Utah Silver Queen 1900s Group portrait nature outing Utah Photo

Description: Utah's "Silver Queen", Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, was an extremely wealthy, legendary figure in Utah's mining history and in U.S. socialite history. This rare and historically important albumen photo is from an album by one of her close family members taken between 1904 and 1910. The album depicts photos of the Silver Queen and her family and friends on road trips mostly in Utah and California and at various homes owned by the family.Type & Size: A 4x3" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good to fair antique condition. These albumen prints are extremely fragile and are likely to have small tears, age fading, and other blemishes. Some of these images are mounted on thin cardboard, and some backs have remnants of being in an album. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides of the image. A group of people are posing in a scenic outdoor setting with dense trees and rocky terrain in the background. The dress style suggests the early 1900s, with women wearing long skirts and hats, accompanied by men in suits and hats. The setting appears to be part of a nature outing.This photograph likely captures a leisure activity of the time, reflecting the wealthy socialite culture in early 20th-century America. It may depict Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, known as Utah's Silver Queen, during a gathering with family or friends. Her presence adds historical significance related to Utah's mining legacy.No text is visible in the photo, and no individuals are specifically identifiable.Utah's "Silver Queen", Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, was a legendary figure in the state's mining history. She earned the title due to the massive wealth she accumulated from the silver mines in Park City, Utah, particularly from the lucrative Silver King Mine. Born in 1859, Susanna was widowed early in life but became one of the wealthiest women in the western United States through her ownership of mining shares. Her fortune, built during the silver boom of the late 19th century, allowed her to live in luxury and style, hosting elaborate parties and building an estate known for its opulence. By 1905, Susanna had solidified her place as a prominent socialite and philanthropist, particularly known for her summer home, Oakwood, in Park City. Oakwood, a sprawling estate, was a symbol of her wealth and influence. That year, Susanna continued to entertain Utah's elite at Oakwood, which had become a center of social activity. Despite her wealth and fame, Susanna's life in 1905 was marked by personal challenges, including navigating her multiple marriages and maintaining her empire. Nonetheless, she remained deeply involved in Utah's social and economic circles. In 1906, Oakwood remained a focal point of Susanna's life, and her activities there were of great interest to the public. During the summer, she hosted lavish events, which drew attention not only from Utah but from across the nation. Her high-society lifestyle was emblematic of the Gilded Age's extravagance, but there were rumors of financial difficulties due to the fluctuating silver market. Despite these challenges, Susanna continued to be an influential figure in both Utah and national circles, maintaining Oakwood as a symbol of her enduring legacy. She passed away due to complications from pneumonia in 1936.

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