Truman's Swans

Baron Hubert von Pantz with his wife, the American-born Baroness Terry, and their pups, at El Rincon in Marbella, Spain, 1986, photographed by Slim Aarons  The von Pantz family was one of the oldest noble families during the Hapsburg dynasty and were originally awarded their first title before 1450 by the Roman Empire.

  CZ Guest with her daughter Cornelia, at the circus in Palm Beach, Florida, 1965 Photographed by Bert Morgan

Lee Radziwill, adjusting her masque and getting ready for Truman Capote's 'Black and White Ball' at the Plaza Hotel, New York City, 1966

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, dancing the night away at the Waldorf Astoria, New York, 1953

Edith 'Little Edie' Beale, modeling at the East Hampton Fair East Hampton, New York, 1938

  Grace Kelly and her best pal Oliver, out and about in New York City, 1955

  Gloria Vanderbilt strolling the streets of New York City with her sons Anderson Cooper and Carter Vanderbilt Cooper, 1976

  A ten-year-old Princess Margaret daydreaming in the schoolroom at Windsor Castle, 1940

  Madame Nicole Alphand, wife of the French ambassador, in the grand salon of the French Embassy in Washington D.C., 1960 Photographed by SlimAarons Considered a leading hostess during her time in Washington, an invitation to the Alphands was considered the most prized invitation next to being invited to dine at the White House.

Life’s a beach for Jacqueline and Lee Bouvier, at East Hampton, New York, 1935

  Socialite Alice Topping relaxing at a poolside in Palm Beach, 1959

Edith Bouvier Beale, known as ‘Little Edie’ and her younger brother Phelan, hitching a ride across the sands from their father, Phelan Beale Sr., East Hampton,1922

  Mrs. Jean Schweppe Armour, with friends and family, enjoying the pool on the family estate at Lake Forest, Illinois, 1960 Photographed by Slim Aarons