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According to the oft-told society legend, Alva had neglected to invite Mrs Astor’s daughter, Carrie. Mrs Astor had never formally called upon the Vanderbilts, meaning, Alva claimed, that she did not know the family well enough to extend an invitation to her daughter. However, faced with the prospect of Carrie missing the party of the season, Mrs Astor finally sent her calling card to the Vanderbilt mansion, and an invitation swiftly followed. With the exchange of one small piece of card,…
