S1 Ep.9: “Let the Tournament Begin”
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
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Etiquette Issues and Power Play
This chapter discusses the etiquette issues faced by Mamie Fish and her butler Morton, as well as the power play between Mrs. Astor and Bertha. It also explores the disinvitation of Carrie Astor and the meeting between Mrs. Astor and Bertha. The chapter then delves into the historical context of Alva Vanderbilt's costume ball and the tension between the Vanderbilt and Astor families.
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