The Gibson Girl/Lady Astor

(Obverse) Lady Astor Here stood the home in which Nancy Langhorne, Viscountess Astor, 1879-1964, was born. Built in 1874, the house was moved in 1921 from its original Main Street corner to 117 Broad Street. Lady Astor, noted for her wit, advocacy of Women's Rights, strong views on temperance, and articulate affection for her native state, was the first woman to sit, 1919-1945, in the British House of Commons. (Reverse) The Gibson Girl Here stood the early childhood home of Irene Langhorne Gibson, 1873-1956. Built in 1874, the house was moved in 1921 from its original Main Street corner to 117 Broad Street. Irene's beauty, charm, and vivacity captivated the artist Charles Dana Gibson who, following their marriage in 1895, cast his celebrated, style-setting "Gibson Girl" illustrations in her image.