July 27, 2024
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Oscar of the Waldorf
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History is not full of men and women known by only one name but Oscar is one such individual and we have almost forgotten him. Oscar was one of the truly charismatic people of the early 20th century. His given name served to identify him to a world of people who were themselves the crème of…
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October 27, 2019 1 Comment
The early 20th century was an era when young women who were willing to flaunt their private “attributes” could win the affection of many men the likes of whom could be stable-boys to kings. Caroline Otéro was one such lady. Men loved her; women were jealous. Meet the women known as “La Belle.”