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Cole Porter and Elsa Maxwell in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Title
Cole Porter and Elsa Maxwell in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Subject
Porter, Cole (1891-1964)
Maxwell, Elsa (1886-1963)
Grand Ballroom
Description
Elsa Maxwell, who hosted lavish parties throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and the 1950s, stands hand in hand with her friend and guest of honor, Cole Porter. This event was given in honor of Cole Porter's 63rd birthday.
Source
Waldorf Astoria Archives
Date
12-8-1963
Rights
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria Hotel unless otherwise noted.
Access Rights
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Relation
Photographs | Biographical | Staff / Entertainment / Owners
Format
image | jpeg
Extent
7.5x9
Medium
black-and-white photographs
Type
StillImage
Identifier
06.06.053
Coverage
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Temporal Coverage
1950 - 1959
Rights Holder
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria Hotel unless otherwise noted.
Original Format
black-and-white photographs
Physical Dimensions
7.5x9
Collection
Citation
“Cole Porter and Elsa Maxwell in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel,” Host to the World, accessed April 28, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/696.