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Margaret "Daisy" Van Alen Bruguière (née Post; July 15, 1876 – January 20, 1969) was an American socialite, art collector and the niece of Frederick Vanderbilt. From the 1940s until her death, she was the leader of the social scene in Newport, Rhode Island.
Apr 27, 2014 · When Margaret "Daisy" Post Van Alen Bruguiére died at the age of 92 on January 20, 1969, at her Newport residence, 'Wakehurst', it marked the end of a fabulous and luxurious way of life. Mrs. Bruguiére was the end of her kind.
- Tyler Hughes
One of Newport's last Gilded Age hostesses. Wife of James Laurens Van Alen and Louis Sather Bruguiere. Mother of James H. Van Alen, William L. Van Alen and Louise Van Alen Saunderson.
Jul 15, 2023 · Margaret Van Alen Bruguiére, also known as Daisy Van Alen, was born on July 15, 1876 in Newport, Rhode Island. While the name may not be familiar to many, the socialite, art collector and philanthropist was considered by many during the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s as the leader of Newport’s social scene.
Biography. Margaret (Post) Bruguiere is Notable. Married: James L Van Alen, 11 December 1900 in Manhattan. Louis Sather Bruguiere, 21 Jan 1948 in Manhattan. Margaret (informally known as Daisy) was an American socialite and art collector. Sources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Van_Alen_Brugui%C3%A9re.
- July 15, 1876
- January 20, 1969
Biography. Margaret Louise Post was born 15 July 1876 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States to William Post (1848-1900) and Rosalie DeWolf Anthony (1844-1929) and died 20 January 1969 Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of unspecified causes.
When Margaret "Daisy" Post Van Alen Bruguiére died at the age of 92 on January 20, 1969, at her Newport residence, 'Wakehurst', it marked the end of a fabulous and luxurious way of life. Mrs. Bruguiére was the end of her kind.
