ie. Joan Baragwanath, daughter of artist and Algonquin Round Table member Neysa McMein. Measures 4.50" x 5.75" All three items from the McMein family scrapbook.
Price: 60 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-26T20:45:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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