So what do you do when it’s the late 1800s, you’re a wealthy heiress, and you’ve never worked a day in your life? What do you do as the wife of a rich tycoon, when your only job is to maintain a very posh life, and appear as rich as possible?

Well, you’re about to find out!

Today we’re heading back to the gilded age. This time, so you can learn all about the women who ruled the American elite.

These are the women who were not only made of money, but they dominated high society, and were no less ruthless than their robber baron husbands. Though they may have concerned themselves with what most might call “rich people problems”, we still think you will find their stories quite compelling.

So come along with us as we introduce you to each grand dame, and reveal to you exactly how they spent their days, as well as their money.

Without further delay, here are 11 real housewives of the gilded age.

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11 REAL HOUSEWIVES of the GILDED AGE
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