Utah’s Silver Queen 1906 Vintage Automobiles Rocky Landscape Original 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 4.5x3" 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. This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1906, depicts a serene outdoor scene with two vintage automobiles parked amidst a rocky landscape with trees in the background. A young boy is visible sitting on a rock in the foreground, looking toward the camera. Although Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, Utah's Silver Queen, could be present in one of the vehicles, it is not possible to identify her with certainty based on this image alone.The era in which this photograph was taken was a period of significant growth and change. In the early 1900s, automobiles were becoming more prevalent, symbolizing progress and modernization. Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes was a notable figure during this time, renowned for her wealth acquired through silver mining and her socialite status in American high society. Her life and travels often captured public curiosity and fascination.There is no visible text such as signs or logos present in the photograph. No caption accompanies this image which would identify individuals or locations. Therefore, it is not possible to confirm specific names of people present in the photograph.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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