New York Stories is a new series of talks and live interviews exploring the lives of the artists, influencers, and powerbrokers who have shaped the political and cultural landscape of New York City. Through personal stories, pivotal moments, and the history of institutions they built, challenged, or transformed, the series examines how these figures influenced New York’s past and continue to define its future.
In Gilded Age Fashion, author Elizabeth L. Block transports readers to the exuberant world of elite late-nineteenth century American society, when powerful families like the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Rockefellers hosted lavish gatherings, traveled in glamorous circles, and dressed with extraordinary sophistication for the grandest events across the United States and Europe. Join us for a glimpse at the iconic looks that defined the Gilded Age.
The Mount would like to thank Richard and Nedra Koplin for supporting the New York Stories series.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- This one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium, a 140-seat, climate-controlled, indoor venue adjacent to the parking lot.
- Seating for all programs at The Mount is first-come, first-served. If you have seating preferences, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.
- Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
- A book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org
- Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
Elizabeth L. Block is an art historian and Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is the author of Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing (2024) and Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion (2021). Dr. Block holds a PhD in art history from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, an MA in American Studies from Columbia University, New York, and a BA in English and art history from The George Washington University, Washington, DC.
