Description: (Socialite)
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor was a renowned American socialite during the latter part of the 19th century, recognized for her leadership in New York City's high society throughout the Gilded Age. Known simply as "the Mrs. Astor," she played a pivotal role in the exclusive social scenes of her era. Her union with yachtsman William Backhouse Astor Jr. solidified her position within the Astor family, establishing her as the matriarch of the American Astors.