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Lily Duchess of Marlborough with her son
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Lily Duchess of Marlborough with her son
Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (n饠 Lilian Warren Price) (June 10, 1854 January 11, 1909), American heiress and socialite during the Gilded Age. Photographed at her Surrey home, Deepdene, Dorking, with her only son. Date: 1908
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In this enchanting photograph, Lily Duchess of Marlborough, née Lilian Warren Price (1854-1909), is captured in a tender moment with her only son at their Surrey home, Deepdene, in Dorking, England, in 1908. Born in New York City to an American heiress mother and a British father, Lilian's life was a fascinating blend of old-world aristocracy and the newfound wealth of the Gilded Age. As a socialite, she was known for her beauty, charm, and impeccable style, gracing the pages of society magazines and attending lavish events. Her marriage to the 7th Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer-Churchill, in 1874, elevated her to the highest echelons of British society. Deepdene, the family's country estate, was a beloved retreat for the Duchess and her son, Winston Spencer-Churchill (1867-1942), who would later become a renowned statesman and Nobel laureate. In this image, the mother-son bond is palpable as they share a quiet moment, their connection evident in their gazes and posture. The photograph, taken in 1908, offers a glimpse into the private life of this American-born princess, who, despite her privileged upbringing, remained deeply devoted to her family and her adopted homeland. This image is a testament to the enduring love between a mother and her child, as well as the transatlantic ties that bound the aristocracy of the late 19th century.
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