Reletter
Artwork for Gilded Heiresses

Gilded Heiresses

Julie Montagu, Dr. Shelly Lorts
Hundreds of paid subscribers

Exploring the real lives of American heiresses in the Gilded Age—the women who inspired HBO’s The Gilded Age.

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesDaily
Issues140Foundeda year agoLast Issue10 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

gildedheiresses.com
Artwork for Gilded Heiresses

Latest Issues

Who Handled the Finances in a Gilded Age Household?

In a grand house, money travelled through many hands…

Picture a Gilded Age household on an ordinary Thursday.

10 days ago
30
Paid

The Most Gilded Summer of an American Heiress’s Life Carried Grief

A frightened dollar princess, a baby who died on his first birthday, and the tombstone that finally explained her letters.

For a long time, one name in Alberta’s letters defeated me.

21 days ago
47
2
Paid

Watch: Widowhood in the Gilded Age

A new type of freedom

In the 19th century, a widow was expected to disappear into black crepe, floor-length veils and a year and a day of full mourning, her grief performed in public under the watchful eye of etiquette manuals and polite s...

23 days ago
16
1
Paid

Inside the Gilded Age Nursery

In the Gilded Age, childhood had its own floor, staff and, quite often, its own rules.

At the bottom of the great staircase, life was conducted in public. There were callers to receive, dinners to attend, bills to pay, charities to support...

a month ago
33
1
Paid

Sarah Bernhardt: The Woman Who Invented Celebrity

Long before film stars, red carpets and publicists, there was Sarah.

If Sarah Bernhardt had been born a century later, one suspects she would have broken the internet before breakfast.

a month ago
32
Paid

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Gilded Heiresses.

SubscribersEngagement80Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Chart Rankings

How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.

#101
Substack
/History(Free)
#50
Substack
/History(Paid)

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Julie Montagu

    Historian of the Gilded Age and its Gilded Heiresses and, somewhat unexpectedly, I'm now the 12th Countess of Sandwich. Exploring heritage and high society from both sides of the pond. Master's with Distinction in English Country House Studies.

  • Dr. Shelly Lorts

    Cultural historian & writer

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Gilded Heiresses?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Gilded Heiresses on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Gilded Heiresses have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Gilded Heiresses, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Gilded Heiresses?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Gilded Heiresses as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Gilded Heiresses?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Gilded Heiresses using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Gilded Heiresses?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Gilded Heiresses. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Gilded Heiresses?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.