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Amalia Kussner was a miniature portrait artist and a “darling” of the Gilded Age – the age when the American Industrialists and their families (Astors, Vanderbilts, etc.) where effectively the royalty of America. She painted many of those families and as part of their extended social circles – was introduced to the crowned heads of Europe. Amalia would go on to paint Edward the 7th of England and the Czar and Czarina of Russia – Nicholas the 2nd and Alexandra. She was quite adventurous and traveled in person for her portraits to Russia and to South Africa during a war (for Cecil Rhodes). Not only was she talented as an artist but adept at marketing herself and commanding impressive commissions. Led by Kathleen Langone, historical researcher and host of the podcast, "People Hidden In History." Langone has conducted historical research for state and government agencies on New England, and has previously been a featured speaker on History Camp America.

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NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. The recording can be accessed for one week. If any content is referenced, please indicate that content was provided by Kathleen Langone.