Death Takes a Holiday
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The Birthday Chase That Ended in Tragedy – A warm Human-Interest Story About a Boy Who Never Existed
New York City, 1909—On what should have been a joyous occasion, a group of giggling young women at the Metropolitan Life Building in Manhattan set out to surprise a coworker with playful birthday kisses. What followed was a heartbreaking accident that left an entire office in shock. George Millett, a…
From the desk of Her Serene Highness, The Princess Vilma
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Princess Vilma’s Magic Carpet
From: PAINTINGS & OBJECTS OF ART, THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE PRINCESS VILMA LWOFF PARLAGHY, 1924 IMPORTANT PERSIAN KASHAN SILK THRONE RUG This rug is a true masterpiece of Persian artistry. It features three borders, with the main one showcasing extremely well-designed undulated vines and flowers on a deep indigo-blue…
King Peter Falls in Love
The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington – 09 Sep 1905, Sat) Page 2 It has been rumored that King Peter of Serbia has fallen in love with Princess Lwoff, a painter. Ever since his first wife, Princess Zorka of Montenegro, died, the King has shown very little interest in the fair sex,…