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Anne Brewster, Daily Memphis Avalanche, Oct 1, 1882
The short note on Anne Brewster stresses her quality as a hostess and her social circles. As she is a devoted Roman Catholic, she is acquainted to many "church dignitaries" in Rome.
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"Un Petit Accident d'Amour," Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Nov 12, 1880
Brewster offers a biting commentary on the social norms of Vanity Fair drawing from the example of French actress Sarah Berhardt who offended the upper-class members with her "bad morals."
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Lucy Hooper and Anne Brewster, Daily Appeal, Jan 12, 1879
The author of this note is familiar with Anne Brewster and Lucy Hooper, who they met at a fair in Philadelphia together with Mrs. E.D. Gillespie. The author addresses gossip as Lucy Hooper's main area of interest as a journalist, which is "hard…
Brewster in Rome, Inter Ocean, Feb 13, 1879
The note sketches Brewster's life in Rome and portrays her as a great hostess to many Americans and Italians living in Rome. The final passages addresses Brewster's relationship with Cushman. The article claims that Brewster thrives after Cushman's…
"The Carnival at Rome," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, March 8, 1877
The article is reprinted from the New York World. Anne Brewster captures the atmosphere of a Roman carnival in general. However, the "Corso display has been rather poor this year." Brewster ends on a note about private balls and the gowns and jewelry…
"Miss Brewster in France," Public Ledger, Oct 2, 1877
A reprint from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin gives an account of Brewster traveling in France, describing the Church of St. Jean du Duigi in detail.
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European Gossip, Clay Center Dispatch, Mar 29, 1877
Among gossip notes, a passage from a New York World note by Brewster about a wedding of the American Countess von Linden can be found.
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"Roman Scandal," Chicago Tribune, March 3, 1877
The reprint from the New York World recounts a wedding scandal of the rich Marchese Lezzani family. The incident has been widely discussed among affluent members of the Roman society.
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Brewster's Receptions, Chicago Evening Post, April 23, 1872
The article describes Brewster's outer appearance as well as her receptions, praising her as a great hostess.
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