Society Queen of the mid-19th century, Mrs. Otis, was an ardent admirer of George Washington. She was responsible for the establishment of his birthday as a national holiday. She horrified her staid in-laws by such uninhibited behavior as selling kisses for $5 apiece (for sweet charity's sake).

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Society Queen of the mid-19th century, Mrs. Otis, was an ardent admirer of George Washington. She was responsible for the establishment of his birthday as a national holiday. She horrified her staid in-laws by such uninhibited behavior as selling kisses for $5 apiece (for sweet charity's sake).

[ca. August 1960]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Otis, Harrison Gray - Mayor of Boston

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