Winnaretta Singer

Winnaretta Singer

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1865 - 1943

Occupation

Philanthropist

Description

Heiress to the Singer Sewing Machine company. Philanthropist, whose favourite causes were public housing and the support for the arts. Though married twice, had numerous relationships with high profile women including Romaine Brooks, Violet Trefusis and Ethel Smyth. Also known as Princesse Edmond de Polignac.

See Also

• Prominent LGBTQ Philanthropists and Donors

Further Reading/Research

• http://thevillager.com/villager_60/singerheiresssewed.html
• http://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/singer-winnaretta-1865-1943